Marco OKs starter owl burrow agreement

Marco Island City Council approved on Tuesday an agreement to pay homeowners $250 to dig starter owl burrows on their front yards.

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Collier County arts plan gets a hearing Wednesday

The new Collier County arts and culture strategic plan is unveiled, in its first form Wednesday for the public.

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Celebrity Birthdays, Jan. 28-Feb. 3

I am a singer born in New York on Jan. 28, 1980. I was once a commercial actor and I got my big break in a popular boy band in the 1990s.

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Horoscopes, Jan. 28-Feb. 3

Even if you have a mind to help the ones you love, those people have to be receptive to your assistance, Aquarius.

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WOW To Do: Everglades visitor center ceremony

Historic Everglades City has so many interesting places to see and things to do but where do we get information about them?

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Swamp Buggies: Greenling wins again at Winter Classic

The driver of the pro-mod Roll On took a giant leap toward his third straight Bud Cup championship

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Naples Winter Wine Festival unofficially raises more than $20 million

U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney won the first lot - “20 Years of Cheers!” that included 35 Magnums and two 750 milliliter bottles of wine at $230,000.

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Pharmacist: Strategies for enlarged prostate

The uncomfortable symptoms may occur at any age, and hormone imbalances can lead to prostate enlargement.

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‘Watts for Dinner’: A fresh twist at Hammock Grill

We ventured off island (just barely) for a new dining experience, at least for us. Our next dining destination is the Hammock Bay Grill.

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Marco residents speak up about Larry Honig

Marco residents took the podium during a City Council meeting on Tuesday to speak about councilor Larry Honig following a Naples Daily News report.

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Fired Marco cop under investigation after traffic stop

A former Marco Island police officer is under investigation after he used a fake department retirement ID during a traffic stop.

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Marco Planning Board approves changes to Publix

Marco Island Planning Board approved a resolution amending the site development plan of the Publix at Shops of Marco.

Python Bowl: Burmese python caught on Marco Island

A 6-foot Burmese python was caught by the entrance of Stevens' Landing in Marco Island.

New lightning warning system at Marco beaches

Collier County will install lighting warning systems at two beaches on Marco Island 'within the next few weeks,' according to a county spokesperson.

These are the top 10 homes sold in Collier County in 2019

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Marco Island police officer fired for a third time

Marco Island police officer John Derrig was fired for a third time.

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 28

Over 60% of the district’s 48,000 students come from economically disadvantaged homes.

by Marco Eagle  | 15 hours ago

Photos: 36th Annual Mullet Festival, 2020

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Soccer action at Winterberry Park

Marco Island Charter Middle School kicked off their 2020 soccer season on Marco Island as the school hosted Collier Charter Academy.

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Photos: Hammock Grill, 2020

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Grifoni: Capping a successful 2019; looking ahead

Yet another year has passed by and we enter into the 2020’s with much to look forward to for our island community.

by Jared Grifoni  | 4 days ago

WOW To Do List: Winter Wonderland, McConville, more

On Jan. 24 the second annual Texas Hold ‘em Tournament sponsored by the Kiwanis Club will be held at Rose Auditorium on Marco Island.

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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.

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3 To Do: Mullet Fest, Art-in-the-Glades, more

Southwest Florida’s quirkiest and most fun festivals is coming to Goodland, from Jan. 24 until 26 (Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday).

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Senior Softball: Legion remains only undefeated

The American Legion Post is the only team in the League with an unblemished record at 4-0 in the Gulf Coast Division.

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Letters to the Editor, Jan. 24

Stop the madness of pier-fishing induced seabird injuries.

by Marco Eagle  | 4 days ago

Club Briefs: ‘Twilight Bocce’ from IAS, more

The Italian American Society of Marco Island will hold their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Art gallery proceeds benefit Fakahatchee strand boardwalk

Art gala in Naples to benefit boardwalk improvements at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.

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What to know about the Mullet Festival in Goodland this weekend

The annual festival now in its 35th year draws thousands to Goodland every January.

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MIYC holds Commodore’s Ball

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Marco Island Yacht Club held its annual gala event, the change of watch and Commodore’s Ball.

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MCC celebrates change of watch with ball

The Marco Cruise Club celebrated its 43rd Annual Change of Watch and Commodore’s Ball on Jan. 16 at the Marco Island Yacht Club.

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Marco girls among top seed in soccer playoffs

Ranked third overall in the state, the Naples boys soccer team tops Class 5A-District 12 field.

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High School Insider: Top seeds for district soccer tournaments released

Ranked third overall in the state, the Naples boys soccer team tops Class 5A-District 12 field.

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Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Jan. 24-30

Most of the temperature predictions are in the low 50s and 60s to start the mornings and then ease up to the low 70s by nightfall.

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Gardening: Cold and your tropical front yards

The recent low temperatures in our area have been low enough to cause cold injury for tropical and subtropical plants used in our landscapes.

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Social Scene: Young visits Just Friends

Sam Young, a member of the Marco Island City Council, was the guest speaker at the Jan. 14 Just Friends luncheon.

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Program teaches avian identification

On Saturday, 31 interested Marco Island residents and visitors attended the 18th "Breakfast and Birds" program sponsored by Friends of Tigertail.

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Social Scene: Sports Fishing Club picnic

A record crowd of Sports Fishing Club members enjoyed a delicious Cuban buffet at the club’s picnic at Sarazin Park.

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Bookworm: A love letter to strong women

You could see for miles: roads that wound around neatly-planted fields, lush grassland dotted with livestock, and the occasional house here and there.

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3 To Do: Mullet Fest, Coffee with Cop, more

Southwest Florida’s quirkiest and most fun festivals is coming to Goodland, from Jan. 24 until 26 (Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday).