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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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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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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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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Salute to fallen: Memorial Day plans for Marco

“In Their Honor” will be the theme of Marco Island’s annual Memorial Day ceremony, set for 11 a.m., May 27, at Veterans Community Park.

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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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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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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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Winged Foot finalist: Teagan Havemeier, Marco Island Academy

Teagan Havemeier started at the bottom with the Marco Island Academy girls soccer team. In four years, she got to see the top with the rest of the Rays.

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Hurricane Michael shows storms can strengthen with deadly speed

Hurricane preparation — sometimes with scant advance warning — was a common theme throughout the Governor's Hurricane Conference in West Palm Beach.

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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.

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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MIA breaks ground for new permanent campus

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

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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What’s up with the Publix on Barfield?

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

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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Exceptional season for tourism comes to an end

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

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.

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 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.

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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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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