On The Hook: Fishing’s future belongs to us too

In the effort to position the public’s role in participation in that endeavor it may stray away occasionally.

| 11 hours ago

Marco Island city manager interviews set

The Marco Island City Council will interview city manager candidates as part of a special meeting on May 7.

| 2 days ago

I-75 express lanes — and tolls — could be coming to SWFL

Changes in and around Interstate 75 may be coming. Experts will look at adding express lanes and a new interchange at Daniels Parkway in Lee County.

| 2 days ago

Bookworm: Kids and death; friends and murder

Two halves of a whole. That’s what grandma calls you and your best friend. Two peas in a pod.

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Marco council approves spending ordinance

The Marco Island City Council has approved an ordinance requiring a supermajority vote for major capital expenditures.

| 2 days ago

Goodland’s 16th Annual Arts Extravaganza

Tara O’Neill, award-winning artist, cultural activist and devout Floridian, is hosting her home-grown 16th Annual Art Extravaganza.

| 2 days ago

3 To Do: Art, opera and a jamboree

J. Robert’s Florida Songs Jamboree is back at the Margood Harbor Theater.

| 2 days ago

Collier has its first sea turtle nest of 2019

The discovery of the nest marks the first time in 23 years that a loggerhead sea turtle nest has been found this early on Naples beaches.

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Marco sunrise service attracts thousands

The Easter Sunrise Service marked its 31st year, on the beach behind the JW Marriott.

| 3 days ago

Was veteran’s right to free speech violated?

A disabled veteran who spoke out against the Marco Island Police Department is claiming infringement of First Amendment rights.

Collier schools looks to hire 350 teachers, says retention rate average

Collier County School District is hiring 350 teaching positions for the upcoming school year.

| 5 days ago

How to spot Florida’s harmless ‘lookalike’ snakes

Can you tell the difference between one of Florida's venomous snakes and a harmless impostor?

| 5 days ago

Want health records? There’s an app for that

Doctors say easier access to medical records helps patients stay healthy.

| 6 days ago

Fire season off to slowest start in a decade

While fire officials keep a cautious eye on the Panhandle, for the rest of Florida the wildfire season has arrived not with a roar but with a whimper.

| 6 days ago

Marco city manager stands by police chief decision

Marco Island City Manager David Harden stood firm on his decision to seek new leadership for the police department.

Law allows ex-councilor to escape perjury claim

A state statute that governs the limits of when perjury can be charged will save a former Marco Island city councilor from investigation.

FGCU part of $4.1M program to study nutrients, water quality in Everglades

The water district voted to give $4.1 million to FGCU, UF and FIU to study nutrients in stormwater treatment areas south of Lake Okeechobee.

Statements about police department hiring false

Statements and insinuations that Marco Island has hired an interim police chief or consultant are false.

Record-setting 17-foot python found in Florida

The Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida has reported catching a python that was more than 17 feet long and weighed 140 pounds.

Marco Island ‘Brady cop’ on the chopping block

Marco Island Police Chief Al Schettino has recommended terminating an officer currently on the state attorney's Brady List.

Photos: Lunch with the Chief, April 2019

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WOW To Do List: Taste of Marco, more

The 29th Annual Taste of Marco is from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at the Esplanade, 760 North Collier Blvd., Marco island.

| 2 days ago

Celebrity Birthdays, April 23-29

I am a political figure born in Slovenia on April 26, 1970.

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Letters to the Editor, April 23

This really isn’t a controversial proposal in the USA … or is it?

by Marco Eagle  | 2 days ago

Horoscopes, April 23-29

Your sense of security and routine is put to the test with a new visitor to your household, Scorpio.

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3 To Know: Expect traffic delays Wednesday

There will be a temporary lane closure from 6 p.m. on Tuesday until 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to an email from the Marco Island Police Department.

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Social Scene: AAUW spring luncheon

The AAUW held their spring luncheon at Bistro Soleil. At the event, the ladies awarded scholarship money to eight deserving Marco Island women.

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Photos: Easter sunrise, 2019

3 days ago

Pharmacist: Watch out for drug muggers

When you purchase over-the-counter medications or receive a prescription, you take the pills with sincere hope that you’ll feel better.

| 3 days ago

Sports Fishing Club has Italian in the park

Members of Marco Sports Fishing Club ate like kings at their recent picnic at Sarazen Park.

| 6 days ago

Photos: Sports Fishing Club, April 2019

6 days ago

Garden Club celebrates butterfly garden

On Tuesday, April 16, over 50 guests, including members of Calusa Garden Club and others in the Marco Island community.

| 6 days ago

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.

| 6 days ago

Watts: The art of fine dining at The French

There’s dining; an evening of fine dining; then there’s a dining experience. That’s The French Brasserie Rustique.

| 6 days ago

Letters to the Editor, April 19

I am very disappointed to see the politicizing of the staff changes in the police department.

by Marco Eagle  | 6 days ago

WOW To Do List: Night of opera, more

The Marco Island Center for the Arts presents an evening of established and emerging opera talent performing with Steffanie Pearce.

| 6 days ago

3 To Do: Easter and art

The 31st Annual Easter sunrise service on the beach will be held at 7 a.m., Sunday, April 21.

| 6 days ago

Study says great white sharks fear orcas

The great white shark might not be the ocean’s top predator, after all.

| 6 days ago

Watts: Not the last goodbye for Ciao Bella

The next stop on this food train is a Marco favorite, judging by the size of the early crowd on this Sunday evening: Ciao Bella.

| 6 days ago

‘Artini’: A Center for the Arts fundraiser

The Marco Island Center for the Arts. The center hosted the second outing of ‘Artini,’ their sort of alcohol-inspired fundraiser.

| 6 days ago