Thank You, Ruth and Dennis McCann

On September 10, 2026, the Marco Island City Council, in partnership with the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, recognized Ruth and Dennis McCann for their 34 years of dedicated service to the community and to the residents of Marco Island. Dianna Dohm, executive director of the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, along with Marco City Council Chair Darrin Palumbo, presented the plaque.   

“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Ruth and Dennis for many years,” said Dohm,“and during my time as president of the Marco Island Civic Association (MICA), I came to truly appreciate their deep commitment to Marco Island and its residents. Ruth has an incredible amount of history and institutional knowledge and was always willing to share that experience and perspective.” 

Ruth started at MICA in 1993 working part-time and was eventually hired by then president Joe Corriaci. After a year, she started full-time as MICA’s first executive director. 

Dohm has worked with Ruth for over 15 years, from her early bank days to MICA’s past president and to the present. “Ruth and I worked together on many issues affecting our members and the community and as president, I relied on her experience and appreciated the open communication and mutual respect we shared,” said Dohm.She also praised Dennis McCann for his dedication to MICA and especially to Residents’ Beach. “He didn’t just maintain the property; he cared for it like it was his own.” 

For many members visiting Residents Beach in the early morning, the image of Dennis riding the ATV and picking up palm fronds or sweeping off sand fromthe boardwalk is a predictable morning routine! If you did not see him, you’ll wonder if something was wrong. “Dennis’ attention to detail is evident as you look at a beautiful and well-maintained beachside landscape,” Dohm added.“He helped make it a special place all members treasure.” 

Ruth has always been passionate about the environment and for eight years, she was a member of the Beach Advisory Committee (now Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee) and a very active chairperson. During her eight years with BACR, shesponsored (and passed by the City Council) three important ordinances: the elimination of single-use plastic straws on the beach; the Fertilizer Ordinance; and an improved protection for Marco’s local wildlife, such as the burrowing owls and gopher tortoises. 

We wish Ruth and Dennis the best of luck, and I know they will be spending more time with their grandkids and rediscovering new hobbies and passions.