Olde Marco Inn owners: Project is ‘win-win’

Owners of the Olde Marco Inn feel that some of the negativity surrounding their proposed upgrades center around misconceptions.

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3 To Know: Prescribed burns, change of watch

Resource management staff at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve have released plans for their first prescribed burns in 2019.

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Researching red tide causes, mitigation

Red tide, typically a seasonal phenomenon, has dissipated and is largely absent from Southwest Florida coastal waters in the new year.

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DaVinci’s, Mutual, Salty Dog undefeated

DaVinci's and the Salty Dog are tied for first place in the Island Division with a 3-0 record.

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Developer: Facts support Marco ALF buildout

The Marco Island City Council will decide the fate of a proposed assisted living facility on Tuesday.

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Photos: Olde Marco Inn and shops

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Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Jan. 18-24

So far, we here in Southwest Florida are fortunate in escaping the ravages of now “named winter storms” in the north.

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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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On The Hook: A fishing trip for the ages

And quickly came the response. “Great! Then you can take my dad whose nearing his 93rd birthday just after Christmas!

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3 To Know: Construction, traffic alert

Construction for the Marco Shores alternative water and sewer improvements project from Mainsail Drive to North Barfield Drive.

Marco city manager settling into new job

Marco Island City Manager David Harden has spent his first few days touring facilities and meeting with department heads.

Regions closes drive-thru; cuts Saturday hours

Don Anderson is not happy with Regions Bank. The Marco Island resident uses the Marco Island branch for a variety of banking business.

Marco Holiday parking provision made permanent

The Marco City Council has approved an ordinance that will allow parking in residential swales during overnight hours between Nov. 15 and Jan. 15.

‘Festival of Birds’ coming to Rookery Bay

For Dr. Jerry Jackson, any moment is a teachable moment.

Penalties increased for ordinance violations

The Marco Island City Council has approved the second reading of its endangered species ordinance that increases penalties for violations.

Marco ‘Senior Softball’ begins 20th season

The Marco Island Men’s Senior Softball League kicked off their 20th season this week.

Gardening: A ‘work of art’ landscape

I was recently tasked with a very creative landscape renovation for my longtime customers, Joe and Barbara Parisi.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Jan. 11-17

Forecasts predict an unremarkable weather week.

Marco police: Man, 61, who barricaded himself in home also threatened officers

Peter Tremont, 61, has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault against law enforcement officers for allegedly threatening them.

Pair stole Marco man’s car, fled up to 127 mph, crashed, authorities say

The two Florida men, Jermaine Fyffe, 25, and Shomayo Morgan, 26, face multiples charges, including auto theft, robbery and resisting arrest.

Marco mansion built by former Yankees pitcher Turley to be auctioned

Built in 1985 by Robert Turley, who bought and sold 27 homes in Marco and Naples, the six-bedroom neoclassical estate will be up for auction Feb. 9.

Marco Island Council hires new city manager

The Marco Island City Council has hired former Delray Beach City Manager David Harden to serve as its city manager in an interim capacity.

Continuance granted for Olde Marco Inn rezoning

The Marco Island Planning Board has granted a continuance for the rezoning of the Olde Marco Inn, which is looking to renovate and upgrade the hotel.

Celebration of life honors Marco Island’s Herb Savage

The event had been planned in advance, but retired architect and community historian Herb Savage died five days before his 100th birthday.

Photos: Herb Savage celebration of life on Marco

Video: Toast and song for Marco Island pioneer Herb Savage

Craig Woodward gives a toast in honor of Herb Savage. Herb’s wife, Emily, and Frankie Ray lead the singing of "God Bless America," a family tradition.

Video: Friends celebrate the life of Marco Island’s Herb Savage

Jim Prange tells a story Jan. 5, 2019, about Herb Savage at Herb’s celebration of life. Herb died Jan. 1, 2019, five days shy of his 100th birthday.

On The Hook: Selecting the target species

Know the issue sounds trite because in most all instances, say for example you were targeting sea trout but ran into a school of pompano.

Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, Jan. 4-10

Another week of “visitor” weather; warm, storm free with reasonable winds. Late prior week.

Will Marco Island get a new manager Monday?

The Marco Island City Council may finalize the employment of city manager candidate David Harden at its Monday meeting.

Marco Island icon dies short of 100th birthday

Herb Savage, longtime island architect and a man who personified Marco Island history, died Tuesday evening, five days short of his 100th birthday.

Resolute: Leaders share their plans for 2019

We asked a number of Marco Island’s leading citizens, along with governmental leaders who help shape the agenda for the area.

Neighbors in shock over Marco man’s arrest

Neighbors of Peter Tremont could barely recognize him by his appearance or actions Sunday in which he was arrested after police say he barricaded himself in his home.

SWAT confronts barricaded armed man on Marco

An armed man barricaded in a Marco Island home has forced residents to flee as law enforcement flood the area.

Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, Dec. 28-Jan. 3

This is exactly the way the weather should be here on the Paradise Coast post-Christmas.

Year in Review, Part 2: ‘Year of the Cat’

As the second half of the year began on Marco Island, the tide is out and local activity moves at a more leisurely pace.

What were Marco’s biggest stories of the year?

2018 was a tumultous year for the city of Marco Island as it faced city manager issues and multiple incidents of employee misconduct.

Gardening: Good planting practices

When it comes to landscaping, simplicity equals good design and low maintenance.

Year in Review, Part 1: High tide on Marco

There is an ebb and flow to the year on Marco Island. As we are surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico.

3 To Know: Häagen-Dazs, Chevy ditching items

Several products are taking their final bows in 2019, so snatch them up while you still can.