Marco Island, FL is known for its beautiful beaches and spectacular sunsets. This small island off the coast of Florida offers a variety of activities for people of all ages. From sailing to fishing and swimming to sunbathing, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The nearby Everglades National Park provides an extra dose of wildlife and nature. Visitors can also take advantage of the many restaurants, shops, and bars along the beach or in town.
The reviews of Marco Island are generally very positive with most visitors citing its gorgeous scenery, friendly locals, and ample activities as highlights. People often comment on how peaceful it is; some even refer to it as a “tropical paradise”. One popular pastime amongst tourists is shelling – they can find plenty of shells along the shoreline or buy them from stores around town. With its ideal location near Naples and easy access from Fort Myers Airport, Marco Island has become a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of life while still being able to explore all that Southwestern Florida has to offer.
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Absolute Paradise (island life) - 10/8/2021
We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable upkeep, no homeless and the weather is beautiful. We actually swim in the ocean as the temperature is warm and the water is calming! It is so green from the tropical rain. We are very active there is a nice new gym we found and everything is biking distance. The food is amazing! It is a true Island Paradise. Naples is a beautiful 20 minute drive for more shopping and restaurants, the drive is lovely, green and super clean which is something we don't see on the freeways of San Diego. Eventually we will make either Naples or Marco our permanent residence but for now we can enjoy it 4 or 5 times a year until we are able to cut ties from California!
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Great Place to Retire To - 2/23/2017
We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy having our boat right behind the house. People are very friendly here, welcoming of newcomers, and happy to have new friends join in on the myriad of activities available. Yes, most people are older, but I found I don't mind that at all. We've met so many interesting, active and accomplished people at various ages and stages of retirement that set a great example of staying youthful and vibrant even into their 80's and 90's. My husband golfs with the Marco Men's Club, and one of the golfers is 99 years old and sharp as a tack. It's a good idea to join a club to get started, be it the Men's Club, the Newcomers, the Yacht Club or the Island Club.
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Outsiders not welcomed at Marco Island - 7/3/2016
I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned there is a big push by the locals to block families that live out of town from legally renting another homeowner's house to spend time vacationing. In less then 30 hours the cops were called to the house three times. Two times because of parking related issues which there are similar situations in other homes in the neiborhood and one call was made on the "assumption" that my family was going to set off fireworks. Yes an assumption! The call was made at 8am on July 2nd. The policemen were very nice and courteous and admitted they hated making these types of visits but they were just doing their job. We were advised that if they were called again they would be forced to issue citations. We also noticed some of the neighbors spying and looking into the home as if we were trouble. It is clear to us that Hispanic and
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