Amanda Fonseca, Photo Editor • May 28, 2026

MIA Class of 2026 throwing their caps in the air to end the night.

2026 Commencement Ceremony

Bella Shymske, Features Editor • May 27, 2026

Families, friends, faculty, and graduates filled the auditorium as the Class of 2026 crossed the stage during the Marco Island Academy commencement...

Marco Island Academy Offers New Electives

Alden Zards and Jesus Nunez • May 27, 2026

Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge in Southwest Florida.
Photo credit to David Shindle for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission via Wikipedia Commons under Wikipedia Commons License’

The Price of Progress: Federal Lawsuit Over Collier Development Sparks Conservation Crisis

Bella Shymske, Features Editor • May 27, 2026

As Collier County continues expanding, a growing legal battle over development and conservation is forcing residents to face a difficult question:...

Voter’s Guide: The 2026 Collier County School Board Primary Election

Samuel Zocco, Opinions Editor • May 27, 2026

On Tuesday, August 18th, voters in Collier County will cast their ballots in the Primary Election to advance their candidates to the November...

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Amanda Fonseca, Photo Editor • May 28, 2026

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Bella Shymske, Features Editor • May 27, 2026

Families, friends, faculty, and graduates filled the auditorium as the Class of 2026 crossed the stage during the Marco Island Academy commencement...

Marco Island Academy Offers New Electives

Alden Zards and Jesus Nunez • May 27, 2026

The Price of Progress: Federal Lawsuit Over Collier Development Sparks Conservation Crisis

Bella Shymske, Features Editor • May 27, 2026

As Collier County continues expanding, a growing legal battle over development and conservation is forcing residents to face a difficult question:...

Voter’s Guide: The 2026 Collier County School Board Primary Election

Samuel Zocco, Opinions Editor • May 27, 2026

On Tuesday, August 18th, voters in Collier County will cast their ballots in the Primary Election to advance their candidates to the November...

The Persistence Podcast – Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli, Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools

Lola Green and Alina Nguyen

May 15, 2026

In this episode of the Persistence Podcast, hosts Lola and Alina sit down with Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli, Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools.

The ladies dive into navigating leadership career paths, juggling professional growth with family life, and the unique pressures of running an A-rated school district in Florida. Perfect for aspiring leaders and working parents alike!

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Lola Green, Editor-in-Chief

Lola Green is a senior at Marco Island Academy and the Editor-in-Chief for The Mia Wave. When she’s not at school, you can find her shopping until she has no more money or listening to her favorite artists while stuffing her face with sweets. Lola plans to attend college but is not sure where.

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