Pharmacist: 5 reasons you should take selenium

The Greek word “selene” means moon, and that’s where the trace mineral selenium gets its name.

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Hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday starts May 31

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed House Bill 7123, which includes a seven-day hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday from May 31 to June 6.

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Need a mortgage? Collier County is a top place to get one

Collier County has once again ranked as one of the top places to get a mortgage in Florida.

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Finalists named in Marco police chief search

The Florida Police Chiefs Association has named five finalists in the Marco Island police chief search.

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Marco ‘Brady cop’ no longer an officer

The city of Marco Island has removed Officer Tige Thompson from the active police force due to his inability to perform the duties of an officer.

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MIA breaks ground for new permanent campus

Marco Island Academy (MIA) has always been groundbreaking. Monday morning, they got literal about it.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis gives green light to toll roads

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial measure aimed at expanding and building three toll roads on the western side of the state.

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Florida at risk of catastrophic hurricane flooding

Floodwater forecasts and warnings are rising to the forefront among emergency managers across the Southeast.

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Lely grad Penrod finishes record-setting career

Lely graduate Navia Penrod matches all-time A-Sun hits record during UNF's run to conference championship appearance

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What’s up with the Publix on Barfield?

The “big” Publix on San Marco Road would be closing after Easter.

Watts’: Joey’s for fresh, generous portions

This week we revisit a Marco Island restaurant that I first reviewed on June 1, 2018, Joey’s Pizza and Pasta.

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Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, May 17-23

Frequent tumultuous thunderstorms have crept onto the scene over the past 10 days and stay dominant in the forecasts this week.

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Marco Island Academy senior is driven to help people

Marco Island Academy Graduate of Distinction Marshall Daffner will attend the University of South Florida to become a trauma surgeon.

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Exceptional season for tourism comes to an end

By all accounts, the just wrapped winter season has been one for the books.

Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill banning plastic straw bans

In his first veto, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday rejected a bill that would have blocked local governments from banning plastic straws.

Pilot killed in East Naples plane crash was Marco resident

Bill Gaston Sr., the former owner of Marco Island Cable, had flown for 45 years, said his son, who suspects a health problem caused the crash.

Record Tiger Shark caught near Marco Island

Mark Stock landed what he says is a record class tiger shark on April 25 while fishing out of Marco Island.

Gardening: Algae blooms, fertilizer and science

Watching the local news lately, I’m hearing more and more reference to sewage as the cause of the algae blooms.

Council not ready for police investigation

The Marco Island City Council voted down pursuing a third-party investigation of the police department at this time.

Family files claim in lewd photo incident

The family of a girl who received lewd photos from a Marco Island firefighter has filed a notice of claim against the city and its fire department.

Marco councilor calls for end of inefficient filter

"There have been no benefits that are measurable in terms of water quality improvement because of these Suntree filters."

Marco police officer receives reprimand

A Marco police officer under suspicion of sexting will receive a reprimand after an investigation could not prove or disprove when the act occurred.

Horoscopes, May 21-27

Aries, you are a terrific planner, but something is getting in the way of plans to socialize in the days ahead.

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Social Scene: MIA senior picnic

Marco Island Academy class of 2019 seniors celebrated their last day ever of high school, May 14.

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Young students learn water, boating safety

The occasion was the annual "Water Wise" program put on by the YMCA of South Collier.

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3 To Know: Texting while driving

Florida will become one of the last states to make texting while driving a primary traffic offense under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday.

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Photos: Joey’s Pizza and Pasta

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WOW To Do List: ‘I See You’ exhibit, more

Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the public to view the exhibit “I See You.”

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Letters to the Editor, May 17

Florida Veterans for Common Sense believes action on climate change is needed now.

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3 To Do: Golf, music and more

The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce together with Risk Strategies introduces the Risk Strategies Marco Island Open.

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Looking for a place to eat on Marco Island?

Looking for a place to eat? Read ‘Watts for Dinner’ every Friday in the Marco Eagle. Also, read recent reviews from past issues, including …

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Photos: MIA groundbreaking, 2019

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Bookworm: Imparting wisdom; animal doctors

There are so many things you want to leave your children. Heirlooms will someday be theirs, obviously, but your gifts won’t be objects.

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Point & Shoot: April showers on plants, flowers

Point and Shoot is a monthly photo challenge where readers show off their photography skills.

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Photos: Point & Shoot, April 2019

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3 To Do: ‘I See You’ exhibit, salute to vets

Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the public to view the exhibit “I See You.”

WOW To Do List: Community golf outing, more

The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce together with Risk Strategies introduces the Risk Strategies Marco Island Open – A Community Golf Outing.

Letters to the Editor, May 14

Car carriers have always been a safety concern, but this season they were completely out of control parking in traffic lanes.

Horoscopes, May 14-20

The more you take on, the more support you need, Aries.

Club Briefs: Monday Madness for Marco Bay

Marco Bay Yacht Club is the oldest and most active yacht club on Marco Island with numerous cruise and social events a year.