Pod of dolphins spotted near Marco Island

Dolphin births; naturalist has update

The breeding activities of dolphins, and the new babies born, were the subject of a talk by naturalist Bob McConville.

What’s the deal with the Cape Romano dome home? It’s complicated.

The iconic Cape Romano dome home near Marco Island has enticed tourists for decades. But, with the fate of the domes in the hands of the state, some want action.

Marco runners make school history

By finishing fourth at regional meet, Marco Island boys cross country team becomes first in history of athletic program to reach state competition

Marco cross country team sets sights on state

Marco Island cross country team wins second district title in three years

Bishop Verot, Canterbury girls, LaBelle, Marco Island boys win district meets

Canterbury's Jessica Edwards wins 1A-6 girls title and LaBelle's Jose Salgado won the 2A-6 title.

MICMS volleyball repeats as conference winners

The Marco Island Charter Middle School girls’ volleyball team are conference champions – again.

Marco schools win big at cross country invitational

Marco Island teams won first place in the boys varsity high school and middle school races, third in the girls varsity middle school race on Oct. 5.

Spotted seatrout are in trouble statewide

Commercial catch numbers for spotted seatrout and recreational angler observations indicate the popular inshore fish is in trouble.

Rookery Bay hosts National Estuaries Day

We live surrounded by an amazing, unique natural ecosystem, but too often we pass by without seeing it.

Marco Island volleyball off to tremendous start

Marco Island volleyball team wins Oasis tournament and has already established a school record for wins in a season

Audubon protects Tigertail’s black skimmers

Black skimmers chicks need what all babies need – food, parenting, and protection from danger as they navigate the most vulnerable moment in their lives.

Record Tiger Shark caught near Marco Island

Mark Stock landed what he says is a record class tiger shark on April 25 while fishing out of Marco Island.

MIA’s ‘Ambassadors of the Environment’

Children’s minds don’t stop learning during the summer months. The question is, what do they learn?

Explore the depths of the Gulf with Scuba Marco

Since 1998 Marco Island's first and only scuba outfitter and dive shop has been helping residents and visitors get underwater and certified to dive.

Exploring the biology of estuaries via kayak

However much you know about mangroves, wetlands, and estuaries, when you return from a Rising Tide Adventures kayaking excursion, you will know more.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 15-21

Our week is going to be more of the same as far I can decipher from both the regional and area weather reports.

Gardening: Beware the flower eaters

It is nice to see that flower beds full of annuals like impatiens, begonias and petunias are beginning to appear in yards around the island.

Swamp Buggies: Greenling wins again in Fall Classic

Greenling got a strong challenge from Reece Gardner but was fast enough to win from the outside at Fall Classic

Burrowing owls coexist with Islanders

On Marco Island, the burrowing owl population is thriving, in no small part due to the efforts of a dedicated cadre of volunteers.

Photos: Owl Watch, 2019

On the Hook: Catch and release (well, mostly)

I told him that, in the best of circumstances that is a tall order.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 8-14

Forecasts finally are showing a change this week; with full information a bit thin.

While boating, always wear a life jacket

“Nationally, there are an average of 670 fatal boating accidents annually."

Marco/Texas tennis challenge a success

The idea for the tournament was developed by Bill Millhouser, a Texan with a home on Marco Island, and Mike Wick, a Marco Island resident.

Gardening: Let the mulching begin!

This is the time of year when snow birds and tourists return to the island. Everyone is busy cleaning the last of the summer growth.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 1-8

It takes all your imagination to focus on a November that begins with water temperatures with 80-plus degree temperatures, but here we are.

Photos: Dolphin births, 2019

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Oct. 25-31

The edge flow from Nestor that roared through here last week certainly didn’t help prospects.

On the Hook: Acceptable fishing behavior awry

For example, perhaps the loftiest self-induced code of conduct in ingrained in the game of golf.

Photos: MICMS volleyball, 2019

Nine Southwest Florida teams make volleyball state playoff brackets

Nine volleyball teams from Southwest Florida will compete for state championships as First Baptist, Barron Collier earn No. 1 seeds in their regions

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Oct. 19-25

Well as they say the “beat goes on” the shoreline from south of Marco is exploding in red tide immersion.

Gardening: Time to fertilize; here’s all you need to know

It is time to think about fertilizing your shrubs, trees and lawns. Our sandy soil allows nutrients to readily leach from the soil.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, October 11-18

Overwhelming the other weather factors this week is the adverse effect of the red tide arrival along the Southwest Florida shoreline.

On the Hook: Softer side of fishing

“OK if I bring the Missus, on the trip, she just wants to take pictures and see some dolphins?”

Become a better boater with course

America’s Boating Club – Marco Island (ABClub-MI) recently announced its boating education program for the 2019-20 season.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Oct. 4-10

Looks like fall has taken hold here as the weather this week holds to the seasonal changes.

Photos: Estuaries Day at Rookery Bay, 2019

Gardening: The spectacular century plant

The century plant (Agave Americana) is an agave that is native to Mexico but is now found worldwide.