Ed Bania

The driver’s licenses of sexual predators or sexual offenders will have a new look. Beginning Wednesday, any person who is designated as a predator or offender will have a new marking on his or her driver’s license. Seven offenders are ...

As everyone knows, there are many senior citizens living on Marco Island. The most critical months of the hurricane season have begun. Forecasters have predicted a stormy summer.

Noted criminal defense attorney Donald Day told the Marco Eagle this week that the past convictions of anyone cited for violating Marco Island ordinances and prosecuted by the Florida Office of the State Attorney could be overturned.

Can’t attend a Marco Island City Council meeting but wish you could? No worry. Now you can see and hear each agenda item anytime you wish just be logging onto the city’s Web site at www.cityofmarcoisland.com.

A Marco Island city worker and a worker employed by the contractor for the Septic Tank Replacement Project passed out in a manhole Tuesday afternoon.

What began as an alleged domestic assault with a knife last Saturday night ended with a police chase and multiple charges against a Marco Island man.

After a two and one-half week investigation, two men were arrested and charged with the theft of $1,250 worth of beer from Fortunes Steak and Seafood Restaurant on N. Collier Boulevard.

A Jeep vehicle collided with a Dodge at the intersection of North Collier Boulevard and Barfield Drive at approximately 3:30 p.m., Friday. No one was injured in the crash.

The Marco Island City Clerk’s office has certified a Marco Island City Charter amendment petition by Preserve Our Paradise (POP), a political action committee.

Four Marco Island City Council seats will be available in next year’s election. Chairman Mike Minozzi and Councilor Glenn Tucker cannot run because of term limits. The seats of councilwoman Terri DiSciullo and vice chairman Bill Trotter are also up ...

Members of the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department helped prevent what could have been a major explosion Wednesday afternoon in a busy shopping mall.

Marco Island City Councilmembers Terri DiSciullo, Chuck Kiester and Ted Forcht oppose the special called council meeting Monday. Kiester has formally requested that Chairman Mike Minozzi cancel the meeting.

One of the controversial issues the Marco Island City Council is scheduled to discuss during Monday’s special called meeting at Mackle Park is the date of next year’s City Council election.

Marco Island City Councilmember Chuck Kiester formally asked City Council Chairman Mike Minozzi on Tuesday to cancel the July 16 special called meeting.

The continued expansion of the beach grass in front of the South Seas Condominium towers is becoming another battleground on Marco Island. Recently, beachgoers have also reported they have been attacked by diving birds as they were walking outside of ...

Preserve Our Paradise, a political action committee on Marco Island, has received notice from the Collier County Supervisor of Elections that enough signatures were certified on a petition to amend the Marco Island City Charter.

The Marco Eagle has learned that at least three Marco Island City Council members are objecting to the July 16 Special Called Meeting and its agenda.

A man was found dead at Moran's Marina under the Goodland Bridge at San Marco Road Sunday afternoon. The Marco Island Police Department, the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department and the Collier County EMS were on the scene at approximately 5:40 ...

Two out-of-town men were arrested last week on drug charges, theft and possession of a freshwater game fish. Marco Island Police Department officer Karie Ziegelmann responded to a Collier County Dispatcher call at 3:12 a.m., June 28, about two men ...

“I like the new Eagle,” Kathy Sullivan, president of the Marco Island Civic Association, said. “It has more ‘local’ news. And thanks for delivering it to my doorstep everyday.”

The driver of a Ford Mustang with a jet ski trailer accidentally backed the vehicle into the water south of the S.S. Jolley Bridge at 12:19 p.m., Sunday. No injuries were reported.

Florida’s index crime rate decreased 1 percent in 2006 compared to 2005, reaching a 36-year low, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s recently released 2006 Annual Uniform Crime Report. Florida’s index crimes include murder, forcible sex offenses, robbery, ...

Customers and employees inside the Marco Island Marriott Resort and Spa were evacuated Friday dueo to smoke caused by an electrical problem. Units from Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department, Isles of Capri Fire Department and Collier County EMS responded to a ...

U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, R-Ft. Myers and Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp will be guest speakers at the Business Leadership and Sustainable Future breakfast forum next month. The event, coordinated by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, will be July 16 from ...

Four Marco Island City Council seats will be available in next year’s election. Chairman Mike Minozzi and Councilor Glenn Tucker cannot run because of term limits. The seats held by Councilwoman Terri DiSciullo and Vice Chairman Bill Trotter are also ...

The new $3.7 million Marco Island Police Headquarters building is now open for business. The two story, 18,000-square-foot structure is located on the City Government Campus at 51 Bald Eagle Drive and San Marco Road.

Marco Island voters made it known Tuesday night they do not want their property taxes to pay for the Septic Tank Replacement Program (STRP). They also do not want the city’s 3 percent spending cap to be violated.

The parking lot of the Old Marco Pub and Restaurant was filled with suds on Sunday. The foam came from the Bikini Car and Bike Wash fundraiser for Hospice of Naples, Marco Island and Immokalee.

Santa’s Helpers of the Alumni Club got an early Christmas present. The Marco Island agents and corporate office of Coldwell Banker Real Estate donated $1,600 to the group. Barb Cooper of Coldwell presented the check to Lynn Minozzi, president of ...

Now you can compare homeowner insurance rates quickly and easily in all 67 Florida counties on your home computer. The www.ShopAndCompareRates.com Web site is up and running. Gov. Charlie Crist and Commissioner Kevin McCarty of the Florida Office of Insurance ...

The Marco Island City Council voted 4-2 on June 18 to recommend an ordinance that would change the council election date from the second Tuesday in March next year to the presidential election in November.

A majority of the seven Marco Island City Council members will vote against a proposed ordinance to change the council election date from March 11, 2008 to Nov. 4, 2008, the date of the presidential election.

Are you thinking about starting a small business or already own one? Would you like to maintain your sales and revenue or perhaps increase it? If so, the Economic Development Council of Collier County will help show you how.

U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, R-Ft. Myers and Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp will be guest speakers at the Business Leadership and Sustainable Future breakfast forum next month. The event, coordinated by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, will be July 16, from ...

Commuters may have been singing hallelujah when they saw the intersection of Collier and Bald Eagle reopened. That is until they realized that the traffic light is still not operational. Quality Enterprises still expects to be done with the project ...

Marco Island City Manager Bill Moss’ credentials with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) have been renewed. The ICMA is considered to be the premier local government leadership and management organization. The ICMA credentials are considered to be coveted by ...

A high-speed pursuit down N. Collier Boulevard Sunday morning ended in a car crash with the driver fleeing on foot. He was eventually captured by Marco Island Police Department officers. The chase began while MIPD officer Frank Steiger was on ...

Two devoted employees of the city of Marco Island were honored Monday night during the City Council meeting. Frank Clark, a collections and distribution lead technical supervisor for the Marco Island Utilities Department, was recognized as the Employee of the ...

Your child will be thrilled when they discover the amazing world of animals, including fish, snakes and birds, in the natural habitat of the Rookery Bay Reserve. Rookery Bay, in conjunction with the Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department, is ...

Here’s a great chance for your children to use their imaginations and be creative. The Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Art League of Marco Island to present the Music Makers Art and Music Camp for ...

In a surprise move Monday night, the Marco Island City Council requested city staff to draft an ordinance to move the March 2008 council election to the November presidential election date. The action appeared angered several citizens in the audience, ...

In a surprise move Monday night, the Marco Island City Council requested city staff to draft an ordinance to move the March 2008 council election to the November presidential election date.

The construction of the Crystal Shores timeshare development by Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI) is proceeding.

Preserve Our Paradise, a political action committee on Marco Island, is back.

Four Marco Island City Council seats will be available in next year’s election. Chairman Mike Minozzi and Councilor Glenn Tucker cannot run because of term limits. The seats of councilwoman Terri DiSciullo and vice chairman Bill Trotter are also up ...

Two controversial issues that were tabled by the Marco Island City Council on June 4 are back on Monday night’s agenda. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Mackle Park. The first vote on whether the city should adopt a ...

Austin, Texas, City Manager Toby Futrell said Wednesday that Art Acevedo will become Austin’s next police chief. Marco Island Police Chief Roger Reinke was one of five finalists for the position.

The United States and France stood united together in Naples on June 6, the 63rd Anniversary of D-Day. Thirty-two World War II American veterans living in the Naples and Marco Island area gathered at the Naples Hilton to celebrate the ...

Sen. Burt Saunders, R-Naples, said Tuesday he will not file an amendment to exempt Marco Island from any proposed property tax reform package.

The Florida Legislature will begin a special session Tuesday to talk about tax reform for property owners. Several plans have been drafted.