The shores of Marco Island are its calling card, featuring pristine white sand, bountiful shells akin to the ones found on Sanibel Island, and water warm enough to swim in year-round.

From Barefoot Beach in north Collier County to Tigertail on Marco Island, the Naples area is home to some of most beautiful beaches in the world.

The office issued a special weather statement at about 3:30 p.m. as a strong thunderstorm approached Marco Island. A radar loop speckled white with lighting bolts was posted to social media at 3: ...