On the Hook: Blue Saturday

Today, we’re going to visit a species of fish that we hardly ever mention in the article here in Southwest Florida and for good reason.

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NFL cut candidates: 13 notable players could be out

As NFL teams gear up for free agency, several big names and franchise mainstays could be sent packing in cost-cutting moves.

| 4 days ago

FHSAA releases boys and girls soccer, girls basketball regional pairings

See which Collier, Lee teams earned at-large bids into the state tournament

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Signing Day: Naples, FBA, GG, Immokalee, Lely, CSN, PR, Barron, SJN athletes commit

The Lions had their first soccer player and volleyball player commit to a Division I college, as well as their first lacrosse player to sign

Immokalee’s Edgerrin James elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Born and raised in Immokalee, James will join the sport's greats in Canton, Ohio, in the summer.

MIA girls soccer team a local powerhouse

The Manta Rays have improved in every year the program has been in existence, taking a 17-1 record into Tuesday's district tournament opener.

Swamp Buggies: Greenling wins again at Winter Classic

The driver of the pro-mod Roll On took a giant leap toward his third straight Bud Cup championship

Soccer action at Winterberry Park

Marco Island Charter Middle School kicked off their 2020 soccer season on Marco Island as the school hosted Collier Charter Academy.

Marco girls among top seed in soccer playoffs

Ranked third overall in the state, the Naples boys soccer team tops Class 5A-District 12 field.

Garden Club plants tree for Florida Arbor Day

The Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island planted a wild tamarind tree in Leigh Plummer Park, 400 N Barfield Dr., Marco Island.

Giant grouper caught off SWFL a rare research opportunity

Jason Boyll of Sarasota caught a 350-pound Warsaw grouper in about 600 feet of water, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Research Institute confirmed on its Facebook page.

Basketball teams jump into 2020 with Lehigh, Lely shootouts

Eighteen SWFL teams played in two huge events that featured 35 games in three days

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.

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.

Senior Softball: Season is half over

The Marco Island Men’s Senior Softball League is now at its mid-point for the 2020.

Gardening: Love your garden space this February

Toward the end of February temperatures will begin to warm a little. However, temperatures in the 30s and 40s are still quite common.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Feb. 7-13

February has always been a tough month to discern here. You have the residue of tough winter storms sweeping the East and Midwest.

Senior Softball: Doreen’s earns first win

In the Gulf Coast Division Doreen’s ended their five game losing with their first win by defeating the previously unbeaten American Legion Post.

On the Hook: The fishing stick

If you want that experience, take a brand new angler into any tackle shop and watch the reaction.

Fishingcast: Conditions in SWFL, Jan. 31-Feb. 6

The start of February delivers as an unremarkable weather week.

Gardening: Are the weeds invading your turf?

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

Senior Softball: Legion remains only undefeated

The American Legion Post is the only team in the League with an unblemished record at 4-0 in the Gulf Coast Division.

High School Insider: Top seeds for district soccer tournaments released

Ranked third overall in the state, the Naples boys soccer team tops Class 5A-District 12 field.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Jan. 24-30

Most of the temperature predictions are in the low 50s and 60s to start the mornings and then ease up to the low 70s by nightfall.

Gardening: Cold and your tropical front yards

The recent low temperatures in our area have been low enough to cause cold injury for tropical and subtropical plants used in our landscapes.

Program teaches avian identification

On Saturday, 31 interested Marco Island residents and visitors attended the 18th "Breakfast and Birds" program sponsored by Friends of Tigertail.

Senior Softball: Season off to competitive start

The league has four teams tied for first place in the Island Division: the Brewery, DaVinci’s, Dolphin Tiki, and Nacho Mama’s.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Jan. 17-23

The week should start off just fine with nice mild winds and warm temperatures and good fishing conditions but come Monday it’s going to tank.

Gardening: Caterpillar season can lead to unwelcome encounters

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

On the Hook: Divide the tide and conquer

If all of you were ordered to forget all you know about salt water fishing except for one thing, what would it be?

Senior Softball: Another decade of play begins

The Marco Island Senior Softball began its 21st season on Jan. 6 with approximately 200 participants in the league.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Jan. 10-16

Maybe a good idea to take “climate change” for real after looking at the conditions and temperatures this week here on the Paradise Coast.

Gardening: January dos and don’ts

January is here, and we will still experience cold temperatures since it is the second coolest month of the year.

Fishingcast: Conditions for Jan. 3-9

A good week of weather as we turn the corner into a new year. Predictions are for clear and warm temperatures through the week.

On the Hook: What gets in the way of fishing fun

We all know that sport fishing should be about fun. Plain unadulterated flat out fun.

Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Dec. 27-Jan. 2

The red tide problem continues to plague the waters here on Marco Island.

Needy families to benefit from annual Y tourney

It was the 25th tournament for the Y, which puts the money raised towards scholarships for children of families in need of programs and services.

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.