Port of the Islands
Obituary: Madison Bell Scott “Sonny”
Sonny was born on March 11, 1944 in Sarasota, Florida. He attended the University of Florida where he was an ATO and was a huge Gator fan all his life.
Obituary: A Love Story
Edmund Paul Dalzell, 81, of Everglades City FL passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025 at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples FL.
CC Public Utility Alerts with NotifyNow
Collier County Public Utilities has introduced NotifyNow, a new notification service designed to keep customers informed about important water service updates.
Gulf of America
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has made it official—say goodbye to the Gulf of Mexico and hello to the Gulf of America.
New Restaurant in Port of the Islands Hotel
If you’re looking for something new and exciting right here in our area, you’ve got to check out the Saigon to Paris Café at the Port of the Islands Resort.
Florida Bass Gains Official Recognition
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized Florida bass as a unique species and incorporated the name change into rules.
Fishing Insights
March is here and we are seeing some warmer weather. But, as you know it also means high winds!
AI: Your Secret Gardening Tool – Making Your Garden Thrive
As March brings in prime gardening season in the Everglades, local gardeners are discovering an unexpected ally in their quest for the perfect garden: artificial intelligence, or AI.
There’s Bears in Those Everglades!
When my wife and I moved to the Everglades in 2019 to take the pastorate on Chokoloskee Island, we figured the change from one rural area to another would be simple.
Mmm… That Sweet Vanilla
Vanilla, the flavor superstar we all know and love, has a wild and fascinating story—especially in Southwest Florida.
