AdvertisementMiami Dolphins have depth charts for players and coaches amid coronavirusVersatility and flexibility are the keys as team prepares for season and pandemic.NFL: Ex-Naples star Michael Walker, teammate Gardner Minshew on COVID-19 listFlorida-Florida State a casualty of SEC’s decision for only 10-league gamesNewsA world-record paddlefish was caught in Oklahoma. It’s a ‘monster.’ The Oklahoma paddlefish weighed 146 pounds 11 ounces, and estimated to be 25 to 35 years old. After photos, the fish was released back into the water. Nation | 4 days ago FHSAA drafts, sends 3 options for delayed 2020-21 sports season to committees One of the options would eliminate state tournaments in the fall, while another would condense all three sports seasons but leave the playoffs alone. High-school | 5 days ago Collier, Lee private schools now in waiting game with FHSAA just like public ones Thursday night's ruling by the FHSAA Board of Directors meant private schools could not move forward with practices due to the coronavirus pandemic. High-school Marco: United Way grants near $100K to YMCA United Way of Collier and the Keys granted $98,000 to the YMCA on Marco Island to support scholarships for early learning and afterschool programs. Marco Eagle Commentary: Dolphins, NFL must be rattled by Marlins coronavirus outbreak The Marlins’ home opener was canceled amid positive coronavirus tests while the Dolphins prepare to open camp. Sports Collier County pushes back start of fall sports practices Collier County is joining most of the rest of Florida and pushing back the start of fall public high school sports practices due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sports FWC sets new rules for fish, oysters, stone crabs New rules coming for flounder, oysters, stone crabs and bluefish. Fishing Boating Hammock course undergoing $4.8M makeover The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort recently announced its Hammock Bay Golf Course Life PopStroke adding locations in Naples, Sarasota; Fort Myers site on schedule PopStroke founder Greg Bartoli confirmed Monday that facilities in Naples and Sarasota are nearly finalized. Golf Fall without football a real possibility as ‘giant obstacle’ remains As COVID-19 cases spike to unprecedented levels in the United States, the possibility of fall without football at all levels is more than a notion. Sports Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur commits to FAU Shedeur Sanders will join former FSU head coach Willie Taggart with the Florida Atlantic Owls. Sports Gardening: Take-all patch taking over Last year, Doug Caldwell of the University of Florida Extension Office, had a column about yellowing St. Augustine lawns. Outdoors Wrestler’s family gives Colby Singletary Scholarships The scholarship fund in Singletary's honor was created shortly after his death in a car accident in July 2019. High-school Youth lands goliath grouper in Marco waters When Reegan Werner left the dock for a day of deep sea fishing on May 31, she said a silent prayer that she would get a big one. Outdoors The 2020 week-by-week Southwest Florida high school football schedules The 32 teams include all of Lee and Collier counties, as well as LaBelle in Hendry County. High School Owl Walk: Audubon hosts tour of Marco Island’s burrowing owls Burrowing owls really dig Marco Island. No fewer than 218 pairs of the diminutive raptor currently make their home on the island Outdoors Florida python hunter recounts bloody battle: ‘She got me, son’ The snake’s head was as big as a garden spade, lunging at hunter Mike Kimmel once, twice, before sinking its recurved teeth into his arm... Newswire Summer camps underway at YMCA Dozens of youngsters descended on the YMCA of South Collier (Marco Y) Monday this week to participate in a wide variety of camp activities. Outdoors Meet the 2020 Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete award winner Malaya Melancon has left a legacy at First Baptist Academy. She topped it off by becoming the North Naples school's first Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete award winner Friday. High-school Meet the 2020 Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award finalists The coronavirus pandemic isn't keeping the Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award from being given this year. Outdoors FHSAA to take closer look at committee’s recommendations The late-arriving report from the FHSAA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee outlined three safety standards in order to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread. High School FHSAA votes to maintain fall calendar with practice starting in a week Teams that can't start their seasons on time will be afforded the chance to opt out of the FHSAA state playoffs so they can play regular season games up through the end of the state series. High School Plan to play fall high school sports in early phases The plan was for football, golf, bowling, volleyball, cross country and swimming and diving that appeared to be modified by the end of the meeting. High School Gardening: Watching the grass grow The last several weeks of rain has caused a flush of growth in the garden that will continue through September and possibly into October. Outdoors Gardening: Summer rains and your yard Second only to August, July is one of the hottest months with high temperatures averaging 90 degrees and lows averaging 75 degrees. Outdoors Gardening: Dealing with Ganoderma butt rot Ganoderma butt rot is a widespread palm disease affecting trees all over Marco Island and the southeastern United States. Outdoors On the Hook: Borrowing a technique for grouper The term “downrigger” may seem foreign as a named equipment for plying these South Florida waters in search for one of the most treasured table repasts on the planet. Outdoors View All PhotosPhotos: Owl Walk, 2020Gardening: Let the rainy season begin! Wow! Flooding rains of June. Let the rainy season begin! Outdoors Calusa Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island publicized National Garden Week by focusing on flowers. Outdoors On the Hook: Fishing from the ‘git go’ Went back in the trip notes to put this week’s article together. In the 28 years of doing these charter trips ... Outdoors View All PhotosPhotos: YMCA Summer Camp, 2020Collier County public high schools to resume athletic workouts Monday Collier County public schools will allow athletic teams to resume practices on Monday, June 15. Sports Gardening: Trimming trees for hurricane season With hurricane season upon us, and an above average number of storms predicted, you should know how to minimize wind damage in your landscape. Outdoors Gardening: Add perennials in with summer annuals The winter annuals have faded in this hot, spring weather. It’s time to remove them and think about summer color. Outdoors Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, May 22-28 Looks like a consistently hot and muggy week ahead. Outdoors On the Hook: Catch and release (well almost) There were lots of past days when the success of a fishing trip was measured by the catch overflowing from huge coolers aboard. Outdoors Fishingcast: Conditions for May 8-14 The week of May 10 is going to be another noted benchmark on season changes and rapid evolution. Outdoors Gardening: The fertilizer deadline nears June is fast approaching and if you have not yet completed your spring fertilizing you need to get it done. Outdoors On the Hook: Breaking point This article’s subtle lesson deals with environmental impact. Outdoors Gardening: Play it cool with the rising heat Whew! Summer temperatures are here early. Just walking from the house to the car is grueling. Outdoors On the Hook: Fishing ethics of the next generation We bring you a tale from not long ago about the character of our country and, in particular, our younger generation. Outdoors Hensley returns to coach Golden Gate basketball After three years coaching in college, Guy Hensley wants to bring the Titans back to the success they had when he was an assistant. Boys-Basketball Sea turtle nesting season starts on quieter beaches Sea turtle nesting in Southwest Florida runs from April 15 through Oct. 31 and is one of the wildlife highlights of the summer months. News Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
