Editorials

Someone who is eagle-eyed is said to have keen vision. Hence, the term eagle-eyed reporter — a journalist who rarely lets anything escape his or her watchful eye. Full story »

I won’t point fingers, but some city councilors and a hand full of residents have already tried and convicted City Manager Steven Thompson, without even bothering to look at the evidence. Heck, we haven’t even made it through discovery yet. Full story »

Occasionally, when an article appears in the Eagle like Wednesday’s “Politics get personal at council meeting,” I will get a couple of complaints from readers. Full story »

When it changes, some people don’t even think about it. You might give it a second thought as you suck in a breath of hot air as beads of sweat form on your forehead. It’s just another humid day on Marco. Full story »

I’m not much to look at, but for those of you who’d like to have a gander anyway, you’ll find me at Orion Bank Monday night, along with some of my compatriots. Full story »

As an ambitious study gets under way on whether the city of Marco Island should take over its electricity utility, there is one school of thought that the whole idea is moot. That is because a Marco Island Civic Association survey of its 2,500 members turns up 73 percent opposed. Full story »

Most of us desire to live a long time, especially if we’re able to retain our health and quality of life. If you chose Marco Island/Naples to live out the second half of your life, then AARP says great choice! Full story »

Rain, rain, go away. And it finally did! The sun peeked out of the clouds Wednesday evening after several days of what seemed like non-stop rain. Local weather forecasters estimate that 12 inches of rain fell on Marco, and six to eight inches was just on Wednesday! Full story »

On a recent weekend, a friend and I decided to take a nice Sunday drive to Sanibel and Captiva Island. I hear their names quite frequently on the news, but having moved here just over a year ago, this was my first opportunity for a visit. Full story »

Events are moving fast. The new Marco Island City Council is currently considering issues that will have significant long-term impacts on its residents. I need your input and guidance. Full story »

If someone cuts you off with a grocery cart between the milk and the bread, chances are you don’t flip ’em off as you speed around them. However, if someone cuts you off in traffic, there’s a good chance you might do just that. Full story »

I’m no good at goodbyes. While it’s partly because my well-disguised social awkwardness tends to creep out at times like these, it is also for another reason. I believe that, no matter what, in some capacity, and somewhere down the line, we’ll see each other again. This is no different. Full story »

Watching a video of Buddhist monks –– who are most often associated with peaceful ways of living – involved in a violent riot is to me a great irony as well as an obvious record of the tragedy of current human values. It saddens me deeply at the same time it awakens me from my lingering — although involuntary — indifference towards world happenings. Full story »

A photograph that was submitted to yourmarco.com a couple of weeks ago made me smile and laugh. A mother had submitted a photo of her young son getting ready to go into the pool. He had two buck teeth, a little fro and was completely decked out from head to toe in colorful swimming gear. Full story »

Dedicated supporters of a museum for Marco Island can’t wait. Full story »