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Rankings for Marco Island

Marco Island Ranked
#3 Hurricane Hotspots
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Marco Island Ranked
#37 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Marco Island Ranked
#53 2005 Best Places to Live
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Marco Island Ranked
#88 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for South Padre Island

South Padre Island Ranked
#80 2005 High Gas Prices
Gas prices recently hit an all-time high, and they show no sign of coming down. Today the average U.S. family with two drivers p... Read More

South Padre Island Ranked
#83 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
Gas prices have recently hit an all-time high, and they show no sign of coming down any time soon. The average U.S. family with tw... Read More

South Padre Island Ranked
#103 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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South Padre Island Ranked
#199 Best Green Cities
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South Padre Island Ranked
#314 2005 Best Places to Live
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Reviews for Marco Island    3 Reviews

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  More

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Over 8 years ago

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  More

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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  More

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Reviews for South Padre Island    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Winter is very mild and wonderful. Lots of wind year round. Summers are hot in the low 90's but  More

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Over 17 years ago

is th crime as bad as i hear thatit  More

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