‘Bingo!’ Monday night games return to JCMI

Considering it is still mid-October, Monday Night Bingo started with a strong turnout, drawing 125 players.

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Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Oct. 19-25

Well as they say the “beat goes on” the shoreline from south of Marco is exploding in red tide immersion.

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Seniors brush up on their smart phone smarts

Every time one of Ellie Poling's special group of "tech" students learned a new smart phone function, you could see the light bulbs coming on.

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Marijuana not safe, Harvard expert tells House

Harvard professor Bertha Madras told lawmakers vast sums of money has been spent to sell pot as a safe medicine but no research supports the claim.

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Collier forgives $326K in debt for Everglades City

The tiny city on the edge of the Everglades is still recovering from Hurricane Irma and facing costs to repair an aging sewage plant.

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Black bears on the move in Southwest Florida

It's not that black bears here have to hibernate to avoid the cold, but they do go into a lethargic state — likely because there is less food in the winter.

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Extremely rare yellow cardinal spotted in Florida — twice

Only three yellow cardinal sightings are reported a year, making the bird's appearance a rare "one in a million" finding, Geoffrey Hill said.

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Dozens of dead fish found on Marco Island

Dozens of dead fish washed ashore Wednesday on Marco Island as government agencies alerted of high levels of the organism that causes the red tide.

Marco anti-marijuana ordinance dead on arrival

A draft of an ordinance to ban recreational marijuana on Marco Island is dead on arrival after it failed to garner support from City Council members.

Marco firefighter retires after 23 years

Marco Island City Council recognized Monday retired firefighter-EMT Ray Ladurini for his 23 years of service to the city.

Audubon: Realtor put mothballs into owl burrow

The owls apparently survived and one of them was banded for research by Audubon Western Everglades, according to the news release.

Planning Board postpones new sign regulation

Planning Board approved a motion to postpone the discussion of an ordinance regulating temporary signs in the public right-of-way.

Marco policeman was demoted days before resigning

Brian Granneman was one of the four now-former officers recently named in a prospective lawsuit against the city.

Marco City Council sets legislative priorities

Marco City Council approved Friday a motion to set legislative priorities for its Tallahassee lobbyist, seeking over $1 million from the state.

Upgrades coming to Collier Blvd.

For islanders who have been bounced around while driving down State Road 951, relief is on the way – just not right away.

Project moves onto island for final phase

When the Marco Shores Alternative Water Project is complete, early next year, you won’t notice a thing different.

Social Scene: Knights October feast

The Knights of Columbus San Marco Council #6344 held an October Feast Dinner in the San Marco Parish Center.

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Hey Marco Island, looking for a place to eat?

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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Calusa Garden Club opens small

On Oct. 14, Calusa Garden Club members met for their kick-off meeting for the 2019-2020 club year.

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Social Scene: Friends celebrate in costume

Just Friends members were decked out in their best Halloween attire at their recent luncheon at the Marco Island Yacht Club.

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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 18

Anger, however, is a destructive emotion, which should be avoided.  I hope Bernie gets good advice on that point.

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Social Scene: MIYC celebrates Woodstock

Marco Island Yacht Club celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock with dancing and dining.

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WOW To Do: ‘Opposites attract’ exhibit, more

Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the public to view the main gallery exhibition “Opposites Attract.”

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3 To Do: ‘Old Ringers,’ dolphins, more

On Oct. 18 and 19, meet Joe Simonelli, playwright and author of “Old Ringers” for a talk-back immediately following the show.

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Dead sea turtle washed ashore on Marco Island

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Gardening: Time to fertilize; here’s all you need to know

It is time to think about fertilizing your shrubs, trees and lawns. Our sandy soil allows nutrients to readily leach from the soil.

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Photos: Monday Night Bingo launches, 2019

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Bookworm: A tale of segregation, war and racism

Like every child with some crayons and paper, Ashley Bryan loved to make art.

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3 To Do: Medicare plan meeting, more

At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17; 10 a.m., Oct. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12.

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WOW To Do List: Health screenings, more

Residents living in and around the Marco Island, Florida can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other conditions.

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Horoscopes, Oct. 15-21

Sometimes you have to make others work to earn your affection, Aries.

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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 15

As a 1976 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, I can attest that the entire maritime community is thankful for this recognition.

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Celebrity Birthdays, Oct. 15-21

I am a musician born in Australia on Oct. 16, 1962.

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3 To Know: Wawa opens Thursday, more

Wawa recently announced that with its 200th store in Florida launching in South Naples on Oct. 17.

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Pharmacist: Bernie Sanders and the heart attack

Would you know right away if you were having a heart attack? Symptoms include a heartburn-like sensation, tightness in your chest/arms.

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Watts: SpeakEasy and have a big sandwich

On to the food. I ordered the “Mile-High Club” with ham, turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and your choice of white, wheat or rye bread.

3 To Know: Kiwanis recognizes students, more

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island, founded in 1993, is a very active service club dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.

Hey Marco Island, looking for a place to eat?

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

3 To Do: ‘Day of the Dead’ exhibit, more

Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the public to view the Rush Gallery exhibition “Day of the Dead.”

Briefs: Love of Cats, Berkshire, more

Florida Trend’s 2019 Best Companies to Work For list has been released with Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club.