There is no other person like James Paul Tribble. In his 50 years at Everglades City School, generations of students have been shaped by his presence. His influence was in full view during the …

“There isn’t enough fill in the face of the earth to build a railroad across the Everglades,” is a quote often attributed to one of Henry Flagler’s employees, after his attempts at …

Coastal Breeze News is proud to announce the acquisition of the Mullet Rapper! We’ve watched this publication grow since Patty Huff first started it in 2000 with the goal of giving Everglades City …

When I first moved here 32 years ago, I was happy to know that we had a convenient grocery store right here in downtown Everglades City. At that time, in the 1990s, it was owned and operated by …

You are invited to the retirement celebration of one of Everglades City’s favorite teachers! The Retirement Celebration, with food and drinks provided, will be held on May 15 from 6:00 PM to …

Celebrate 250 years of America with us at the Big Cypress Gallery on Sunday, July 12, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Meet Clyde Butcher in person and enjoy exclusive summer specials on his art and …

On May 30, you can learn how to save a life with a hands-only CPR AED demonstration. It will be held at the EMS-Fire Station 60, 201 Buckner Avenue, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the Special …

The results are in! Congratulations to Paula Gisewhite, the $150 winner of the Mullet Rapper logo contest! And we are happy to announce a second-place prize of $100 going to Kenneth A. Kubik. All …

There was a lot going on at the April 9 Lions Club meeting! Three long-time members were honored - Elaine Middelstaedt and Vickie and Bob Wells received Certificates of Recognition from Lions …

I first met “Trib” nearly 30 years ago after purchasing our home here in 1994 and began volunteering at Everglades City School. One of my friends, Jean Schultz, asked him if he would consider …

Have you ever had something special passed down in your family for multiple generations? My name is Amaia Lynn Mayberry-Freeman, and in my family, we have multiple restaurant businesses that are …

When did we organize, and why? What is our mission? What have we done for our community and what are our plans for the future? The Everglades Society for Historical Preservation (ESHP) was …

For the Miccosukee Indians, Earth Day is more than a holiday. It is a celebration of life. This year, the celebration, referred to as ‘International Big Mama Day,’ took place on Saturday, April …

In early March of 2025, concern was raised about the possibility of closing the Everglades Airpark. Kevin Dohm wrote an article in the Coastal Breeze News outlining the Collier County plan for …

In Chokoloskee, Florida, where the Everglades stretch wide and wild, there’s a certain rhythm to life that can’t be replicated anywhere else. It’s in the water, in the air, in the stories …

We want to sincerely thank the Lions Club for putting on this year’s Turkey Shoot. Thank you to all the volunteers and big thanks also go out to all of the businesses that donated door …

It's that time of year when our winter residents begin their journey back north. It is also the time we like to acknowledge them and thank them for all the services they provide to this community. …

Museum of the Everglades is celebrating a legacy individual and a legacy event in April!  Founder Barron Collier gets his due at the Third Thursday lecture on April 16 at 2:00 PM. “The Spirit …

April 1  EC Girls Softball vs. Lely7:00 PM    April 2  Ladies Coffee8:30 AM City Seafood    EC Boys Baseball vs. Naples Classical3:00 PM    April 3  ESHP First …

The Everglades Society for Historic Preservation is pleased to report that the Bank of Everglades Building project has made great progress during the past few months. This photo shows the rear of the …