Marco Island may have a laid-back pace, but don’t be fooled—this Florida gem is filled with surprises. A trip to Marco Island can feel like you’ve discovered the sweet spot of southwest ...

A lightning strike hit a tiki hut near 400 South Collier Boulevard on Marco Island during a storm on June 21. Marco Island Fire Rescue and the Marco Island Police Department responded to the scene.

While there are many places in America that look like the Maldives, few match the tropical charm of this one. Welcome to Marco Island, Florida—your Maldives-style resort island getaway that ...

There's a popular Southwest Florida beach location on Southern Living's list of 10 beaches to check out − Marco Island. The writer at Southern Living called Marco's beaches "a shoulder season ...

Another alternative is the Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites (100 Palm St., 239-394-3131, oldemarcoinnandsuites.com), located off the beach but still close to the water in the "Olde Marco" area.

On this island of 24 square miles, there are six miles of beaches and 100 miles of waterways. There are about 16,521 full-time residents, but room for as many as 60,000 during the winter tourist ...

Dold, a male great white shark, was tagged by OCEARCH 45 miles off Florida/Georgia coast Feb. 28, 2025. The 11-foot, 2-inch male weighed 761 pounds.

A bayfront mansion on Florida’s Marco Island has sold for $11.1 million in one of the most expensive deals ever for the island community. The sellers purchased the spec residence on Barfield ...