Winner of 17th Annual Business Christmas Decorating Contest Announced

On December 16, 2021 Marco Island House and Business Decorating Committee Chairman Dave Rice presented the 2021 Winner yard sign and plaque to Center for the Arts Executive Director Hyla Crane and a crew of staff and volunteers who had worked together to trim the Art Center for Christmas.

Committee Coordinators for the Business/Condo contest are Kristina Lambros and Marc Creach.  

The Decorating Committee sends a special thanks to the Marco Area Chamber of Commerce Director, Dianna Dohm, who notified the Chamber members of the contest directly via email blast.  

The Marco Island Christmas House and Business Decorating Contest is sponsored by Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC). They have been the overall sponsor of this event continuously since its beginning in 1994.

Stated Committee Chair Dave Rice, “On behalf of the committee, a sincere thanks to all the businesses who enjoy the opportunity of ‘Lighting up Marco; and making everyone’s Christmas and Holiday Season special.”

“Our Island is blessed with dedicated volunteers who make events such as this take place”. The dedicated members of the committee are: Co-Chairpersons, Dave and Jeanne Rice, Treasurer, Bob Boland, Lyn Bedell, Carla and Mike Mickes, Larry and Judy Sacher, Ken and Diane Honecker; Jerry Swiacki and Linda Turner, Bette McGilvray and Steve Josselyn, Sandy Dauch, Kristina Lambros and Marc Creech, Debbie and Marty Roddy, Mary Vertin and Bruce Robertson, Jacki Strategos and Richard Droste, Betty Newman and Russ Simmons and Lauri Kalanges.