City Council approves utility box art wraps

Marco Island City Council approved a proposal to install art wraps on the city's 10 utility boxes. The project is estimated to cost over $6,000.

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Marco city council accepts water canal proposal

Marco Island City Council voted unanimously to accept a proposal to identify the source of nutrients affecting water canals.

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Non-native fish are found throughout Florida’s freshwaters

Non-native freshwater fish can provide great sport for anglers and also keep invasive species at bay.

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State awards nearly $2.5 million to Marco

Florida awarded $2,475,000 to the city of Marco Island to buy 60 back-up generators for its sewer pumping stations and wells.

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Burrowing owls under attack on Marco Island

Roger M. Fleming was charged for violating Florida's code which prohibits the intentional killing or wounding of endangered or threatened species.

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CAP to rebuild hangar destroyed during Irma

Marco Island Civic Air Patrol broke ground Wednesday to rebuild its hangar destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

MIPD donates 12 abandoned bikes to Bahamas

Marco Island Police Department donated 12 abandoned bikes to Bahamas as part of post-Hurricane Dorian relief efforts led by a local non-profit.

Marco eyeing new rules to protect sea turtles

The Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee of Marco Island may complete a new sea turtle lighting ordinance before the 2020 nesting season.

Sea turtle strandings soar as red tide remains in Southwest Florida

Sea turtle strandings spiked in October as a harmful algal bloom remains in the Gulf.

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.

Isles of Capri may become ‘golf cart community’

Collier County is evaluating roadways to determine if golf carts can be operated safely in Isles of Capri following a petition from residents.

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.

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 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.

Councilors want heftier fines against Madeira

Marco Island city councilors said they want bigger fines against the Madeira condo association, others who repeatedly break city environmental codes.

Marco to have first medical cannabis dispensary

A multi-state medical cannabis dispensary company submitted a building permit application to the city of Marco Island, according to city documents.

‘Miss Dottie’ of Marco Island dies at 97

Dottie Weiner, swim instructor to thousands in Marco Island, died on Nov. 24, according to the YMCA. Many kids, now adults, still remember her as "Miss Dottie."

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Marco remembers the children who passed away

Parents and grandparents who experienced the death of a child or grandchild attended the 20th Marco Island Christmas Box Angel Memorial Service.

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PHOTOS: Remembering Miss Dottie Weiner

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Marco Island’s 20th Christmas Box Memorial

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Gardening: Keep citrus trees healthy

A lot of Marco Island homes have citrus trees in the yards. Unfortunately, the hurricanes of the past years have damaged many of them.

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On the Hook: When size disappoints

A real life example of that happened a few years back when a group of local charter captains took a weekend off

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Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Dec. 6-12

Looking at an opening winter week with some hurtful western winds but with generally moderate temperature

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Marco to identify source affecting water canals

Marco Island City Council will vote Monday on the staff-selected proposal to identify the source of nutrients affecting water canals, according to the meeting agenda.

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3 To Know: City Council meets; Trump comes home

President Donald Trump was welcomed by supporters Tuesday to his new home state of Florida.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Still seeing the reports from the water evaluators that show the Marco shoreline and backwaters as infiltrated with the k brevis (red tide) .

Seeking volunteers: Be a bell ringer

Be a Salvation Army bell ringer. The Red Kettle money goes right back into your local community, according to a press release.

How Marco’s hotels serve it up for guests

Over a thousand guests will fill, or nearly fill, the rooms at Marco Island’s two signature resort hotels for the Thanksgiving holiday

Photos: Hotel Thanksgiving, Marco Island, 2019

Hendry hired Clewiston officers accused of sex with informant

Hendry County hired Clewiston police officers whom an informant said had sex with her. Clewiston police did not investigate and continued to use the informant.

Ex-firefighter who sent explicit pics to minor back in jail

The former Marco firefighter who was on probation for sending explicit pictures to a teenager is back in jail after being accused of shoplifting.

Help MIAAOR help St. Matthews this Thanksgiving

For the 22nd year, the Marco Island Area Associates of Realtors is once again conducting a Thanksgiving food drive for St. Matthew’s House.

Marco Island traffic alerts; expect delays

There will be several temporary traffic lane closures on and off Marco Island between now and Thanksgiving.

On the Hook: Tales of ‘Walter’

This week’s article, dates back quite away but I had an interesting recall just a couple of weeks ago. But let me start from the beginning.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 22-28

Will be a good Thanksgiving holiday week. However, of more concern for anglers will be no abatement in the red tide situation.

Gardening: Controlling the weeds in your lawn

The cooler weather means that it will be safe to have your lawn treated with a herbicide to try and bring them under control.

Settlement in Marco discrimination suit expected

Court filings show the city of Marco Island is close to settling the discrimination lawsuit being brought forth by its former police records clerk.

Marco Islanders pack 250,000 meals Saturday

If you ever wanted an example of the “many hands make light work” axiom, you should have been at the school gym on Saturday morning.

Collier OKs $2.35M dredging project

Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with Florida Dredge and Dock LLC to dredge Water Turkey Bay, Wiggins Pass and Caxambas Pass.

Isles of Capri recognizes Ann and Eddie Hall

Isles of Capri residents recognized on Tuesday Ann and Eddie Hall for their decades-long community service.