What did Florida man do on your birthday?

The trend of the moment, Googling Florida man and your birthday, tickles funny bones online. Here are some top Florida man tales.

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With impaired waterways, Marco to add testing

The Marco Island City Council has committed itself to increasing water quality testing after nitrogen levels exceeded the state requirements.

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Complaint says Collier man beat dad to death on fishing boat

Charges of second-degree murder were filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Fort Myers against Casey Lowell Hickok, 32, of Copeland.

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This weekend: Marco Seafood & Music Festival

Niemczyk realized that his small club could not possibly organize such a large undertaking on their own.

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Marco eyes neighborhood meeting requirement

The Marco Island planning board has recommended passage of two ordinances that would add the requirement for neighborhood information meetings.

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Letters to the Editor, May 22

On page 33A of the March 15 edition of the Marco Eagle appears an article entitled “Offshore energy development good for Florida.”

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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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Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, March 22-28

Another week of traditional March, unpredictable. This one might be quite more stable, but you never know this time of the year.

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Marco manager application period ends this week

The city of Marco Island has received 10 more applications for its city manager search, growing the pool to 36, with less than a week to go.

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Here’s how Collier, Lee fare in new health rankings

Health rankings show high housing costs hurt health status. Leaders need to act, says Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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MIFD dedicates newly rebuilt Station 51

Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated Station 51 on East Elkcam Circle.

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Y Reads boosts young students’ potential

Hoots and hollers might sometimes be discouraged in school classrooms, but this time they were entirely justified.

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Backyard shooting ranges spark debate in Golden Gate Estates

Stray bullets have damaged homes, injured people, but county says state law ties hands of law enforcement.

Soldiers’ gift to Marco’s firefighters

From combat rescue missions in the Middle East to MIFD’s Fire Station 51.

Ex-Marco manager reaches plea deal in battery case

Former Marco Island City Manager Lee Niblock has pleaded no contest in the battery case, which ultimately resulted in his termination from the city.

Marco Island City Council rejects PACE program

The Marco Island City Council has unanimously rejected

Marco firefighter terminated after taking plea

The city of Marco Island has fired firefighter Nicholas Macciarolo, effective Thursday.

Marco Island beach regrading should help turtle nesting

The $1.2 million project to move more than 100,000 cubic yards of sand up to the dunes began earlier this month and is expected to be completed by mid-April

Marco Island police chief to retire June 15

Marco Island Police Chief Al Schettino has informed city officials of his intent to retire June 15.

Marco officer put on leave; prosecutors doubt him as witness

Officer Tige Thompson, who is on the State Attorney's Office do-not-subpoena list, is on administrative leave after being taken off patrol.

Marco police chief instructs officer not to give ticket

Sgt. Kyle Kreis receives a phone call from Marco Island Police Chief Al Schettino in which he is instructed not to give a ticket.

2 days ago

MIPD officers look other way despite pot smell

Marco Island police officers let a woman off with a warning despite smelling marijuana while he was driving.

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Photos: Eaglets, March 2019

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Clubs: Just Friends new board; Kiwanis event

Just Friends meets for lunch and socializing the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m., at United Church of Marco, 320 North Barfield.

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Senior Softball: Legion Post is champions

The American Legion Post clinched the Gulf Coast divisional championship with one game still to be played.

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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.

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Gardening: When you need to take action

Following are methods to help you decide what to do when you need to take action.

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Social Scene: ‘Irish for the day’

The true Irish and the "Irish for the day" celebrated in style at the Men's Club St. Patrick’s party at the Brewery.

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What it takes to be a Naples floral designer

Mary Raymond has won 15 first place awards in the last 20 years. Her next floral design will be featured in this weekend's Naples Flower Show.

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Gatsby’s Pizza reopens in Bonita Springs

Greg Chapin is alive and well after surviving brain cancer and a stroke and so is the pizzeria he shares with his wife. Gatsby's reopened in November.

4 days ago

Bookworm: A better approach to aging

Your back hurts, your knees hurt, and it was hard getting up this morning, then you lost your glasses and 10 minutes looking for them.

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Gatsby’s Pizza back in Bonita Springs after long hiatus

Greg Chapin is alive and well after surviving brain cancer and a stroke and so is the pizzeria he shares with his wife. Gatsby's reopened in November.

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Coast Guard investigates fatal injury to fisherman

The Coast Guard is investigating an incident at sea Monday during which a fisherman apparently suffered a fatal head injury.

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Trinkaus wins awards at pastel show

“Clustering Bursts,” a vibrant floral still life by Tanya Trinkaus Glass of Naples took top honors.

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Art scholars sought

MIFA showcases last year’s winners; while looking for the next artists seeking assistance.

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Art: Scholar examples

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Social Scene: ‘Baiting Beauties’

Fifty-five lady anglers participated in the Marco Sports Fishing Club Baiting Beauties (women only) fishing tournament.

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‘Mutts & Martinis’: Big crowd for Y’s event

At the Esplanade on March 13, it was an evening where you could people watch, you could dog watch, and you could watch dogs watching dogs.

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Photos: Mutts & Martinis, 2019

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Letters to the Editor, March 19

The odds makers weren’t disappointed at 1068 Cottonwood Drive as the lot was perfectly

by Marco Eagle  | 5 days ago