Marco Island Water Quality Efforts Set The Bar!

October 14, 2018 By Dawn

Marco Island residents invested $250 million dollars into its Septic Tank Replacement Program (STRP). The Septic Tank Replacement Program helps stop the flow of possible waste into canals. The program stopped residents from utilizing septic tanks to handle their waste discharges. There was an update of the Marco Island waste treatment facilities. Plus, we saw a comprehensive rework of the collector system. As it turns out, this was an impressive proactive step to protect the environment in and around the island.

Current Water Quality Efforts On Marco Island

Now, Marco Island is also considering going back to monthly testing to get a better database, to make sure that at least Marco Island’s environment stays clean. Obviously, this needs to be a regional effect and other areas are only now considering these steps. In Marco Island though, planners are staying ahead of the game. Great consideration is going into using smart building techniques, which even includes thoughtful landscaping. Local landscapers work with their clients to make sure that any runoff doesn’t discharge directly into canals. The City of Marco Island also requires site-plan reviews even for things like walkways and patios. While at first, this might seem aggravating, it’s an effort to make sure that the amount of permeable areas can handle on-site stormwater. Plus, it helps ensure that we have a proper ratio of hardscape surfaces.

All of these efforts are setting Marco Island ahead of other Florida municipalities and helping to maintain our pristine ecosystem.

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ISO Marco Island Beachfront Condos For Sale?

June 7, 2018 By Dawn

Are you interested in Marco Island beachfront condos for sale? We’d love to show you one of the many Marco Island beachfront condos for sale. We have Marco Island beachfront condos for sale to show you with complete hurricane doors and windows, with a variety of styles and floor plans private balconies, and more.

We’d love to show you Marco Island beachfront condos for sale overlooking the Gulf and Bay or Marco Island beachfront condos for sale that allow pets. This area is paradise living. Do you want a three bedroom condo? We’ll find you the perfect one. Maybe you only need one bedroom. No problem!

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Gorgeous, Salt-Tolerant Native Flowers For South Florida Properties

May 27, 2018 By Dawn

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If you have a home in Marco Island or any South Florida coastal county, be sure to choose salt-tolerant native flowers to make landscaping a breeze! Native flowers always do better at home and for properties with salty soils and salty breezes, salt-tolerant native flowers do much better. It can help increase your property value to have healthy, strong, flowers around your property. So, do consider salt-tolerant native flowers over other types of flowers. These flower require the least amount of maintenance in our area!

Check out our favorite salt-tolerant native flowers for South Florida coastal properties: Crinum Lily, Blanket Flower, Swamp Sunflower, Beach Sunflower, Wild Sage, and Powderpuff. Also, visit this page from the University of Florida IFAS Extension for other landscaping ideas.

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Did You Know That Even In Florida People Can Be Vitamin D Deficient?!

May 18, 2018 By Dawn

Did you know that even people in the Sunshine State can be vitamin D deficient? According to Dr. Myrdalis Diaz-Ramirez, we’d need to sunbathe for around 15 minutes every day wearing little more than a bikini at noon in order to get our daily dose of vitamin D naturally! Let’s face it, few of us have time to take a sunbathing break in the middle of the day every day. Right?

She also says that that sunbathing session would be counterproductive if we wear sunscreen. She says that sunscreen above a protection factor of 15 will block almost all the rays that trigger the making of vitamin D in our skin!

Have you had a vitamin D test, or did you just figure that living in Florida automatically means you won’t be vitamin D deficient?

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What Palm Trees Are Native To Florida?

May 17, 2018 By Dawn

Florida offers the perfect environment for palm trees. Yet, which palm trees are native to the state? Did you know that the coconut palm isn’t native to Florida?! Indeed. Florida only has 12 native species of palm trees. Species like the paurotis palm grows mostly in the wetlands. The needle palm, a small, shrub-like palm is another native species of palm. The cabbage palm, also called the sabal palm, is native and Florida’s official state tree. Other natives include thatch palms, silver palms and royal palms. Florida’s native palms like the thatch and silver palms produce small fruits that animals rely on.

Florida’s endangered palm trees are the following: Royal palm, silver palm, and thatch palm.

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Old Marco Island Couples Quaint Fishing Village Feel With Spectacular Luxury

May 7, 2018 By Dawn

Old Marco was once a fishing village in its early days. Before the explosive growth and development across much of Marco Island, it also featured a clam cannery and a pineapple plantation. It’s rich with over a century of history. Real estate in Old Marco offers you friendly neighbors, beautiful and luxurious homes, and breathtaking views.

Old Marco never quite lost its fishing roots. Even still, fishing boats leave Old Marco Island daily for adventure.The area features a maze of canals and roadways, spectacular condominium complexes and homes right on the water. You’ll even find cozy one-bedroom homes perfect for starting out or retiring.

There’s even the Marco Island Historical Museum, which explores the now permanently lost Calusa and Muspa Native Americans. They belong among Ten Thousand Islands district of the Glades culture. Old Marco is the site of a famous 1895 archaeological expedition. The Key Marco Cat (a half feline, half human being carved into wood) is considered one of the most intriguing Native American artifacts ever discovered in Florida. It was found right here in the very soil that is now Old Marco.

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Tigertail Beach Clean-Up Volunteers Greeted By Gorgeous Blue Herons

April 19, 2018 By Dawn

Last week, a beach clean-up event at Tigertail Beach brought out volunteers. The volunteers were greeted by a spectacular display of lagoon residents including great blue herons, white ibis, egrets, willets and ibis. Thanks to timing of the clean-up event, the low tide made it easier to wade into the lagoon to collect litter left behind by less thoughtful beach goers. It was also the perfect time to watch these beautiful creatures looking for food in the mudflats.

Volunteers found the beach pretty clean even though the last two quarterly clean-ups were cancelled. The September event was cancelled because of the hurricane, and the December clean-up event saw a rare downpour!

No matter where you live on Marco Island, you’re near Tigertail Beach. Tigertail Beach is a local favorite. It’s well-suited for families and nature lovers. The beach offers showers, restrooms, and a concession. You’ll also enjoy a scenic boardwalk and a lovely butterfly garden.

Tigertail Beach, a Collier County park, and fairly new. Just a decade ago, the gorgeous natural area was no more than an off-shore sandbar. The winds of Hurricane Wilma piled up the sand and connected it to the mainland. Now, it’s Collier County’s treasured secret beach connected to a quiet lagoon. The whole area is a nature-lover’s treasure.

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Music, Movies and More: February on Marco

February 7, 2018 By Angie Johnston

Mark your calendars with these great events this month on Marco.

Winter Concert Series

Every Sunday in February from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. come out to Mackle Park to hear some of your favorite musicians. On February 11th Marco Big Band will take to the stage. On the following Sunday, Michael Nardi & Friends will wow audiences. Finally, on February 25, you can come out and rock with Rick and the Speedbumps.

Movie in the Park

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets out to Mackle Park on Friday, February 23 to enjoy a showing of the romantic fantasy film, Beauty and the Beast, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you get the munchies during the show, all of your favorite concessions—including hotdogs, popcorn, chips, and soda—will be available for purchase at $1 each.

Keep Our Beaches Beautiful

In honor of Bernardo Bezos, a beloved citizen and leader on Marco Island who passed away in January, the city has scheduled a beach clean-up for February 10 at 8:00 a.m. at the South Beach Boardwalk. Bezos was president and treasurer of the Marco Island Civic Association (MICA), and president and on the board of directors of the Beach Advisory, Beach Clean-up, Neighborhood Watch, Marco Island Foundation of the Arts, Marco Police Foundation, and the Cuban-American Club of Marco.

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Marco Island’s Hottest Fishing Spots

April 8, 2016 By Angie Johnston

If you’re moving to Marco Island and find that fishing is the best way to spend a day, you’re definitely not alone—and we’ll give you the inside scoop on the best fishing spots on the island.

Where to Fish on Marco Island

Lowdermilk Park

Lowdermilk Park is the perfect place to fish for big snook, and if you’re bringing live shrimp or sardines, you’re likely to snag more than a few.

Venetian Bay

Show up early in the small cove on Venetian Bay and you’ll have your pick of the best spot. Some people recommend the jetty, too, which is just as filled with great fish.

Caxambus Park Landing

The Launch Store is a great spot to grab some bait if you’re heading to Caxambus Park Landing. This almost-secret hotspot is packed with fish that love live shrimp.

Honorable Mention: Goodland, Florida

The tiny community of Goodland, Florida, is a charming fishing village tucked away on the southeast corner of Marco Island.

This little village is extremely popular among Marco Island residents—particularly on Sundays, when hundreds of locals head to Stan’s Idle Hour restaurant, where there’s live outdoor music, great drinks, and plenty of dancing.

So why does it get an honorable mention? Because you don’t have to go there for the fishing… the company is just as good!

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Marco Island’s Public Beaches

January 5, 2016 By Angie Johnston

If you’re visiting Marco Island, you’ll need to know about the best public beaches and what they have to offer.

If you’re like most people who visit, you’ll start dreaming about becoming a full-time resident of this idyllic island paradise.

You can check out Marco Island real estate listings here, but in the meantime, here’s what you need to know about the pristine beaches we have to offer.

The Public Beaches of Marco Island

Tigertail Beach & Sand Dollar Island
Hernando Drive on Marco Island

Tigertail is arguably the most popular beach on Marco Island. Accessible to the public, this beach offers everything. The amenities here include ample parking, boardwalks along the Gulf, restrooms, playgrounds, a café, a butterfly garden and beach rentals.

While you’re enjoying Tigertail Beach, check out Sand Dollar Island. This is a remote beach that can be accessed from Tigertail Beach. Be prepared to walk quite a distance to enjoy the beaches of Sand Dollar Island; you’ll be glad you did.

South Marco Beach
South Collier Boulevard on Marco Island

If you’re looking for a less-crowded beach with nothing but a peaceful stretch of sand, gentle water and breathtaking views, South Marco Beach is the place for you. Unlike Marco Island’s other beaches, the only amenity this beach offers is restroom access.

Residents’ Beach
North Collier Boulevard on Marco Island

Marco Island has a special beach just for property owners and those who rent here for a month or more. You can relax here with your neighbors and have exclusive dining privileges at the Paradise Grill. Family-friendly concerts are often held on the beach, as well. (Residents who have lived on Marco Island for at least one month can complete an application to receive a pass from the Marco Island Civic Association.)

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