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City's anniversary will be celebrated next week

It was Aug. 27, 1997 when the people of Marco Island headed to the polls and voted to incorporate, and Marco Island officially became a city.

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SWFLA To Do List: Dierks Bentley at Hertz Arena, more

The country star’s Beers On Me Tour includes opening acts Ashley McBryde and Travis Denning.

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City of Marco Island Celebrates 25 Years

City of Marco Island Celebrates 25 Years

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SWFLA To Do: 'Rescue Me' actor, comedian coming to Off The Hook, more

Actor and comedian Adam Ferrara — who has co-starred in the TV show "Rescue Me" and "The Job" — performs standup through Aug. 13 at Off The Hook Comedy Club.

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SWFLA To Do List: 'A Cracker at the Ritz' and more

Satirical duo Compton & Bennett perform a musical poking fun at Southwest Florida, including the songs “Snowbird Come (and He Won’t Go Home)”

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SWFLA To Do List: 'Art' at Joan Jenks, more

Various times through Aug. 7 Joan Jenks Auditorium, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples

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SWFLA To Do: Happy Hour for Hope, free Saturday at Naples Zoo, more

Marco Island Meals of Hope’s next Happy Hour for Hope will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, on the Marco Island Princess.

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SWFLA To Do List: Summer Luau Bash, more

This back-to-school bash features a doughnut-eating contest, potato-sack races and other contests; a meet-and-greet with Disney princess Moana.

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SWFLA To Do List: Greg Hahn at Off the Hook, more

The comedian performs Aug. 2-3 at Off The Hook Comedy Club.

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SWFLA To Do List: Birds of Paradise continues, 'Art' at Jenks, more

Free Family Days are back this month at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples.

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