🌱 How Marco Island neighbors teamed up to save a stranded osprey
Marco Island, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Marco Island! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Marco Island neighbors teamed up to save a stranded osprey
- See how Marco Island home prices tower over the rest of the metro.
Also on today's calendar: Outreach - Marco Island Library and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 79.
- Friday: Humid with hazy sun, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Caught in a Line, Back on the Wing: Community and Clinic Rescue Marco Island Osprey (englewoodreview.com) — A young osprey tangled high in a tree on Marco Island is back flying free after a coordinated rescue by local police, fire crews, LCEC workers, and wildlife experts. The bird was safely retrieved with a bucket truck, treated at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, and released, showcasing how Marco Island neighbors and regional conservation groups can work together to protect local wildlife. 
• Cities with the most expensive homes in the Naples metro area (wftv.com) — Marco Island tops the Naples metro area for typical home values at about $859,000, far above nearby communities like Naples, Goodland, and Immokalee. The piece uses recent Zillow data to show how prices and one- and five-year changes compare across the region, underscoring how costly it’s become to buy on the island.
📸 Around Marco Island
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Upcoming Events in
Marco Island
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★ Featured events ★
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Boardroom Tavern Marco Island →
The Boardroom Tavern, 174 Royal Palm Dr, Marco Island
6:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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CJ's by the Bay Live Music Thursday
Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 1102 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
6:00 pm -
Shrine Club of Marco Island
Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 1102 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
11:30 am -
Outreach - Marco Island Library →
Marco Island Library, 210 S Heathwood Dr, Marco Island
10:00 am -
Sunrise Rotary of Marco Island
Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 1102 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
7:00 am -
Meals of Hope Happy Hour
Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 1102 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
12:30 pm -
MIHS - Red, White and You at the Museum: A July 4th Celebration
Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 1102 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
10:00 am -
Katie Dietz: The Deck At 560- The Hilton Marco Island →
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, 560 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island
6:00 pm
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Monday June 29
Tuesday June 30
Wednesday July 1
📣 Marco Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mahjong with The Patty Baker Humane Society Naples | Barbatella →
Barbatella, 1290 3rd St S, Naples
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The Future of Wellness - Organic Food and Regenerative Medicine →
Ascent at Metropolitan Naples, 1950 Mayfair St, Naples
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Hurricane Preparedness: Protect Your Property. Protect Your Future. →
John R. Wood Properties - Old Naples #824, 824 5th Ave S #2, Naples
5:00 pm -
Intelligent Singles Mixer in Naples FL! →
Tulia Italian Steak, 365 5th Ave S, Naples
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Marco Island PatchAM possible:
- Mahjong Cafe SWFL — (239) 206-0010
Weekly Mahjong pop-ups in Naples & Marco 🀄️
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Smoke ?
Anyone know why there is a strong smell of smoke on the island? Very strong- try not to be outside…. (Nextdoor N Barfield Dr) - Stonewalls Atlantic smoked salmon with bagel, onions, capers, arugula, strawberries with bits of cantaloupe, grapes, and Philadelphia cream cheese.
Very friendly service. I've been a patron for over 15 years. Always consistent. 551 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL. Across from the Hilton… (Nextdoor Marco Beach)
- Hilton Grand Vacations posted a job opening for Housekeeper Per Unit (Friday only) in Marco Island. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Summer Camp Counselor in Naples. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marco Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lely
- Gulf Coast Runners awards $85.5K in scholarships to 28 Collier County seniors (naplesnews.com)
- Collier County voters to decide on contested special district races (palmbeachpost.com)
Naples
- Love Island USA: Who is Sydney Eugene of Naples, Florida? (naplesnews.com)
- Naples' version of ‘Shark Tank' returns (floridaweekly.com)
- In photos, rescued Florida panther kitten recovering at Naples Zoo (naplesnews.com)
Ok Marco Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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