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Stone Crab Fleet Blessed Ahead of Challenging Season

Daniels extends a hand as he blesses the family aboard one of the vessels from the stone crab fleet.

Over a dozen boats slip down the Barron River once again, mooring to the dock beside Camellia Street Grill as throngs of residents look on. The stone crab season is about to begin, and once again, …

City Finance Administrator to Retire After 9 Years in Office

After nearly nine years of dedicated service, Everglades City Finance Administrator Tammie Pernas will retire on December 30. Since joining the City in January 2018, Tammie has played an important …

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Tall Tales from the Everglades

The Alligator That Wouldn’t Fight

I’ve wrestled alligators for twenty-three years. Been bitten twice, dragged into the water once, and had one particularly unpleasant fellow take a chunk out of my favorite boots. But in all those …

Remembering Everglades Legend Doug House

The Everglades Lost a Legend, but We Lost Our Everything. With broken hearts and a sadness words could never express, our family shares the passing of our beloved Captain Doug House. …

In Memory of Marya Repko

There were only two of us, and Marya was five years my senior. It wasn’t until she moved to England in the 60s that I missed her. After a few years working for Cambridge University Press, she …

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Arita Hoffman Parker

Arita Parker, 91, of Copeland, Florida, passed peacefully in the presence of family members on September 4, 2025, at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida. Born August 13, 1934, in her family home in …

In Loving Memory of Vicki J. (Thompson) Hook

Vicki Hook, a dedicated public servant and pillar of the communities she served, died peacefully at her home on Marco Island, Florida, on March 10, 2026. Renowned for her tireless work ethic and …

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Patty Huff, president of the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation, introduces Carolyn Thompson during their afternoon tea talk on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Carolyn Thompson Reflects on City’s Past at Afternoon Tea

Few today can remember Everglades City’s height as a company town, when it was the county seat and headed by the Barron Collier and his family, but Carolyn Thompson can. At 92 years old, …

Airplanes lined up alongside the runway at Everglades Airpark on Saturday, Oct. 3, for its Pancake Fly-In event.

Pancake Fly-In Draws Dozens of Pilots to Everglades Airpark

In the early hours of Saturday morning, dozens of airplanes landed at the Everglades Airpark, with golf carts ferrying pilots between the airstrip and McLeod Park. They all arrived for one reason: …

Hangar Repairs and More Events Ahead at Everglades Airpark

Collier County recently confirmed that the contract for hangar repairs at Everglades Airpark has two more steps before it is awarded to Allen Enterprises of Orlando. Once the county repairs and …

The Star of the Everglades, Part Two

The “New” Star of the Everglades, at the time moored at Boat Haven in Naples, then owned by Capt. Jim Martin (c. 1971).

In our last issue, the history of the original vessel, the Star (of the Everglades), operated by the Lopez family from Lopez River and Chokoloskee was covered, …

Building Gator Buddies

Each Quarter at Everglades City School, we have a Pep Rally to celebrate our students’ achievements. This year, Mrs. Whitcomb, our media specialist, brought forth a fantastic idea to our secondary …

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Dusty Crum with one of his pizza creations.

The Man in the Swamp

If you live in the Everglades, you have either seen him or heard of him. Hair sometimes in a ponytail, barefoot or wearing flip-flops. If you look in the back of his SUV, you just might find some …

How to Impress a Woman III

Wine her, dine her, call her, hug her, support her, hold her, surprise her, and compliment her, smile at her, listen to her, laugh with her, cry with her, romance her, believe in her, cuddle with …

Brad Shaw: Postcards from the Gulf of America

The Enemy’s Vote

My grandfather Charles L. Shaw served in the U.S. Navy at the turn of the last century. He circumnavigated the globe on the USS Tennessee in 1907 in Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet. We have the …

The Man in the Swamp

If you live in the Everglades, you have either seen him or heard of him. Hair sometimes in a ponytail, barefoot or wearing flip-flops. If you look in the back of his SUV, you just might find some …

May Fishing in the 10,000 Islands

After being disappointed in the outcome for April, I am looking forward to some stable weather! We did catch some nice fish in April and had some good days, but the overall month was less than …

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4 retro-fueled room designs for fresh inspiration today

Houzz reports on four retro-inspired room designs blending past styles with modern touches, showcasing 1920s Art Deco, 1950s charm, 1960s Space Age, and vibrant 1990s aesthetics.

If you're going with a lower-cost health insurance plan, make sure to read the fine print.

Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.

Why are school mornings so stressful? A psychologist explains, and organizers share what works

Closets by Design reports that school mornings are stressful due to time constraints and disorganization.

Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula reports that good mental health involves coping skills, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose.

What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.