‘Size Does Matter’ tournament results

Anglers assemble on the Pavilion Condominium and Boathouse Motel docks for the “Size Does Matter” fishing tournament.

Senior Softball: Mango’s clings to a one game lead in the Marco Division

With the 2019 season rapidly ending, Mango's is holding a one game lead over Stonewalls with only two games left to be played.

Lely reflects on outstanding basketball season

Lely boys won third district championship in seven seasons under Fritz Jacques

Swamp buggies: Greenling easily wins Bud Cup title

The pro-modified buggy Roll On was unbeatable again at the Swamp Buggy Races season finale

Senior Softball: Da Vinci’s are division champions

Da Vinci’s clinched the Island Divisional Championship when they completed their season sweep.

Lely baseball team looks to build on success

Lely baseball team has been the district runner-up in Greg Dombrowski's first three years at the helm

Cyclists cover island with Y’s Tour de Marco

Before sending out the 186 registered riders on their paths of 30, 15, or as little as five miles ...

Eagles prep for play; fundraiser slated

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

Senior Softball: Triple play, two-hit shutout

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

World-class fighter: Champion martial artist shares his skills with SWFLA

Meeting Cosmo Alexandre, you are struck by his gentle, unassuming manner, and engaging smile.

Senior Softball: Da Vinci’s continues to roll

This past week saw Da Vinci's improve their record to 11-1 and open a four and half game lead in the Island Division.

Lely girls win first district crown since 2009

Two years after winning just one game, the Lely girls basketball program is district champions

Senior Softball: Legion, DaVinci, Mango’s on top

As the season approaches its midpoint the American Legion Post and DaVinci's only have one loss and Mango’s has two.

Swamp Buggy Races: Greenling wins Winter Classic

After a stunning loss his last time on the track, Greenling won the Winter Classic after his closest competitor had engine problems

Senior softball: Weather limits games, DaVinci’s suffers 1st loss

The weather over the past week not only had the teams playing in cold blustery conditions, but had seven games were canceled because of heavy rains and unplayable field conditions.

Senior Softball: DaVinci’s only undefeated team

With a quarter of the 2019 season already completed, DaVinci's is the only team with a perfect record and has a three lead in the Island Division.

Marco ‘Senior Softball’ begins 20th season

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

Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, March 8-14

Against all logic of cool temperature spawning action hereabouts, the sheepshead is marginally active.

On The Hook: Apportioning the tide

Suppose all of us who fish forget all we know about saltwater fishing except for one factor, which one would you choose?

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL March 1-7

Looks like we’ll get some moderation in the afternoon high temperatures this coming week.

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.

Gardening: Turf wars

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

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Feb. 22-28

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

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.

Photos: MIYC blessing of the fleet, 2019

‘REV’ere: Kiwanis car show attracts thousands

People up early Sunday, jogging or walking across the Jolley Bridge to Marco Island, might have wondered if they had gotten caught in a time warp.

On The Hook: An expedient fishing adventure

Anyone who has ever been thrilled with the excitement of sport fishing knows that it is an unforgettable event.

Queener named to lead Collier County LaCrosse

Former professional player and current Gulf Coast High School boys coach Brett Queener named head of player development for Collier County Lacrosse

Gardening: Caterpillars can pack powerful sting

It is caterpillar season and if you love butterflies and are encouraging them in your yard this is an exciting time.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFLA, Feb. 15-21

Forecasts indicate that this week will be Marco winter atypical. Warm days with a cold one or two.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFLA, Feb. 8-14

The week kicks off with incredible winter conditions. Mornings at 65 degrees and cooking up to 80 by mid-afternoon.

Gardening: Be on the lookout this February

Toward the end of February temperatures will begin to warm a little. However, temperatures in the 40s are still quite common.

MBYC takes island ‘Survivor’ challenge

On Tuesday, four intrepid troops of 17 each faced-off in Marco Bay Yacht Club’s very own version of “Survivor.”

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFLA, Feb. 1-7

This week’s forecast calls for a few showers early week and then settles itself into a placid and very favorable fishing week.

On The Hook: Freezing fishing morning turns hot

If you’ve been here the last couple of weeks, you know what a COLD morning can do to the mystique of this island “paradise." It throws plans and outdoor activities into a dither.

Marco Island girls soccer wins league title

Marco Island girls soccer team recently won the inaugural Paradise Coast Athletic Conference championship. Now, they've got their eyes on districts.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Jan. 25-31

This week will have weather that displays winter here at it’s prime.

Gardening: ‘Work of art’ landscape, part 3

The garden project is coming to a close.

Looking Up: Magellan’s cloud of stars

The “Small Magellanic Cloud,” a fascinating, long cloud of stars in the southern hemisphere skies.

Tree donations to Leigh Plummer Park

One tree was donated by Gay Smith, a Marco Island seasonal resident who walks her dog in Leigh Plummer Park.