The Coastal Breeze News invites Marco Island residents to play an active role in the upcoming City Council election by submitting questions to the newspaper for presentations to the candidates. As …

The Marco Island City Council voted Sunday to end the City’s longtime state lobbying contract, approved the purchase of two new fire trucks, and heard concerns about conditions at Winterberry Park …

The City of Marco Island Bond Referendum came in at a dead heat with 50% voting yes and 50% voting no. Preliminary voting results show 2,257 for and 2,256 against. The first unofficial results from …

It’s hard to imagine there’s ever been a more popular choice for police chief than Joe Belardo. The packed city council chambers have likely never seen so many happy people as the crowd that was …

Amendment 3 will appear on the November 2026 general election ballot as a constitutional amendment proposing an increase to the state’s homestead exemption and a reduction in the cap on …

Marco Island City Manager Dr. Casey Lucius announced Monday that Joseph Belardo has been selected as the city’s permanent police chief during a Marco Island City Council meeting that also included …

Over six acres along Bayshore Drive have been opened for new construction, as Collier County seeks interested parties to bring housing, mixed-use, and community-focused development to the area …

It’s been nearly four years since Hurricane Ian made landfall and battered the Florida coast, and nearly four years since the central bathrooms have been open on Tigertail Beach. It’s been just …

Driving the water truck and watering the landscape medians is a routine repeated five days a week by John Richards of Public Works. Richards has been with Public Works for 21 years and in October …

After a lengthy and at times contentious special meeting, the Marco Island Planning Board recommended approval of redevelopment plans for Marco River Marina, commonly known as Rose Marina. The …

During its July 20 budget workshop, the Marco Island City Council gave informal direction to continue preparing a proposed $34.3 million general fund budget using the City’s current property tax …

Having called Marco Island home for nearly 30 years, Bailey is seeking to bring his experience in business, community planning, and civic leadership to the City Council. As the majority owner of FCI …

At its July 20 meeting, the Marco Island City Council reviewed the City’s first comprehensive traffic count report since 2012, unanimously agreed that the City will not pursue replacing the Marco …

Sometimes the city’s efforts fly underneath the radar. Such is the case with recent bicycle-pedestrian improvements being executed islandwide. Recently, the city’s public works department has led …

The Coastal Breeze News invites Marco Island residents to play an active role in the upcoming City Council election by submitting questions to the newspaper for presentations to the candidates. As …

When Marco Island voters head to the polls on August 18, they will consider a referendum for a $23 million transportation bond. This represents a significant investment, and the purpose of this …

The City of Marco Island will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m.  Fireworks will launch from a barge located offshore between …

Interim Police Chief Joe Belardo is focusing on Marco’s hot-button issues. "I call them my big four,” said Belardo. “Obviously, noise is one. Then you've got the beach. It's a big one. …

Residents packed the Marco City Hall council chambers on June 22 to learn how to "Be Prepared. Be Informed" ahead of hurricane season. With notepads in hand and questions ready, attendees gathered to …

A collaborative effort between the Marco Island Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, local wildlife experts, and City Public Works staff has resulted in new measures aimed at protecting …