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, …

Carolyn Thompson Reflects on City’s Past at Afternoon Tea

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

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, …

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 …

Pancake Fly-In Draws Dozens of Pilots to Everglades Airpark

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

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 …

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 …

The Star of the Everglades, Part Two

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

KAYAK reports that airfare to Hawai‘i drops by up to 19% in fall, making it an ideal time to visit, with the shoulder season offering comfortable weather and lower prices.

Florida is one of fall's best airfare deals. Here's why.

Dreaming of Florida's sandy beaches? Fall is your best chance to go, according to new KAYAK data that shows airfare to Hawai‘i drops by as much as 19% after the peak summer travel season. In fact, three …

These trees make living with the mosquitos worthwhile

Everglades City is ablaze with scarlet red Royal Poinciana trees! Chokoloskee has more burnt orange colors, but just as spectacular! Seeing these beautiful trees around town makes living with the …

From Left to Right: Fiorella Fernandez, FWC, Diamond Bergeron, Bergeron Everglades Foundation, Annisa Karim, FWC, Tom Reinert, FWC, "Alligator" Ron Bergeron, SFWMD, Kodiak Hengstebeck, FWC, Pedro Ramos, NPS, Henri Ferré, Inversa, and Drew Bartlett, SFWMD.

The Florida Python Challenge™ is Back!

Mark your calendars — the annual Florida Python Challenge™ is back for 2026! Kicking off on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 AM, and running until Sunday, July 19 at 5:00 PM, registered participants in …

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 …

Florida pushes publishers to play down climate change in textbooks

How Florida quietly removed climate change content from textbooks “Good morning, class! Please take your seats. I’m your new science teacher, Mr. Ilg. “You’re probably wondering what happened to your old teacher, Ms. Glowasky. She made one factual comment on Facebook about Charlie Kirk, got fired, sued the school board, and collected a […]

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 …

Choose Experienced Leaders for Council

I would like to submit a letter to the editor for your consideration. As Marco Island voters prepare for upcoming City Council elections, I’d like to encourage everyone to take a close look at …

Jason Bailey for City Council

As Marco Island residents consider who will best serve our community on City Council, I would like to express my support for Jason Bailey. Marco Island is a very special place, and preserving …

The pros and cons of being a surrogate

Circle Surrogacy reports that becoming a gestational surrogate is a personal choice involving emotional, financial, and time commitments, requiring careful consideration.

When memory starts to change, what can help someone stay independent longer?

QMedic reports on how families can recognize memory changes in aging loved ones and provide targeted support to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Dealing with grief during the holidays

Talkspace notes that dealing with grief during the holidays can be overwhelming, and suggests it's important to acknowledge your feelings, set boundaries, and seek support for healing.

Excessive sweating: What supplements and medication can and can't do

Degree Deodorant reports that excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can be managed through various treatments, but supplements lack sufficient evidence.

What a post-workout sauna offers and how to do it right

AXE reports that post-workout sauna sessions can aid relaxation and improve circulation, but should complement and not replace exercise and recovery routines.

Should women take creatine during perimenopause?

Ritual reports creatine may benefit women during perimenopause by supporting muscle strength and lean mass, though research is still evolving in this area.

Millions Of Americans Have Prediabetes; What Older Adults Need To Know

Early screening for diabetes and learning to prevent and manage the condition can help you have a healthier life.

by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD, MPH Chief Medical Officer of Signify Health (NAPSI)—During November, Diabetes Awareness Month, and throughout the year, one statistic stands out: Over 115 million U.S. …

Trust Your Gut: One Woman’s Rare Disease Journey

(BPT) - When Stacy felt a familiar pain return to her arms, fingers and wrists, she knew something wasn't right.Her bloodwork, however, told a different story. At a routine appointment, the results …

Dry Eye: An Overlooked Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause

(Feature Impact) Dry eye is one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, the phase of fluctuating hormones leading up to a woman’s final period, and menopause, the point in a woman’s …

America's #1 Cancer Is More Common Than We Thought

(NewsUSA) - New estimates suggest that 4.7 million Americans are diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) annually, while advances in treatment offer patients more choices than ever before.NMSC …

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most …

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …

Long Before Tremors, Sleep May Hold Important Clues to Parkinson’s

(BPT) - Key takeawaysSome people physically act out their dreams. They may punch, kick or yell while asleep. This condition is called REM sleep behavior disorder or RBD.RBD may be an early warning …

Tiny fish, big hope: The science bringing rare epilepsy research home

(BPT) - Exciting new research models and at-home clinical trials are shortening the distance between breakthrough science and the families who need it most.For families facing a rare epilepsy …

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …

Caring for the Caregiver: 7 Ways to Support Those Who Care for Others

(Feature Impact) Whether it's helping an older family member manage appointments and medications, caring for a sick child or coordinating disability services for a loved one, almost everyone will be a caregiver, need a caregiver or both at some point in their lifetime.

Real-World Weight Journeys: Exploring Health Experiences to Improve Care

(Feature Impact) A number on a scale tells only part of the story. Living well is also about having energy, feeling your best and enjoying a good quality of life. Yet each person's path is different, and lifestyle changes, medicines and other approaches to managing weight can affect health in different ways.

Protect Your Heart and Brain by Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of AFib

(Feature Impact) AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart's electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. More than 10 million people in the U.S. live with AFib, so if you're one of them, there are plenty of ways to find connection, support and resources to help.

Ghost networks, explained: Why finding a doctor can be so hard, even when you have insurance

Zocdoc reports that ghost networks make finding doctors difficult, as many listed providers are unavailable for appointments, leading to access issues for patients.