Council approves Veterans’ Park master plan

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

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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.

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With impaired waterways, Marco to add testing

The Marco Island City Council has committed itself to increasing water quality testing after nitrogen levels exceeded the state requirements.

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Letters to the Editor, March 26

While the powers-that-be are working to ease traffic at the congested intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Livingston Road.

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Celebrity Birthdays, March 26-April 1

I am a pop singer born in New York on March 27, 1970. I worked a series of waitressing jobs that didn't pan out before I got my big break in music.

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Horoscopes, March 26-April 1

You might have to make a few concessions in the short-term if you are eager to make real progress in the long-term, Aries.

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3 To Do: Dolphins and ‘Cars as Art’

Naturalist Bob McConville discusses the record number of dolphin births in the Marco Island area this past fall.

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WOW To Do List: Relay for Life, more

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Marco Island, a signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society, is from 2 until 9 p.m., March 30 at Mackle Park.

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Pharmacist: Olive oil reduces cancer risk

Olives are something I’m fanatic about. I’ll eat any kind, any flavor, and time of day or night! I’m obsessed with them.

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Complaint says Collier man beat dad to death on fishing boat

Charges of second-degree murder were filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Fort Myers against Casey Lowell Hickok, 32, of Copeland.

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Marco eyes neighborhood meeting requirement

The Marco Island planning board has recommended passage of two ordinances that would add the requirement for neighborhood information meetings.

Here’s how Collier, Lee fare in new health rankings

Health rankings show high housing costs hurt health status. Leaders need to act, says Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

MIFD dedicates newly rebuilt Station 51

Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated Station 51 on East Elkcam Circle.

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Soldiers’ gift to Marco’s firefighters

From combat rescue missions in the Middle East to MIFD’s Fire Station 51.

Ex-Marco manager reaches plea deal in battery case

Former Marco Island City Manager Lee Niblock has pleaded no contest in the battery case, which ultimately resulted in his termination from the city.

Marco firefighter terminated after taking plea

The city of Marco Island has fired firefighter Nicholas Macciarolo, effective Thursday.

Marco Island beach regrading should help turtle nesting

The $1.2 million project to move more than 100,000 cubic yards of sand up to the dunes began earlier this month and is expected to be completed by mid-April

Marco Island police chief to retire June 15

Marco Island Police Chief Al Schettino has informed city officials of his intent to retire June 15.

Club visits Naples Zoo and Botanical Gardens

On March 18, six Calusa Garden Club members visited Naples Zoo and Botanical Gardens as part of the Garden Club’s monthly “Gad About” excursions.

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Social Scene: Friends roast outgoing president

Just Friends enjoyed a duel celebration at their March luncheon.

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Photos: Just Friends, March 2019

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Social Scene: Newcomers visit with Fiala

Newcomers packed the Hideaway Beach Club Banquet Hall for their monthly luncheon.

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Photos: Newcomers, March 2019

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MIPD officers look other way despite pot smell

Marco Island police officers let a woman off with a warning despite smelling marijuana while she was driving.

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Marco police chief instructs officer not to give ticket

Sgt. Kyle Kreis receives a phone call from Marco Island Police Chief Al Schettino in which he is instructed not to give a ticket.

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Photos: Marco Island Seafood Festival, 2019

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Photos: Eaglets, March 2019

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Clubs: Just Friends new board; Kiwanis event

Just Friends meets for lunch and socializing the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m., at United Church of Marco, 320 North Barfield.

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‘Watt’s for Dinner’: Food fare at the fair

This is the last weekend to partake in the Collier County Fair. The animals, the games and rides and most importantly, the food.

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3 To Do: Seafood and ‘Shiver’

Performers: Friday, 6 until 9 p.m., Disco Inferno; Saturday, 6 until 9 p.m., The Landsharks; Sunday, 2 until 5 p.m., One Night Rodeo.

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WOW To Do List: Florida Songs Jamboree, more

J. Robert’s Florida Songs Jamboree is back and preparing a 2019 winter series at the Margood Harbor Theater.

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‘Watts for Dinner’: It’s ‘Prime’ time on Marco

Marco Prime Steak & Seafood located in Marco Walk Plaza, is this week’s destination dinner and it’s the perfect spot for a night on the town.

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Senior Softball: Legion Post is champions

The American Legion Post clinched the Gulf Coast divisional championship with one game still to be played.

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Letters to the Editor, May 22

On page 33A of the March 15 edition of the Marco Eagle appears an article entitled “Offshore energy development good for Florida.”

by Marco Eagle  | 4 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.

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Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, March 22-28

Another week of traditional March, unpredictable. This one might be quite more stable, but you never know this time of the year.

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Gardening: When you need to take action

Following are methods to help you decide what to do when you need to take action.

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Social Scene: ‘Irish for the day’

The true Irish and the "Irish for the day" celebrated in style at the Men's Club St. Patrick’s party at the Brewery.

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What it takes to be a Naples floral designer

Mary Raymond has won 15 first place awards in the last 20 years. Her next floral design will be featured in this weekend's Naples Flower Show.

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Gatsby’s Pizza reopens in Bonita Springs

Greg Chapin is alive and well after surviving brain cancer and a stroke and so is the pizzeria he shares with his wife. Gatsby's reopened in November.

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