Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fake black cats spark mystery in Florida's burrowing owl capital (marconews.com) — Florida wildlife advocates are grappling with creative — and sometimes harmful — attempts to deter protected birds, and Marco Island figures into the pattern. The story recalls a local real estate agent accused of using mothballs on burrowing owls and a man arrested after allegedly driving a golf cart through black skimmers on a Marco Island beach, highlighting ongoing tensions between development and conservation.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Rick's Island Salon & Day Spa has been experiencing phone issues since Saturday. If you need to contact us for appointments you can call or text 239-860-2202 or email lapopoff@icloud.com We apologize for the inconvenience and … (Nextdoor Tigertail)
Looking for a cleaner for a 892 Sq ft 2 bedroom/2 bath condo on Marco Island. Prefer cleaning every other week on a Thursday afternoon. Must start between noon and 1 PM. Full time resident. Must do windows. Please text 508-330… (Nextdoor South Beach)
Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Marco Island. Apply here.
Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Marco Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marco Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Naples
MOKE America Naples Expands Fleet with New Electric Vehicles (fuelcellsworks.com)
Alba Cuka, 16, beats leukemia, reunites with Golisano on volleyball court (winknews.com)
Naples Beach plans to undergo $8M sand restoration project (gulfcoastnewsnow.com)
Golden Gate
Who's on top of SW FL Super 10 football rankings entering Week 5? (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!