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  | 2 days ago

Study says great white sharks fear orcas

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

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‘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.

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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.

| 5 days ago

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.

| 5 days ago

Foundation threatens to ban Marco councilman

Police supporters rallying members of other organizations to come speak in favor of keeping Chief Al Schettino.

| 6 days ago

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, April 19-25

Week starts out with a bang! Look for this Friday to contain the conditions that will dump rain and whipping winds throughout the Paradise Coast.

| 3 days ago

Here’s a look at bobcat sightings across America

The native species are common in Florida, including Canada and Mexico.

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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.

Complaint alleges discrimination, leaks by Marco police chief

Details in a discrimination complaint against the Marco Island police department reveal the police chief and a councilor sought former manager's ouster.

Proposal calls for incentivizing starter burrows

The Marco Island City Council will look into a program that incentivizes property owners for having and maintaining starter owl burrows.

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’s days as missile tracking site recalled

As facility manager, Gilmore supervised the 50 employees at the Air Force’s radar tracking base.

Marco Council close to adding spending safeguards

The Marco Island City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance adding the need for a supermajority for major capital expenditures.

Council approves Veterans’ Park master plan

The Marco Island City Council has approved the master plan for Veterans' Community Park.

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.

Marco eagles grapple with parenting issues

Capturing an awesome eagle photo at 100 yards takes skill, a major investment in photo equipment, and most of all, patience.

Sports Fishing Club has Italian in the park

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

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Photos: Sports Fishing Club, April 2019

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Photos: Artini, 2019

3 days ago

Gardening: Marco Island in bloom

There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Marco Island.

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Bookworm: ‘Wicked’ romance; what’s left behind

The money you’ve amassed, the property you own, jewelry, art, and fancy cars won’t mean a thing once you’re dead and gone.

| 4 days ago

Marco Y names volunteer, employee of the year

Jean Shaw and Mark Schmitz are the Greater Marco Family YMCA's volunteer of the year and employee of the year respectively.

| 5 days ago

Noontime Rotary raises $87,000 for students

The Noontime Rotary Club of Marco Island held its 11th Annual Spirit of Marco Island awards dinner on Sunday, April 7, at Bistro Soleil Restaurant.

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Photos: Spirit Awards, 2019

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Social Scene: Just Friends talk wellness

At their April luncheon meeting members of Just Friends enjoyed an interesting and informative presentation by Martin Becker.

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Photos: Just Friends, April 2019

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Social: Newcomers honor their 49 years of tradition

Newcomers held a special luncheon honoring their club’s traditions.

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Photos: Newcomer’s April luncheon, 2019

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Video: Alex Popoff speaks out against police chief

Alex Popoff is booed and shouted over at times as he speaks out against Police Chief Al Schettino

5 days ago

Lely track team give solid showings at district

Lely boys finish second, while girls take third at district meet in Immokalee

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Marco will observe Easter on the beach

What is your very first thought upon awakening? To do list? Coffee now! Does hope factor into your initial awareness or your daily life at all?

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Letters to the Editor, April 16

You have to be completely out of touch or in total denial at this point to not realize that there are significant problems in our police department.

by Marco Eagle  | 5 days ago

Celebrity Birthdays, April 16-22

I am a professional wrestler born in Massachusetts on April 23, 1977.

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WOW To Do: Upcoming events in Southwest Florida

Noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples.

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