EC: Mullet Rapper Newsstands

Where do I pick up a copy of the Mullet Rapper? Visit our Newsstand page to see all the locations that host the Mullet Rapper.

EC: Reserve Mcloed Park?

Can I reserve the Mcloed Park for an event? To Reserve the City Park for an Event contact the City Clerk at (239) 695-4558 or email: Dsmallwood@cityofeverglades.org ( CityofEverglades.org )

Park: Drones in the Park?

Can I fly my drone in Everglades National Park? No, drones and other unmanned aircraft are not allowed in the park, or any other National Park Service site. This includes model airplanes, quadcopters, etc. ( nps.gov )

Park: Which Park to Hunt

Where can I hunt in Everglades National Forrest? Hunting is permitted exclusively in Big Cypress Preserve. Visit our hunting page for more details.

POI: Long Term Parking

Where can I park my car if I’m leaving in a boat for an extended trip? Check with The Ship Store at (239) 642-3133 or Port of the Islands Marina at (239) 389-0367.

POI: Trip Time to the Ocean

How long does it take to get out to the ocean from Port of the Islands It usually takes around 45 minutes to cruise from the Port of the Islands to the ocean. The journey includes navigating through a long, no-wake zone canal, providing a delightful and unhurried ride. Bring a cover for sun protection during this slow and scenic route. About half an hour in, you’ll arrive at the expansive and naturally beautiful mangroves before reaching the open waters of the ocean.

POI: Where can I park?

In Port of the Islands, where can I park if I’m going out on the water? You can park in the parking lot by Port of the Islands Marina. Check with The Ship Store at (239) 642-3133 or Port of the Islands Marina at (239) 389-0367.

EVG School Updates

Everglades City

by Dr. Cherie Allison, Principal, EVG, Everglades City School

Congratulations to our very own Katie Collins for her acceptance into the University of Florida!!! The University of Florida only has a 30% acceptance rate for all applicants so Way To Go Katie!! EVG couldn’t be prouder of you.

Everglades City School Snorkeling the Coral Reefs

My favorite part of the field trip was snorkeling on the Coral Reef! The corals were beautiful and the water was very clear and cold!
– Briseida Valle

A great memory is when we went to the coral reef! The coral reef was beautiful and colorful, there were many types of fish, and there were many, many corals! I even saw some Queen Conchs and a stingray. The mangrove ecology was nice too! I liked the starfish race! We got to name and release the starfish!
– Melinda Cruz

The snorkeling was very fun and I saw many different types of animals! This was the best field trip I have ever went on! I loved the zooplankton lab!
– Kevin Cruz

I loved the stingray I saw while snorkeling on the Coral Reef! I loved our instructors Jake and Natalie!
– Violet Henry

Everglades City School Essa Harris Artist

Congratulations Essa Harris for being chosen as the EVG artist for the Superintendents art show! Essa will be recognized by the superintendent on April the 8th at the Martin Luther King Administrative Building.

Just as a reminder about the Career Expo at EVG on March the 28th from 4-7 pm. You must hand in the slip of intent to be invited to this event. This form is on the back of the flyer or on the school website. Please hand them in to the front office of the school. Info: https://www.collierschools.com

On Friday, February 16, 2024 the Everglades City fourth and fifth graders went on an amazing field trip to the Marine Lab in Key Largo, Florida. The students spent the day exploring the different habitats that surround Key Largo, including the mangrove ecology, grass bed ecology, and the coral reef ecology. Throughout the day students discovered the amazing plants and animals that live in these fragile ecosystems. The day concluded with two incredible science labs that focused on invertebrates and the incredibly important microorganisms of phytoplankton. The field trip was an incredible experience!

I have not had that much fun in years! Thank you!
– Shiloh Beck

Everglades City School 6th Graders Solar Cars

Sixth grade students working on their Solar Cars for the Collier County Solar car challenge!

Everglades City School Elementary Student of the Month Madelynn Thorner

Everglades City School Secondary Student of the Month Turner Shealy

Congratulations February Students of the Month Madelynn Thoner and Turner Shealy!

Everglades City School’s spring Scholastic book fair was a huge success! In addition to earning funds for our media center, the excitement for reading was felt by all! Students were so happy with their new books! We are especially thankful to Deputy Sue and the Police Activities League for purchasing a NEW book for all the EVG students! Monday, March 4th Deputy Sue shopped with each EVG student! Wow!

Plus, she and the Police Activities League supported EVG teachers with a special gift! Deputy Sue delivered special gift bags for our teachers that included books from the fair! Incredible! EVG would also like to thank the Everglades Lions Club for sponsoring the media center!

The Everglades Lions Club’s sizeable donation enabled us to purchase new books for the library! These exciting new books will benefit all! Thank you for supporting literacy at EVG!

Collier County Public School 2024-2025 School Year Registration Open

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opened on February 1, 2024. If you have an incoming kindergarten student or are NEW to the school district, please complete your registration as soon as possible: www.collierschools.com/registration. You’ll find many helpful resources on the site, including required documents, video tutorials, and frequently asked questions. We can’t wait to meet our new #CCPSFamily members!