Gardening: Beware the flower eaters

It is nice to see that flower beds full of annuals like impatiens, begonias and petunias are beginning to appear in yards around the island.

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Planning commission rejects 1,000-acre rural village in Collier

A proposed village on the eastern edge of Golden Gate Estates stumbled trying to clear a major hurdle last week.

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Frazzano talks recruitment, accountability

MIPD chief Tracy L. Frazzano said the agency does not have enough cops on the streets as it looks to hire new officers and improve accountability.

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San Marco Columbiettes host parking lot sale

Sunday marked a milestone for Treasures in the Trunk. The collective yard sale held in the parking lot of San Marco Catholic Church turned 10.

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Bookworm: Mar-a-Lago, historically speaking

Half of you wishes your house were a different size. One less bedroom, maybe, or a larger living room.

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Marco to assist MIA in keeping school safe

Marco Island City Council approved an agreement with MIA to prevent, minimize and react to man-made disasters including active shooters.

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3 To Do: Bryan Dubrow Jazz Trio, more

Marco Island Center for the Arts presents guitarist, composer and music educator Bryan Dubrow.

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WOW To Do List: Meals of Hope event, more

Marco Island Meals of Hope’s annual packaging event will start at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 16, at Marco Island Charter Middle School.

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Marco is only Florida city to host Vietnam wall

Marco Island will be the only Florida city in 2020 to host The Wall That Heals, according to a news release of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

Police close out investigation of Marco clerk

An investigation could not confirm or refute allegations that an MIPD records clerk leaked confidential information.

Burrowing owls coexist with Islanders

On Marco Island, the burrowing owl population is thriving, in no small part due to the efforts of a dedicated cadre of volunteers.

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Sea turtle lighting violation notices go up

Code Enforcement issued 42 notices for breaking sea turtle lighting rules during this year's nesting season which ended on Oct. 31, according to MIPD.

Painting Herb Savage Bridge to cost nearly $80K

Marco Island City Council approved on Oct. 25 a purchase order to paint the Herb R. Savage Bridge for an amount not to exceed $79,990.

Marco City Council elects Grifoni as vice-chair

Marco Island City Council elected Jared Grifoni as its vice-chair and unanimously re-elected Erik Brechnitz as chair during a Monday meeting.

Goldstein: Council overruled planning board

The chairperson of Marco Island's Planning Board said on Friday city council overruled the board when it moved to allow signs in all rights-of-way.

What’s the deal with the Cape Romano dome home? It’s complicated.

The iconic Cape Romano dome home near Marco Island has enticed tourists for decades. But, with the fate of the domes in the hands of the state, some want action.

Marco officers separated after rumor spreading causes altercation

Two Marco police officers were separated out of fear of further altercations after the spread of anti-gay rumors led to a confrontation with a different officer.

Pod of dolphins spotted near Marco Island

3 To Do: Big weekend for Meals of Hope, more

Marco Island Meals of Hope’s annual packaging event will start at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at Marco Island Charter Middle School.

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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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Club Briefs: Kiwanis, Italian Club featured

The Kiwanis Club of Marco Island meets the first and third Thursday at 7 a.m. for breakfast and meeting at Stonewalls.

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‘Watts for Dinner’: Sunday brunch with a French twist at Petit Soleil

If you’re looking for a buttery croissant, toasted baguette, a variety of Belgian waffles or egg benedicts, you’re in luck.

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WOW To Do List: Reef talk, car show, more

At 7 p.m., Nov.18, the Marco Island Historical Society will host a fascinating speaker at Rose History Auditorium, 180 South Heathwood Drive.

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Isles of Capri recognizes Ann and Eddie Hall

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Photos: Veterans Day, 2019

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Horoscopes, Nov. 12-18

Aries, you may have to make your own opportunities rather than waiting for some to fall in your lap.

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3 To Know: Marco Island farmer’s market returns

The popular Marco Island Farmer’s Market returns to Veterans Community Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

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Celebrity Birthdays, Nov. 12-18

I am a singer born in Canada on Nov. 15, 1974.

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Photos: Treasures in the Trunk, 2019

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Pharmacist: Need more phosphatidylcholine?

Fatigue is a challenging issue for people, and it’s hard to test for a root cause beyond standard adrenal and thyroid function tests.

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Swamp Buggies: Greenling wins again in Fall Classic

Greenling got a strong challenge from Reece Gardner but was fast enough to win from the outside at Fall Classic

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PHOTOS: Fish kills reported in Marco Island

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East Naples man to serve 12 years for 2014 DUI manslaughter death

Kiereek Seymour will spend 12 years in prison after his conviction for killing Sandra Maddux in 2014 in a crash.

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Watts: Arturo’s delivers top-notch dinner

We selected the porcini mushroom ravioli. It’s served in a creamy wild mushroom sauce and is topped with goat cheese.

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Photos: Arturo’s Bistro, 2019

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Photos: Owl Watch, 2019

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Club Briefs: Calusa Garden Club talk, more

Unusual plants and planters: On Monday, Nov. 11, at 1:15 at Wesley United Methodist Church Calusa Garden Club’s speaker will be Maria Schoenfelder

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Picture perfect engagement

Snowbirds Bill and Kim Sarsfield planned an incredible surprise for their son.

3 To Know: Marco Relay is #1 in Florida

For the third consecutive year, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Marco Island has placed first in fundraising in the state of Florida.

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3 To Do: Tea, chili and trunks

The 7th Annual Jerry Adams Chili Cookoff is from noon until 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9.

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