Watts: Brewery more than the name implies

The Daytona 500 and assorted basketball games filled the walls as we entered our next dining destination, the Marco Island Brewery.

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Hey Marco Island, looking for a place to eat?

Looking for a place to eat? Read ‘Watts for Dinner’ every Friday in the Marco Eagle.

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Marco Island council to pay $100K to woman who had sex with on-duty police

The Marco Island City Council agrees to pay $100,000 to settle any complaints made by a woman tied to its police department's sex-on-duty scandal.

| 4 days ago

Marco police look other way on captain who violated Officers’ Bill of Rights

Marco Island Police Department's internal affairs investigator has not faced any discipline despite apparently violating the Officers' Bill of Rights.

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Here’s how to help name two new Collier elementary schools

Collier County's school district is requesting submissions to name two new elementary schools in Golden Gate.

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Marco Island recognizes Owl Watch program

City Council proclaimed Feb. 18 as Owl Watch Appreciation Day in honor of the volunteers of Owl Watch to protect the burrowing owls of Marco Island.

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Water quality issues center stage at Collier County town hall

A panel of scientists and stakeholders discussed potential health effects of blue-green algae, best management practices for agriculture, control and mitigation of red tide and other topics during a public town hall at the county commission chambers.

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500 bikers escort Vietnam Memorial replica

Over 500 bikers escorted on Tuesday a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall from Fort Myers to Marco Island.

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Fishingcast: For SWFL Florida, Feb. 21-28

Really getting difficult now to predict and recommend fishing as the weather pattern has changed so drastically over the past two years.

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Gardening: Which grass is right for you?

Following are four types of grass used in the Marco Island area and some tips on maintenance.

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Everglades City gets $295K grant to fix sewage plant

The grant is another step forward for the small town as it tries to resolve struggles with the aging plant.

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City may have to pay more than $150K if officers reinstated

The city of Marco Island could forced to pay more than $150,000 in back pay if two fired officers are reinstated.

$50,000 in grants to Marco nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Collier County has distributed five $10,000 grants from the newly established Community Fund for Marco Island .

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Last call for starter owl burrows on Marco

Marco Island residents have until Friday to call if they want to have starter owl burrows in their front yards, according to the Owl Watch program.

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Report: 3 collapsed burrows, dead owl on Marco

Three owl burrows were found collapsed Monday morning and one burrowing owl was found dead on an empty lot in Marco Island, according to Owl Watch.

Marco Island says goodbye to Lt. Clayton Smith

Police officers from Florida but as far as Ohio attended the funeral services of Lt. Clayton Smith of the Marco Island Police Department.

Senior Softball: Legion, Stonewalls lead

As the 2020 season heads into the home stretch, the American Legion Post is dominating the Gulf Coast Division with a record of 9-1.

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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 21

The referendum process has long been part of our Ggovernmental process. It is a vehicle for voters to initiate and vote on an issue.

by Marco Eagle  | 2 days ago

WOW To Do List: ‘Love Letters,’ The Wall, more

Marco Island Center for the Arts presents a return engagement of A. R. Gurney’s classic “Love Letters” at 5:30 p.m., Thursday Feb. 27.

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Club Briefs: Stud Muffins, Just Friends, more

Just Friends meets for lunch and socializing the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m., at the Marco Island Yacht Club.

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Social Scene: IAS vs Hideaway

The Italian American Society of Marco Island was this year’s host for the annual Bocce tournament of the IAS vs Hideaway.

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Guest column: Grifoni seeks reelection

Almost four years ago, I reached out to our citizens and announced my candidacy for the Marco Island City Council.

by Jared Grifoni  | 2 days ago

3 To Do: Discover Tigertail, more

From 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Feb. 22, Friends of Tigertail invites you to ‘Discover Tigertail.’

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Social Scene: Blessing of the Fleet

On a beautiful Saturday morning, the Marco Island Yacht Club conducted the Island’s annual Blessing of the Fleet,t.

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Social Scene: Love at Local Color Art Gallery

What could be a more romantic way to celebrate a “Hugs and Love” Valentine’s Day.

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Mariner, Lely soccer earn Final Four berths

Leo Perez scores hat trick to pace Mariner to 7-0 romp over Nature Coast Tech; David Gomez nets go-ahead winner to push Lely to 2-1 win over Seminole

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Man accused in East Naples killing back to court Friday

Santiago Burbano is accused of killing 18-year-old Rubi Velasco in an East Naples home on Sept. 13, 2018.

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Golden Gate community supports man after truck crashes into his home

A Golden Gate man is rebuilding with help from the community after a hit-and-run crash destroyed part of his home.

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Swamp tromp: The best way to see the Florida Everglades

The abundant wildlife and flora of Everglades National Park in South Florida may be best seen on a ranger-led swamp walk.

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Bookworm: Florida played key role in first boom

Do this, then that. It’s inevitable – so much so that Newton made it a law: follow through with an action and something “equal and opposite” will happen.

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Social Scene: Just Friends find love

The Yacht Club was a sea of red and pink at the Just Friends luncheon as the members celebrated Valentine's Day.

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3 To Know: Relay For Life, more

For the past three years, the Relay For Life of Marco Island has placed first in fundraising for the state of Florida.

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Horoscopes, Feb. 18-24

Group activities or time spent with a spouse may not go as well as usual this week, Aquarius.

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3 To Do: Wall that Heals, nature night, more

Marco Island will be the only Florida city in 2020 to host The Wall That Heal.

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Celebrity Birthdays, Feb. 18-24

I am an actress born in the Philippines on Feb. 22, 1971.

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WOW To Do List: Treasures in the Trunk sale, more

From 8 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Feb. 22, the San Marco Columbiettes will host a Treasures in the Trunk sale.

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Pharmacist: Strategies for uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign cysts that can grow inside or outside of a woman’s womb, termed the uterus.

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Funds will help Y to focus on diabetes

As fundraisers go, this one is a biggie for the YMCA of South Collier (Marco Y).

| 6 days ago

Blog, book doggie to make appearance

Lina is at it again. The Australian Shepherd has a follow up to her award-winning book, “Lina Unleashed."

Social Scene: MIAAOR membership luncheon

A wonderful time was had by all at our MIAAOR general membership luncheon at the Marco Island Yacht Club.