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.

That's when Marco and Dabees started to create this ongoing plan for using Sand Dollar Island, considered a spit, the lagoon and the surrounding mangroves to create a protective barrier.

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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 ...

At just six miles long, Marco Island is the largest and only inhabited of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, as well as a gateway to Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in ...

Scientists found an unsafe level of fecal bacteria in the water on Marco island. Experts say it’s caused by the increased bird population. Swim advisory signs were posted at Tigertail Beach ...