Ribbon Cutting Marco Island Executive Airport

One of the many jets landing at the Marco Island Executive Airport. (As previously published in the Coastal Breeze).

The very impressive terminal (As previously published in the Coastal Breeze).

Jared Griffoni, Marco Island City Council Chairman.

Alan Davis, the very popular Director of the Lely High School Aviation Academy, proudly told the crowd of the many former students who have careers in aviation after graduating at Marco Island Executive Airport.

Former Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala, appropriately with a helicopter in the background, reminisced of her days as a flight attendant out of Marco Island Airport.

Thaddeus Cohen, Collier County Growth Management Department Head.

Executive Director of the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Dianna Dohm was present at the opening ceremony as well.

Justin Lobb, the long-time former airport manager, entertained the crowd with some great anecdotes and remarks.

A small crowd, including officers of the Marco Island Civil Air Patrol in the VIP tent, listened to the different speakers.

Airport Authority Executive Manager Andrew Bennett.

Marco Island 8th Grader Sloan Wheeler brought tears to the eyes of many with her rendering of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance as Pastor Tom Boeck of the Marco Lutheran Church and former Collier County Commissioner looked on.

Lely High School Junior ROTC Color Guard.

Just before retiring, County Manager Leo Ochs was Master of Ceremonies.

The Lely High School Band.

The Lely High School Band.