What Is The Busiest Time Of The Year On Marco Island?

January 22, 2019 By Dawn

Are you planning to visit Marco Island, because you’re considering relocating? If that’s the case, and you’re hoping to come when it’s not as busy, come see us soon!

The population of Marco Island quadruples to 55,000 people during March and April because of Spring Break. We have the most gorgeous beaches, so March and April get very busy. Our economy is fairly reliant on these tourists. They support eco-tour operations, shops, restaurants and more. The busiest window of time starts at the beginning of March and runs through the middle of April. It’s six weeks of excitement, but by around April 23rd, spring vacations are over and another crowd also leaves Marco Island.

Marco Island normally has around 15,000 full time residents, but we also have friends from the North, we call “snowbirds.” These are people who live North and escape to Southern Florida to avoid the harsh northern winters, but head back north once Spring returns.

So, if you want to see Marco Island the way it is for most of the year, don’t visit during the Spring Break rush!

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How Can I Stage My Home to Sell Fast On The Marco Island Real Estate Market?

January 10, 2019 By Dawn

Do you want to sell your home fast on the Marco Island real estate market? We’ve got you covered. Here are some of the quickest, easiest ways to help your home sell faster.

Increase Curb Appeal

Remember, people usually drive by your home before they ever contact us. So, one thing you can do to help speed up the process of landing a buyer is to boost your home’s curb appeal. So, power wash that siding! Power wash your walkways. Plant flowers that will be blooming. Wash your front windows and repair any damage to the front porch. Sometimes, all a porch needs is a fresh layer of paint to look appealing again. Also, be sure to make your house numbers easy-to-read!

Clean, Clean, Clean!

Clean your house from top to bottom. Open up the cabinets under the sink and clean those! When someone is looking at a house they may buy, they will look in the cabinets. They will open the closet doors. Make sure everything is clean!

Rent A Storage Locker

Look, we’re not asking you to throw away all of your favorite furniture or your tubs of decorations that you’ve accumulated over the years, but if you declutter your home, it will sell faster. Remove any extra furniture that might make the home feel cluttered. Remove as much clothing from your closets that you can part with and box it up. If you have kids, have them put away as many toys as they can into storage bins. We all have extra dishes in the cupboards that we hardly use, but packing up the roaster and some of the pots and pans will help the cupboards look more roomy.

If you’d like more ideas, just ask! We can walk through your home and point out ways to make it sell faster!

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Marco Island to Get First LEED-certified Green Home

January 7, 2019 By Dawn

The first LEED-certified green home on Marco Island is currently under construction by Kevin Williams Construction.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is a symbol of excellence in “green” building that’s recognized worldwide. LEED certification aims to bring about electricity cost savings, lower carbon emissions, and healthier environments within homes, the workplace, institutions of education, places of worship, and other public facilities. LEED homes use less water and energy, enabling monthly savings on utilities. These homes tend to maintain their value over time. A LEED-certified home undergoes on-site inspections, documentation review, and performance testing to ensure the health and safety of occupants.

A point system across nine measurements for building excellence, from integrative process to indoor environmental quality, determines LEED certification.

The residence under construction, dubbed Sea Glass Marco, will be a single-story, open concept home with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Beneath a nearly 1,000 square foot covered lanai, the home will include a full outdoor kitchen with a gas grill—perfect for hosting parties with friends, or for a simple evening under the stars. Sea Glass Marco will have a spacious master suite with a large master bath and over-sized master closet. A private study will make for a great home office, spare bedroom, or a place to get lost in a good book. The cook of the family will revel in the chef’s-style kitchen that’s complete with a large working island, counter top-height bar, and state-of-the-art Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.

While the average U.S. household spends a little over $2,000 on energy bills each year, LEED-certified homes use between 30 to 60 percent less energy, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings over a seven to eight year period.

Sea Glass is part of a rapidly growing market. A 2015 economic impact study released by the U.S. Green Building Council found that the residential green construction market is expected to increase from $55 million in 2015, to $100.4 million in 2018.

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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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100 COLLIER BOULEVARD N PH-3 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

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900 COLLIER BOULEVARD S 210 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

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$859,000

824 HIDEAWAY CIRCLE E 341 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2.1 Baths 3,100 SqFt

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$829,900

220 COLLIER BOULEVARD S 703 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

2 Beds 2.1 Baths 1,952 SqFt

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$2,549,000

1231 LAUREL COURT MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 3.2 Baths 6,621 SqFt 0.400 Acres

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$825,000

1659 RAINBOW COURT MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,820 SqFt 0.230 Acres

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$799,000

1036 GOLDENROD AVENUE MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2.1 Baths 3,277 SqFt 0.200 Acres

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$749,900

372 ROOKERY COURT MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,171 SqFt 0.250 Acres

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$1,800,000

1929 INDIAN HILL STREET MARCO ISLAND, Florida

0.480 Acres

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$999,000

641 BLACKMORE COURT 12 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

0.310 Acres

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$865,000

849 CAXAMBAS DRIVE 13 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

0.990 Acres

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$715,000

341 HENDERSON COURT 12 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

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CodeRED: Enrolling IN Emergency Alerts For Marco Island

August 18, 2018 By Dawn

The City of Marco Island uses CodeRED, an emergency alert system, to notify citizens of various emergencies. To be alerted about significant weather events, evacuation notices, floods, chemical spills, or other situations, you simply have to enroll in CodeRed.

There is absolutely no fee to use the CodeRED. So, everyone’s encouraged to sign up. By signing up, you will be notified of emergencies by voice, email, text or other means. CodeRed also uses social media to get the word out too. This system lets officials notify even residents in targeted areas of their emergency. So, if you neighborhood gets evacuated, you’d be the first to know within just moments.

You can also opt-in for general notifications too. This way you’ll get communications from the city about non-life safety matters promptly too. You can also opt-in to weather warnings. These weather warnings will inform you of any severe weather headed in your path and will notify you as soon as your individual danger has passed. This system has call back capability too. That means that if you miss a call, you can call it back and check the contents of the message you just missed. This helps out emergency responders and city staff, because it reduces the number of inbound inquiries and frees up the lines for critical matters.

To check to see if you’re enrolled or to enroll in CodeRed, check the database here.

$1,375,000

5000 ROYAL MARCO WAY 330 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 3 Baths 4,243 SqFt

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$1,299,900

4000 ROYAL MARCO WAY 424 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 3.1 Baths 4,318 SqFt

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$915,000

100 COLLIER BOULEVARD N PH-3 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,601 SqFt

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$864,900

900 COLLIER BOULEVARD S 210 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,504 SqFt

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$859,000

824 HIDEAWAY CIRCLE E 341 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2.1 Baths 3,100 SqFt

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$829,900

220 COLLIER BOULEVARD S 703 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

2 Beds 2.1 Baths 1,952 SqFt

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$2,549,000

1231 LAUREL COURT MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 3.2 Baths 6,621 SqFt 0.400 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$825,000

1659 RAINBOW COURT MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,820 SqFt 0.230 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$799,000

1036 GOLDENROD AVENUE MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2.1 Baths 3,277 SqFt 0.200 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$749,900

372 ROOKERY COURT MARCO ISLAND, Florida

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,171 SqFt 0.250 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$1,800,000

1929 INDIAN HILL STREET MARCO ISLAND, Florida

0.480 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$999,000

641 BLACKMORE COURT 12 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

0.310 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$865,000

849 CAXAMBAS DRIVE 13 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

0.990 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

$715,000

341 HENDERSON COURT 12 MARCO ISLAND, Florida

0.200 Acres

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY`S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

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Fundraising Events Happening in February on Marco Island

February 15, 2018 By Angie Johnston

Mark your calendars for these worthwhile fundraising events happening in February on Marco Island.

Wet Paint Live

The 11th Annual Marco Island Wet Paint Live event happens Thursday, Feb. 15. Twenty local artists will paint “en plein-air”—painting outdoors—and capture the beauty of Marco Island from various locations that provide great views.

After the artists’ paintings are completed, they will be displayed at the Marco Island Historical Museum’s Rose History Auditorium starting at 5:30 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. the art will be auctioned live.

Before the auction, you’ll be able to nibble on gourmet hors d’oeuvres while you view the art and contemplate a bid. There will also be a silent auction of original artwork. Proceeds from both auctions will benefit the Leadership Marco Scholarship Fund and the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.

For more info, visit: marcoislandchamber.org

Fish Fry Fridays

The Knights of Columbus San Marco Council #6344 will host a fish fry dinner fundraiser every Friday from Feb. 16 until Mar. 23. The fry will take place at the San Marco Parish Center from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. You can go out and enjoy a dinner that includes baked or fried North Pacific cod, a baked potato or French fries, coleslaw, and a roll with butter. Children can get macaroni and cheese. Beverages will include coffee, and there will also be a cash bar. For dessert, ice cream will be available. You can also have your food to go. The cost is $13 per person; $5 for children under 12.

The event is open to the public and patrons are asked to bring a baby item to fill a play pen to benefit the Pregnancy Center in Naples.

For more info, visit: marcoknights.com

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Marco Island’s Mackle Park Community Center Offers Array of Exercise, Dance Classes

January 19, 2018 By Angie Johnston

Marco Island’s newly-completed Mackle Park Community Center is getting a workout with a calendar that’s booked with a variety of exercise and dance classes.

Samantha Malloy, manager of parks, culture and recreation for the city, said the center’s calendar is packed with activities. “With all of our programs, and people renting out the space for their things, we’re up and running at full speed,” she recently told the Marco Eagle.

Presently, the center offers dance classes in tap, lyrical, jazz, and ballet for beginners and intermediate dancers—three years old and up. Exercise instruction includes yoga, chair yoga, tumbling, Zumba, and soon, tai chi.

One exercise class that’s in full stride is a low-impact regimen called Essentrics, taught by certified level two Essentrics instructor Judy Waltz, a 15-year breast cancer survivor who said she felt drawn to the class for that very reason. Waltz holds classes three times per week and believes that it helps to keep its practitioners youthful.

“This is the only program I’ve found that allows you to age backwards. You’ll get a beautiful, lean dancer’s body, and don’t forget the ultimate reward—you’ll live longer,” Waltz told her class, according to the Eagle.

With a backdrop of up-beat music, the instructor guides her class through stretches and bends in positions where they both stand and lay on mats. Essentrics works all muscle and skeletal groups, Waltz says, and is different from lifting weights, and high-impact, high-stress workouts.

The exercise regimen is the brainchild of Miranda Esmonde-White, a former ballerina and the host of the PBS TV show, “Classical Stretch.” Esmonde-White’s 2014 book, “Aging Backwards,” promotes low-intensity strength and stretch exercises to help prevent injury and to act as a roadmap for “slowing down and even reversing the aging process.”

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Where to Find Great Italian Food on Marco Island

December 7, 2017 By Angie Johnston

If you’re new to Cape Marco or planning a move to Marco Island, you might wonder where to find great Italian food. When you want outstanding Italian food instead of just average dishes, we know just where you should go. Three restaurants stand out if you are in the mood for tasty Italian fare.

DaVinci’s

At DaVinci’s, the Carvelli family brings Marco Island diners a piece of their homeland. They offer a sophisticated family ambiance, carefully selected wines and authentic signature dishes. They boast the only wood burning pizza oven in all of Marco Island. In addition to a carefully selected wine list, they have an extensive drink and beer menu and an indoor/outdoor bar. Even the appetizers and salads are made from authentic Italian recipes at this upscale Italian eatery.

Sale e Pepe

Sale e Pepe at Marco Beach Island Resort offers gourmet, authentic Italian food. You can enjoy the smell of the salt water mingling with your fine entree by sitting on the terrace or experience luxury in the dining room which features marble floors and hand-painted frescoes. The extensive wine list is routinely featured in Wine Spectator magazine.

Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella combines Old World Italian cuisine with fresh local seafood and produce for an amazingly unique dining experience at very affordable prices. They offer an extensive hand-selected wine collection, local and homemade desserts like key lime and cannoli. If you enjoy Carpaccio, you must try Ciao Bella’s. It’s amazing.

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3 Places to Get Gorgeous Nails on Marco Island

November 28, 2017 By Angie Johnston

We understand not trusting your nails to just anyone. If you are new to the Marco Island area or plan to move here soon, we have the inside scoop on where to get beautiful nail enhancements

La Miranda Nails & Spa

La Miranda Nails & Spa is a high-end, full service spa in Marco Island. All nail technicians are fully trained in sanitation techniques. Nail technicians also use the new Sanitize- Smart jets for the entire Spa Pedicure System. This systems ensures that absolutely no germs from previous pedicures are ever circulated into the water that will be used on you. After each pedicure, technicians disinfect the pedicure tub using this new technology so that it is sanitary for the next client. They use only the best products for all of their nail enhancement services.

Foxy Nails & Spa

Foxy Nails & Spa in Marco Island also uses only the safest state-of-the-art equipment with advanced sterilization capabilities after each session. Though very affordable affordable, many residents swear by the services here. All nail techs are fluent in English, avoiding any miscommunications between the staff and English-speaking clients.

Modern Nails & Spa

Modern Nails & Spa offers a full range of services for men and women in the Marco Island area. This is an upscale facility with state-of-the art sterilization equipment and trained nail technicians using only quality, professional supplies.

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3 Outstanding Marco Island Service Businesses for Your Fur Babies

November 22, 2017 By Angie Johnston

Whether you have a Bedlington Terrier, Yorkie, a Schnauzers or some other adorable fur ball for a companion, Marco Island has outstanding service companies to help you.

Marco Pet Salon

Marco Pet Salon, located at 960 Chalmer Dr # 102 on Marco Island is a top-notch dog groomer. Residents of Marco Island report that this dog salon is more friendly and more skilled than even some of the more luxury dog groomers in the area. This groomer will have your dog looking like a show dog for weeks at an affordable rate.

Canine Casbah

Canine Casbah offers pet care & pet sitting services to Marco Island, Goodland, Isles of Capri, and South Naples residents. They will check in on your dog in your own home, care for your animal in their own home, walk your dog or even take Fido to the vet for you. They will even take your dog on a car ride just for pleasure if that’s what you want. They are the ultimate assistants when it comes to caring for your animal.

Critter Cafe

Critter Cafe is basically a resort for your dog. They sell baked snacks and retail items for your fur baby, offer grooming and sitting services, and provide an outstanding boarding facility for when you have to go out of town. They also sell natural, holistic pet food that your pup will love.

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