DUI manslaughter case: Jury can’t reach verdict; Collier man to face new trial

A mistrial was declared after a nine-day trial. Kiereek Seymour, 29, is accused of DUI in a 2014 crash that killed a woman in East Naples.

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Should Marco Island have a mayor?

The Marco Island City Council could not come to a consensus to pursue instituting a mayor.

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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 22

Conscientiously my intent was to appear at the Feb. 19 council meeting to enter this outcome into the record.

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Series tackles end-of-life issues

“I must share some bad news with you,” he told the audience at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples. “We’re all going to die.”

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3 To Do: Bikes, crafts and bargains

Dubbed as the most beautiful scenic cycle ride in Southwest Florida, the annual Tour de Marco is set for Sunday morning, Feb. 24.

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WOW To Do List: Lions Club pancake breakfast

The Marco Island Lions Club’s annual pancake breakfast fundraiser to be held from 8 until 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23.

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Real Estate Report: Inventory up 10% from 2018

The inventory of homes, lots and condos for sale on Marco Island totaled 1,120, up 10 percent from a year ago.

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Senior Softball: Triple play, two-hit shutout

This past week saw a number unique highlights in the games played.

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Stock Development grappling with construction issues in Collier

The developer and its sister construction company have sued a handful of subcontractors over defective work in the residential community Olé.

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Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Feb. 22-28

Amazing! What else describes mid-summer conditions in February.

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Red tide may finally be gone from Southwest Florida

Recent water quality samples taken along coastal areas in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Bay have shown only natural, background levels of red tide.

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County, city go own way on fertilizer ordinance

Collier County, the city of Naples and the City of Marco Island will go their separate ways on developing a fertilizer ordinance.

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Land cleared for 2 Manatee Rd. housing projects

Land has been cleared for two new housing developments along Manatee Road in South Naples.

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City attorney, councilor complaints dismissed

The Florida Bar has dismissed complaints against Marco Island City Councilor Jared Grifoni and City Attorney Alan Gabriel.

SAO won’t prosecute three felonies due to ‘Brady cop’

The Marco Island Police Department continues to employ a police officer on the do-not-subpoena list as a patrolman.

Marco Council rejects county’s EMS proposal

The Marco Island City Council has rejected a proposal by Collier County to increase EMS service due to belief that it has already paid enough money.

Plea agreement close in Niblock case

Former Marco City Manager Lee Niblock may avoid trial as a plea agreement is close to be completed in his battery case.

City employee fired days before charges dropped

The city of Marco Island fired former IT specialist Anthony Chiaradonna days before criminal charges against him were dropped.

Ex-Marco cop makes offer to drop lawsuit

Former Marco Island police officer Kevin Hennings will drop his suit against the city in exchange for the city foregoing retrieval of legal fees.

Gardening: ‘Work of art’ landscape, part 2

Last week I wrote about the beginning process of creating a new back yard with no lawn for Joe and Barbara Parisi.

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Watts’: Palumbos is a saucy good time

Palumbos Pizzeria is one of the latest additions to South Naples, doing brisk business in Stock Plaza.

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Club Briefs: Italian Society lends a hand

The Italian American Society of Marco Island holds their monthly meeting at Mackle Park's Community Center on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Looking for a place to eat on Marco, Naples?

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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Gardening: Turf wars

Diseases of turf grass are a fact of life in Florida. You can avoid most diseases using proper cultural practices.

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Calusa Garden’s February activities reported

On Monday, Feb. 11, Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island met at Wesley United Methodist Church.

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Social Scene: Marco Men’s Club Sweetheart Ball

The buffet menu included a salad bar, hot station, carving station and dessert bar.

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Photos: Marco Mens Club, Sweetheart Ball, 2019

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Bookworm: Ninja kids and a killer granny

Your kicks have superhero powers. Just one, and criminals go flying. A chop of your fingers, and they run.

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Marco Island ‘Brady cop’ placed on leave

MIPD officer Tige Thompson has been reassigned to non-law enforcement duties due to his inclusion on the State Attorney's Office do-not-subpoena list.

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Social Scene: Blessing of the fleet at at MIYC

Nineteen boats and captains and more than 100 crew members participated in the 2019 Marco Island blessing of the fleet.

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Photos: MIYC blessing of the fleet, 2019

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Eagles prep for play; fundraiser slated

The Marco Island Eagles tackle football team is preparing for its spring flag football season.

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Social Scene: Just Friends celebrate love

The room was a sea of red and pink at the Just Friends February luncheon.

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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 19

Let that concept begin now.  No need to wait for the ordinance to be created/to take effect.

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Horoscopes, Feb. 19-25

A sense of magic is in the air this week, Aries. Some may conspire to keep you in the dark about a situation.

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Celebrity Birthdays, Feb. 19-25

I am an actress born in Spain on Feb. 19, 2004. Despite my youth, I have enjoyed much success already.

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WOW To Do List: Flea market, trunk sale, more

The much-anticipated annual flea market has moved to Saturday, Feb. 23, this year and is the place to find one-of-a-kind treasures and great bargains.

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3 To Do: Jam, Jurassic and more

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

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Food Finds: Dolce Mare for decadent desserts

This week’s Food Finds is a treasure to behold for dessert lovers everywhere. And like much of Marco Island, this shop is one of a kind.

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3 To Know: Cat cause, super moon, more

For the Love of Cats was selected as the February-March beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Winn Dixie.

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