The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) today received word that the Collier County Airport Authority is recipient of a $5,466,320 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant to construct a Marco Island Executive Airport taxiway and apron. “I am so thrilled to hear this news,” said District 1 Commissioner Donna Fiala. “The Marco Airport is a priority [...]

Marco Island Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer a freestyle martials arts class for kids, which will be held at Mackle Park beginning Tuesday, September 7th from 3:30 – 4:30pm. This new martial arts for kids program will be delivered by Jim Boxma, a new resident to Marco Island and owner of the Defense Fitness Club [...]

For Parents &  School Age Children SEPTEMBER 9 at 2pm Truly Memorable & Uplifting  High Holy Day Services Attend services in J.C.M.I.’s Sanctuary.  Only $100 a seat (or $50 per Holiday),  applied to 1st year’s dues. We welcome you to join our family. Dues Include High Holy Day Seats Reduced 1st Year Dues  for New Members. For [...]

The following is a report from Captain David Baer of Marco Island Police Department. On August 28, 2010 at 1230pm, a white Cadillac was observed by a Marco Island Police Supervisor traveling at a high rate of speed northbound in the construction zone near the Jolley Bridge.    The Cadillac was stopped by the Police Sergeant in the [...]

On Sunday morning, residents on Marlin Court noticed that their neighbors boat had sunk and called MI Emergency Services.  The stern of this Grady White motor boat, with its two outboard motors attached, sunk into the canal below when the structure of the boat lift failed and collapsed, and the boat filled with water. Photos by [...]

In 2003, I was lucky enough to go to France and see Lance Armstrong cross the finish line in Paris to win his fourth consecutive Tour de France. My good friend and colleague in Island Bike Tours, Susan Evans, has done what most of us cyclists only dream of: riding some of the same routes [...]

As parents, you may count how ‘time flies’ based on current sports and school schedules. Once school begins, there is a whirlwind of homework and extra-curricular activities available to the children of the area. We are reminded by the Marco Island Police Department to slow down and drive more cautiously now children will be on [...]

Amber Prange, City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department’s Teen Recreation Director, reported a successful first year at Camp Mackle for the City of Marco Island. The new camp replaced the old ‘Sports Club’ program and the renewed energy of the new camp was a big hit with children and parents alike. Each week, [...]

Last week, I sat down at a comfortable Starbucks café in downtown Naples and talked with drummer Colby Peters and guitarist Christian Logaglio of Phoenix Falling. Phoenix Falling is a local group from Naples who is shining in the spotlight currently. With their ever-growing fan base, the band is awaiting imminent studio backing. Colby and [...]

An East Naples man was killed on August 5th in a boating accident after he was thrown into another vessel near Keewaydin Island. Emil Dan Prunean, 31, originally from Medias Romania, suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. There were no other injuries or any signs of alcohol consumption reported. Emil came from Romania with [...]

Meet Officer “TC” Cowait Just a two hour drive, across the Big Cypress Swamp, but in a sense a million miles away from life here on Marco Island, is the City of Miami. Officer “TC” Cowait will tell you that Marco is very different from the Miami metropolis where he grew up, and where he spent [...]

It is thanks to Internet communication that I write to you from Montmorillon, in the Vienne region of central France. I decided on the spur of the moment to take some time with friends and family in the UK and here in France while Marco is still enjoying the relatively “quieter” time of year, and [...]

Natalie Halbuer Life with a new puppy in the house can be fun, but there is also a lot of work involved considering all of the care and responsibility that comes along with it. When my puppy Grace first stepped into my home, her eyes filled with joy and she bounced around as happy as a clam. [...]

Father Gordon Zeneti is a bright new addition to the San Marco Catholic Church’s already spectacular parish. Father Gordon was recently added to the roster as of August 2, and plans on doing many new things for the church. His aim is to bring a much needed youthfulness to the parish, since he is in [...]

Voted unanimously 7 to 0 at the August 16 city council meeting, Jim Riviere’s title was changed in a very positive manner from Interim City Manager to Marco Island City Manager. The vision of City Manager, states the City of Marco Island’s web page, is “To be responsible to City Council for the administration of all [...]

You have seen the movement out of the corner of your eye; you have heard the subtle leaves or fronds twitch; and you have seen the quick, blurry, scurry of a small brown lizard on the pool deck or running up the lanai screen. Every first-time visitor exclaims at some point, “What was that?!” In Florida, [...]

Get off the highway? I know, I know, last time I told you to Get out on the Highway. But c’mon! It’s summer. The roads are empty; the crowds are non-existent; and it’s the perfect time to visit all those places not so easily accessible in high season. So, before it’s suddenly December and you [...]

This is a continuation of a series on the history of hurricanes in our area.If you missed part you can find it online at coastalbreezenews.com under Tales told Twice archives. The “Greatest Storms on Earth” – Part VIII If you are the least bit superstitious, then 2010 is not a good year. Not only is it the [...]

When I sat down with Henry Lowe, owner of Lowe’s Boat and Yacht Brokerage, at 278-B Capri Blvd. in Isles of Capri, I was totally mesmerized. Henry has that effect on people. A very good looking man with huge blue eyes and rugged Hemingway-esque features, he looks like a movie star. When you talk to [...]

August is Cataract Awareness Month Approximately 20.5 million Americans age forty and older are affected by cataracts, a concern for 50% of those aged 65-74 and 70% of those over age 74. These statistics are staggering as cataracts are the number one cause of blindness in adults, causing 48% of world blindness. Today more adults than [...]