Christmas Island Style presents ‘Canine Christmas Parade’ featuring dogs on the catwalk

More than 30 entrants, with a number featuring ensembles of two or three dogs, illustrated many different takes on Christmas tradition.

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Jail recommended after ex-Marco firefighter’s arrest

Jail time has been recommended after the latest arrest of a former Marco Island firefighter who was on probation for sending lewd photos to a teen.

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Marco Council approves settlement with ex-clerk

The city of Marco Island has agreed to settle the civil rights lawsuit brought forth by its former police records clerk.

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Christmas Island Style presents the ‘Canine Christmas Parade’

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Gardening: Keep citrus trees healthy

A lot of Marco Island homes have citrus trees in the yards. Unfortunately, the hurricanes of the past years have damaged many of them.

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On the Hook: When size disappoints

A real life example of that happened a few years back when a group of local charter captains took a weekend off

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Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Dec. 6-12

Looking at an opening winter week with some hurtful western winds but with generally moderate temperature

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Marco chamber selects citizen of the year

Marco Island Chamber of Commerce selected Erik Condee and Dennis Pidherny as citizen and resident of the year respectively during its Christmas event.

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Best of November: The top things we ate in SWFL

November was a great month for sampling food on Marco island as all the restaurants are running at full steam.

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Dead fish wash ashore in South Marco Beach

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Food Finds: Herbeque smokes the competition

Food Finds is back with a trip to the Marco Island Farmer’s Market, held Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Veterans Community Park.

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Horoscopes, Dec. 3-9

Do your best to put power struggles at work or at home into proper perspective, Aries.

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Celebrity Birthdays, Dec. 3-9

I am singer born on Dec. 2, 1991 in New Jersey.

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WOW To Do List: Tigertail cleanup, more

Friends of Tigertail will host their quarterly cleanup of Tigertail Beach from 7:30 until 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7.

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Bonita, Naples gift shops offer unique treasures

Art clothing, jewelry and pottery; the locally produced art and sculpture; and the extras for hostess gifts make local cultural shops the holidays' best friend.

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Ask the Pharmacist: Recipe hacks to make mealtime healthier

This time of year is when families gather and eat a lot of food. And shop! Today’s focus is how to indulge without increasing the bulge!

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Non-native fish are found throughout Florida’s freshwaters

Non-native freshwater fish can provide great sport for anglers and also keep invasive species at bay.

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Naples, Bonita, Marco Island gift shops offer unique treasures

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Watts: Café de Marco brings it’s ‘A’ game

Our next dining destination is a historical landmark with history-in-the-making flavors, Café de Marco.

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Photos: Café de Marco, 2019

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Marco to identify source affecting water canals

Marco Island City Council will vote Monday on the staff-selected proposal to identify the source of nutrients affecting water canals, according to the meeting agenda.

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Naples Players wrap holiday musical riff on beloved tale

The Naples Players have gone to extremes to make their production of "She Loves Me" perfect for the holidays. The only question: Is there a Claus attached?

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State awards nearly $2.5 million to Marco

Florida awarded $2,475,000 to the city of Marco Island to buy 60 back-up generators for its sewer pumping stations and wells.

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Letters to the Editor, Nov. 29

Where's the congressional 'take charge' attitude on gun control? Seen anything? Heard anything?

Club Briefs: Shell Club event is Dec. 7, more

The Marco Island Shell Club meets Tuesday mornings, 8:45 until ll:30 a.m., at the United Church of Marco.

Marco YMCA attains Blue Zones recognition

The Blue Zones Project helps these entities to "implement healthier practices in both their personal and professional lives."

3 To Know: City Council meets; Trump comes home

President Donald Trump was welcomed by supporters Tuesday to his new home state of Florida.

WOW To Do List: Family 5K, holiday events, more

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island’s 7th Annual Marco Island Kiwanis Family 5K race will be held at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7.

3 To Do: Santa’s arrival, Handel’s Messiah, more

Santa comes to Marco Island at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29, at the Shops of Marco, 1811 San Marco Road.

Families enjoy Thanksgiving with slurp down

Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings the nation together in gratitude, and each year the YMCA of South Collier.

Marco Island decorating judging dates announced

25th Annual Christmas House Decorating Contest; 15th Annual Christmas Business Decorating Contest

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Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Still seeing the reports from the water evaluators that show the Marco shoreline and backwaters as infiltrated with the k brevis (red tide) .

Burrowing owls under attack on Marco Island

Roger M. Fleming was charged for violating Florida's code which prohibits the intentional killing or wounding of endangered or threatened species.

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Bookworm: Life of a party crasher; losing a pet

R.S.V.P., regrets only. Oh, but you’ll be there. This soiree, this little event, this unabashed blow-out is something you wouldn’t dream of missing.

MIPD donates 12 abandoned bikes to Bahamas

Marco Island Police Department donated 12 abandoned bikes to Bahamas as part of post-Hurricane Dorian relief efforts led by a local non-profit.

Social Scene: Just friends welcome party

A flock of snowbirds and year around members of Just Friends enjoyed the annual welcome back party held at DaVinci's.

Food Finds: Delicious breads and treats

Food Finds is back with a trip to the Marco Island Farmer’s Market, held Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Veterans Community Park.

Photos: SWFL International Gourmet Foods, 2019

Seeking volunteers: Be a bell ringer

Be a Salvation Army bell ringer. The Red Kettle money goes right back into your local community, according to a press release.

How Marco’s hotels serve it up for guests

Over a thousand guests will fill, or nearly fill, the rooms at Marco Island’s two signature resort hotels for the Thanksgiving holiday