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"Controversy in Paradise: Water Park Plans Stir Community Backlash, Trunk Show in Support of Our Daily Bread, and More!"
"Controversy in Paradise: Water Park Plans Stir Community Backlash, Trunk Show in Support of Our Daily Bread, and More!"
"Controversy in Paradise: Water Park Plans Stir Community Backlash, Trunk Show in Support of Our Daily Bread, and More!"
Exciting news from Marco Island: Trunk show at Kathein Jewelers, Christmas tree lighting, early photos with Santa, Taste of Bayshore, Pet Parade, tech award win, and more! Don't miss out! 🌟🎄🎅🎁🐾🏆🚗
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Dec 11, 2025
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Happy December, everyone! We hope you ALL had a wonderful Thanksgiving this past week with a lot of great food, friends, family, and good laughs. We certainly did, but we're back and ready to get started on this week's happenings around Marco Island! |
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Kathein Jewelers Supporting Our Daily Bread with a Trunk Show on December 6th! |
Trunk Show: Sip & Shop for a Cause! 🥂🧡
🍷Please join us and Sip & Shop for a cause! 🥂🧡
🕕Saturday, December 6, From 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. 📍Kathein Jewelers of Marco 133 S Barfield Dr, Marco Island 🎁Up to 20%* of all jewelry purchased will benefit Our Daily Bread Food Pantry!
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Christmas Tree Lighting at Bayshore in Naples on Thursday |
The Bayshore Christmas Tree Lighting Starts Thursday at 5:30 PM. There will be caroling and a Holiday Bayshore Walk Led by TheNaples Girls Walk Club.
📍3321 Bayshore Drive, Naples |
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Early Photos With Santa & Mrs. Clause at Bayshore |
📍 3200 BAYSHORE DR
Take the kiddies to see Santa early and have photos done on December 4th at Omaya Studio! Alice Sweetwater's Bar & Grill is sponsoring it, and it should be a fun and festive start to the season! |
Taste of Bayshore For The Holidays |
Stop in for Specials after the Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4th!
Seventh South Waterfront Rebecca's Ankrolab Brewing The Med I Love Curry The Real Macaw Baci Trattoria Low Brow and Last but Not Least... Los Molcajete |
Christmas Tree Lighting at Veteran's Park THIS Saturday |
Our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Marco Island is THIS Saturday, and it starts at 6:00 PM. Bring your Chairs, Blankets, and Jackets if it starts to look Chilly for the Evening! The weather says low of 73* Right Now, but as we all know, it Changes Daily. 🎄🤶🎅
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Pet Parade at The Esplanade on December 9th |
Time to get your buddy ready to strut at The Esplanade! Enjoy music, drinks, prizes and fun for your pet and yourself. It starts at 5:30 PM so make sure you and you loved one are dressed for the event! It is so much fun to see how all of the animals look in their costumes! |
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A talented Gulf Coast High School student is making waves after winning a prestigious tech competition for an innovative weather application.
Dallas Szittai was named the winner of the 10th annual Congressional App Challenge for Florida's 26th District, an event hosted by Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart to encourage STEM participation.
His winning app, Warn.live, provides real-time severe weather alerts by pairing live radar with official National Weather Service warnings.
Its ability to send instant push notifications is a key feature that officials believe could dramatically improve community safety during storms in Southwest Florida.
Driven by his passion for weather and web development, Szittai created a tool with life-saving potential.
This remarkable achievement is just the start, as he plans to expand the app’s features nationwide, showcasing the incredible innovation emerging from Collier County schools. Read More... |
Saturday Food Pantry – Drive‑Thru |
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A contentious proposal by the Naples Grande Beach Resort to build a large water attraction is facing a wave of opposition from its neighbors.
Located at 475 Seagate Drive, the resort plans to replace its tennis courts with a lazy river and water slides.
Nearby communities, including Seagate, Naples Cay, and Pelican Bay, are fighting the project.
Residents fear what they are calling an amusement park will bring excessive noise, traffic, and light pollution to their quiet neighborhoods, especially amid concerns the attraction would be open to the general public.
While Collier County will weigh in, the final decision may rest with the powerful Pelican Bay Foundation, the area's master governing board.
The Foundation must balance the resort's rights as a member with the concerns of resident homeowners.
With no final plans submitted, the community is bracing for a fight to protect its neighborhood's character. Read More... |
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Marco Island homeowners facing sky-high water bills from hidden leaks can soon expect relief.
The City is rolling out a major technological upgrade, installing 11,500 new ultrasonic smart meters in response to resident complaints over shocking charges, including one family’s recent $7,000 bill.
This new system will empower homeowners by providing real-time water usage data through a dedicated online portal.
Most importantly, the smart meters will send immediate alerts when a potential leak is detected, helping prevent a small drip from becoming a financial disaster.
The comprehensive, year-long project also involves inspecting nearly 4,900 service lines for EPA compliance.
Officials anticipate completing the island-wide installation by the fall of 2025, bringing peace of mind and greater control to local utility customers. Read More... |
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Meetups and Outdoor Live Music Options |
Live Music Around Marco Island This Week |
The Boardroom
The Boardroom
Snook Inn
Stan's Idle Hour
Snook Inn
The Boardroom
Snook Inn
Stan's Idle Hour
The Boardroom
The Boardroom
Stan's Idle Hour
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Happy Hour HighlightsIsland life: sunscreen, cocktails, and questionable decisions....🍹🌊🍸 |
We always have a Lot of great options for happy hour across the island. Here are some of the top spots with their typical schedules in no order:
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The Marco Island Farmers Market... Every Wednesday until April! |
For more information on becoming a vendor, check out the City Website with the Applications! They are available now. |
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🎲 Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub – Trivia Nights |
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🧑🤝🧑 Marco Men’s Club – Monthly Meeting |
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🃏 Canasta Club of Marco Island |
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Marco Island Shell Club |
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Rotary Club of Marco Island (Noontime) |
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Line Dancing? Why Yes we Have That! |
Where: Mackle Park in Marco Island
When: On Tuesdays Starting October 7th 2026 at 9:30-10:30AM Low Beginners &10:30-11:30AM High Beginners What it is: A class featuring line dancing for all who attend. 18 and Up Cost: $10 per class per person. See more and Get Signed up Here. |
Marco Island Sportfishing Club |
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Car Cruise In |
When: Saturdays From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Marco Corvette & Muscle Car Club. Where: Marco Lutheran Church parking lot. Find out More: MarcoIslandCorvettes.com |
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Look at this CUTIE!
Name: Gable
Description: Gable can be found lounging in the sunshine while watching birds or zooming around after toys. He looks forward to his meals and will begin dancing around his room in anticipation. Gable is one of our sweet, special needs cats who lives with incontinence due to a spinal abnormality. This condition also makes his gait a bit different from other cats, but certainly doesn't slow him down. To support him in his future home, Gable comes with a $600 health & wellness credit for use at our full-service veterinary clinic.
Ready to adopt? Visit the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples von Arx Adoption Center during our walk-in hours Tuesday – Sunday from 12:30 - 4:30 pm.
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