Watts: Tokyo Inn for dinner and a show

Longing for a different dining experience? How about being submersed in your meal? At Tokyo Inn, your food is prepared right at your table.

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Giant white manta ray swims up to tourists

Tourists on a boat off the Raja Ampat Islands were mesmorized by a giant white manta ray swimming circles around them.

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St. John Neumann’s Jensen Jones wins 2019 Winged Foot

Thursday, May 23, 2019 will go down as a pretty big night for Jensen Jones. Hours after graduating at St. John Neumann Catholic High School, Jones was named the recipient of the 30th annual Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.

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Lely High senior inspired by late father to pursue career in car industry

Francisco Antunez keeps a picture in his wallet of him with his father, Frank, who died in 2017 after a battle with lymphoma.

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3 To Do: Poetry, a play and art

Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the public to a free poetry reading and reception at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 25.

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WOW To Do List: Senior Softball pickup play

The Marco Island Senior Softball League has resumed play at Winterberry Park on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Goodbye to SoapFest: Marco Island charity goes dark after 20 years

Goodbye to SoapFest: Marco Island charity goes dark after 20 years. But first, one last party with the soap stars.

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Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, May 24-30

Just when you think you’re get the weather pattern figured out, it falls apart just like it does for this coming week.

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On the Hook: Faux skill on display

Once these individuals crank-up, it’s hard for anyone else in attendance to get a word, let alone a differing opinion, in edgewise.

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Marco council approves city manager contract

The Marco Island City Council approved unanimously on Monday the contract of Mike McNees, the new city manager. His starting date will be July 1.

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Report: Bird may have struck plane that crashed in Golden Gate, killing pilot

A preliminary investigation report revealed that a bird may have struck the private plane that crashed May 11 in Golden Gate.

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Trial delayed for Copeland man accused of killing his father at sea

A trial for the Copeland man accused of killing his father aboard a fishing boat in March was delayed Monday, according to court documents.

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Morrison named artist of the year

The Marco Island Foundation of the Arts recently announced their 2019 artist of the year, Sherri Morrison, who lives in Goodland.

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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.

Finalists named in Marco police chief search

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

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.

What’s up with the Publix on Barfield?

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

Exceptional season for tourism comes to an end

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

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.

Photos: MIA graduation, 2019

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Photos: Tokyo Inn

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Letters to the Editor, May 24

I’m not a supporter nor a critic of Chief Schettino, knowing little of his termination.

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Club Briefs: Coast Guard Auxiliary on display

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was created by the United States Congress in 1939.

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Photos: MIA Awards Night, 2019

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Gardening: Watering and rainy season

If you are one of the people who say it’s summer so I can turn off my sprinklers, this column is for you.

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Food Finds: Marco’s ‘just’ desserts

Is your sweet tooth looking for a night out on the town? Here are some desserts that top our list on Marco Island.

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Bookworm: ‘Ruff’ spots and a bare bear

Pitbull or Poodle? Doberman, Dalmation, or Dachshund?

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North Fort Myers grad, NFL vet Tommy Bohanon speaks at Southwest Florida Sports Awards

North Fort Myers graduate and six-year NFL veteran Tommy Bohanon shares his success story with local athletes at Southwest Florida Sports Awards.

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Social Scene: Newcomers May luncheon

Hats off to the ladies of the Newcomers of Marco Island! This month’s luncheon was held at the beautiful Marco Island Yacht Club.

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Photos: Newcomers, May 2019

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3 To Do: Music, poetry and more

The Marco Players Theater presents the Summer Concert Series with four performances.

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Celebrity Birthdays, May 21-27

I am a model born in England on May 22, 1970.

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WOW To Do List: Florida Songs Jamboree, more

J. Robert’s Florida Songs Jamboree is back and preparing a 2019 winter series at the Margood Harbor Theater.

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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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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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Photos: Joey’s Pizza and Pasta

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.”