Local artisan farmers have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, since most of their produce was reaching consumers by being featured on restaurant menus. While that option is temporarily foreclosed and popular farmer’s markets are inaccessible, the concept of fresh, healthy food is more important than ever. The entire concept of Community Supported Agriculture was based on a direct co

  Marco Island announced Monday that they had voted to open one public beach access for entrance and one for an exit. The idea was meant to give residents the ability to walk on the beach for exercise and some fresh air. However, the concern residents had was that it would give a reason for more people to come into the area, putting residents at a higher risk. On Wednesday mor

Marco Island approves opening two beach access points   Marco Island City Council approved opening two beach access points in a 4-3 vote Monday. The council wants to open an entrance and exit for a beach area on the island beginning Monday, April 13. The plan includes limiting the amount of gear individuals can bring. And the access areas would be open from dawn until dusk. There was n

  If you feel like you’re stuck home right now, you are not alone. The governor’s safer-at-home order has most of us inside. But that hasn’t stopped a man in Marco Island from trying to cheer up his neighbors. Every evening, Tom Blaney walks outside his Marco Island home and sings for everybody who will listen. “I think it’s an awesome relief from what&rs