AdvertisementGet the newsGardening: Keep citrus trees healthyA lot of Marco Island homes have citrus trees in the yards. Unfortunately, the hurricanes of the past years have damaged many of them.Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Dec. 6-12On the Hook: When size disappointstrendingFishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 8-14Gardening: Time to fertilize; here’s all you need to knowNewsRed Sox ace Chris Sale donates $1M to FGCU athletics Before he was a seven-time Major League Baseball all-star, Chris Sale was a high school kid in Lakeland with just one Division I scholarship offer – from Florida Gulf Coast University, then a little-known program that had just moved up from Division II. Sports | 2 days ago Readers react to name change of Fort Myers Miracle to Mighty Mussels Here is a collection of comments that were shared by our readers on the Naples Daily News and News-Press Facebook pages. by Oscar Santiago Torres | 4 days ago 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. Local 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. Environment View All PhotosPod of dolphins spotted near Marco IslandDolphin births; naturalist has update The breeding activities of dolphins, and the new babies born, were the subject of a talk by naturalist Bob McConville. News Marco resident Maddy Burt wins state swim title Marco Island resident Maddy Burt becomes first St. John Neumann swimmer to bring home a state title, capturing the 100 fly at Class 1A meet Sports 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 Sports 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. Sports Marco cross country team sets sights on state Marco Island cross country team wins second district title in three years Sports MICMS volleyball repeats as conference winners The Marco Island Charter Middle School girls’ volleyball team are conference champions – again. Outdoors 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. News Spotted seatrout are in trouble statewide Commercial catch numbers for spotted seatrout and recreational angler observations indicate the popular inshore fish is in trouble. Health Rookery Bay hosts National Estuaries Day We live surrounded by an amazing, unique natural ecosystem, but too often we pass by without seeing it. Life 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. Outdoors 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 High-school MIA’s ‘Ambassadors of the Environment’ Children’s minds don’t stop learning during the summer months. The question is, what do they learn? Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Local 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) . Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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 Swamp Buggy Race 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. News View All PhotosPhotos: Owl Watch, 2019On the Hook: Catch and release (well, mostly) I told him that, in the best of circumstances that is a tall order. Outdoors Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, Nov. 8-14 Forecasts finally are showing a change this week; with full information a bit thin. Outdoors While boating, always wear a life jacket “Nationally, there are an average of 670 fatal boating accidents annually." Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors View All PhotosPhotos: Dolphin births, 2019Fishingcast: Conditions for SWFL, Oct. 25-31 The edge flow from Nestor that roared through here last week certainly didn’t help prospects. Outdoors On the Hook: Acceptable fishing behavior awry For example, perhaps the loftiest self-induced code of conduct in ingrained in the game of golf. Outdoors View All PhotosPhotos: MICMS volleyball, 2019Nine 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 Sports 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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. Outdoors 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?” Outdoors Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
