Goodland News

Phase I dead zone, pictured here, is located near Steven's Landing on the north side of SR-92. PHOTOS BY NATALIE STROM/COASTAL BREEZE NEWS What is it that holds Marco Island together? It took years of dredging and filling, building roads, constructing bridges and paying countless dollars in taxes to build such a beautiful island.

Actually, it's about doing good, not debauchery, as "Wet Paint Live" returns to the island for the fifth year.

Goodland is a small fishing village near Marco Island with a year-round poplulation of about 400 people.

Cape Coral had quite a season last year in boys soccer, losing only one match on the way to winning... The milky winter sun is just clearing the wall of red mangroves next to Stan's Idle Hour as Stan's... Goodland is a small fishing village near Marco Island with a year-round poplulation of about 400 people.

My favorite Goodland skyscape ever: Moments after my Grandpa, with a grin and a grunt, flings a knot of fish guts high against the sunset, they descend, untangling as they do - spiraling, looping, finally forming a loose crimson heart before vanishing into eager pelican maws.

The Marco Island Fire Department is supporting one of their own with their annual hot dog and bratwurst stand at this year's Mullet Festival in Goodland.

The Marco Island Clergy Association's 2012 Interfaith Community Educational Series, titled "Embracing with Love and Understanding - An Interfaith, Community Adult Education Series", provides an opportunity to learn about one another's faith at weekly lectures and discussions.

Join Linda Cramer, President of the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association and National Association of Care Managers Fellow, for a lively presentation and discussion about how to maintain the active lifestyle you love.

The Turkey Buzzards are back circling in the skies over Goodland and that means it's time for the Mullet Festival held annually at Stan's and Sons Idle Hour Seafood Restaurant the weekend before Super Bowl.

Cellist Tom Porter plays as artists, guests and sponsors mix at the Wet Paint Live meet-and-greet night held Jan.

David Albers/Staff - Fabien Cousteau speaks about a mangrove restoration project near Goodland alongside Robin Lewis, head of Coastal Resources Group, at a press conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve on Tuesday, Jan.