Friday, November 13, 2026
Sand Jam Photos by Samantha Husted / Fireworks Photos by Frank Steiger
Beth and Ella Miller. Ella competed in the hulahoop competition, despite having a broken arm.
Scott Roloff and his family won the sandcastle competition. The group made a sandy living room complete with couches and a coffee table.
Marco Island was abuzz with activity as visitors and residents alike came together to celebrate
the Fourth of July on the beach.
Despite a late afternoon thunderstorm, hundreds came out to
Residents’ Beach to take part in the Marco Island Civic Association’s annual Sand Jam event. The day officially kicked off at noon with DJ Goose and DJ Ken of Southwest Florida Entertainment providing the tunes. Throughout the day beachgoers could take part in the patriotic festivities such as the “most patriotic swimsuit contest,” or just sit back on the beach and relax.
At the entrance to Residents’ Beach sat Bill Horton and Lee Rubinstein of the
American Legion, Marco Island. The duo handed out American flags, pins, and sold hats to visitors. According to Rubinstein all proceeds go towards veterans in need.
“Whatever veteran we determine needs
help, we’re there for them,” Lee Rubinstein said.
The night ended with the annual fireworks display, which could be seen from anywhere on the beachfront.
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