The Marco Island City Council met April 6, 2026, for a lengthy and at times contentious meeting covering water quality, shark fishing, infrastructure funding, and the ongoing search for a new city …

The Marco Island Planning Board held a marathon meeting this week, reviewing several high-profile and sometimes contentious proposals affecting local businesses and development. Parking Variance …

A significant portion of the March 2, 2026, City Council meeting focused on how to fund urgently needed infrastructure projects, particularly bridge replacements. City Manager Dr. Casey Lucius …

The Marco Island Police Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) shore-based shark fishing awareness town hall attracted a full house to city council chambers …

The Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation presented its Firefighter of the Year to Division Chief Jake Clemmons at the annual celebration luncheon on February 25. Clemmons was recently promoted to …

The February 17 Marco Island City Council meeting stretched late into the evening, drawing extensive public comment and debate on topics ranging from state legislative uncertainty and city finances …

Marco Island officials and residents convened for a wide-ranging discussion on a proposed transportation bond, parks funding priorities, and ongoing concerns related to pickleball facilities and …

Construction has begun on a new Vietnam War Memorial at Veterans’ Community Park. The cost of the memorial is approximately $600,000 and all funds have been raised by the American Legion Post 404. …

The current maintenance and repair of the Sand Dollar Island berm project is scheduled to be finished by February 15, and any final grading work will be done just prior to the start of the nesting …

There is currently sand restoration work being done at Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island to maintain compliance with State permit requirements. This 2026 maintenance focuses on maintaining …

The Marco Island City Council met Monday, February 2, 2026, with six members present; Councilor Erik Brechnitz was absent. The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including the future of the …

At the December 3, 2025, Beautification Advisory Committee meeting, Kimley-Horn consultants presented a proposal for the improvements of the Winterberry and Maple Avenue beach access. They noted …

On Thursday, January 29th, both northbound lanes of North Collier Blvd will be closed at the Collier/Barfield intersection for approximately 5-10 minutes beginning at 11:00 AM while the contractors …

An ordinance that would have allowed residents to obtain a permit to park one vehicle overnight in the swale was scheduled for its second reading. Councilmember Deb Henry, who proposed the ordinance, …

At its meeting on Friday, January 9, 2026, the Marco Island Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend that City Council approve a pilot program that would shift many city public notices away from …

On January 12, 2026, the Marco Island City Council held a priorities workshop led by Interim City Manager Dr. Casey Lucius to identify the City’s key goals for the coming year. The discussion …

Soon, the presence of mechanical excavation equipment will be at Sand Dollar Island for a planned berm maintenance and repair. At the January 5, 2026, City Council Meeting, a 2026 Maintenanceand …

The City of Marco Island Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Community Room at City Hall, 51 Bald Eagle Drive, to consider an ordinance that would …

This article, written by Thomas E. Dawson for Nautical Mile Magazine, is republished here with his permission. Mr. Dawson is a valued member of the United States Power and Sail Squadron, otherwise …

During the Wednesday, December 17, Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee meeting, committee members and city staff discussed amendments to regulate beach kiosks and other beach vendor …