Where else can you find a 4 X 6 mile tropical island with 3 1/2 miles of sun-washed crescent beach, abundant boating, waterways & bays, emerald Gulf waters & splendid sunsets…an island paradise in the good old U.S.A. with the security and convenience of 2 bridges to the mainland of SW Florida?

Marco Island is the farthest south beach community on the west coast of Florida.

We enjoy immediate access to the things others only dream of seeing. Imagine wide, sugar-fine beaches & thousands of mangrove islands dancing with snowy egrets, great blue herons & comical pelicans. To the east stretches the Everglades, that mysteriously beautiful river of golden grass. Just across the bridge to the North is Naples, with ritzy resorts, elegant art galleries, championship golf courses & upscale restaurants & shopping. Marco Island, in the midst of untouched Florida and refined Naples, is a blend of both. Like the Everglades, it has miles of waterways and serves as the perfect jumping off spot to see the Ten Thousand Islands aquatic preserve, haven for fishing and birding. But Marco Island also boasts outstanding resorts, bountiful restaurants and shopping, a flourishing cultural community, over 100 varied social clubs and charitable organizations, pristine beaches polka-dotted with seashells and spectacular sunsets. It’s almost more fun in the sun than time allows!

Marco Islanders choose to live here and thrill to the view of the island every time we cross the bridge. Our community of dreamers chooses to live life to its fullest. We offer friendly small town charm with big city amenities, plus the sophistication of Naples right next door. Our ancestors, the Calusas, believed that Marco Island was sacred because hurricanes veered away from it.Marco Islanders remain the luckiest residents in Florida!

Marco Island is located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, 15 miles south of Naples, 104 miles west of Miami and nearly 200 miles south of Tampa.It is the northernmost and largest of the famous Ten Thousand Islands chain in the western region of the Everglades National Park.Approximately six miles long and four miles wide, Marco is about 80% waterfront property and we have elevations to over 50 feet, the highest in SW Florida.Two picturesque modern bridges connect Marco to the mainland at each end.The population of the Island has had a steady growth since its modern development began over 40 years ago.Approximately 15,000 year-round residents now call Marco home while the total increases to over 30,000 during the winter season.

Waterway home sites begin about $700,000 and range to over $6 million.The waterway homes start in the $700,000’s and range to $18 million.We also offer inland home sites beginning in the $300,000’s and inland homes beginning in the $400,000’s.On our Island, these properties are all within five minutes of the beach and marinas… There are many choices in the middle of these price limits.Condominiums start from the $200,000 range for a small charming unit walking distance to the beach, to over $13 million for the ultimate, spacious luxury units on the beach.Again, there are many condos priced in the middle of these ranges.Call us for the latest property information.

There are attractions by the score in and around Marco Island.For those who enjoy jumping in the car and exploring on their own, 12 markers have been strategically placed by the Marco Island Historic Society which locate interesting sites and historic events.Marco has a fascinating world-class history.If you wish to see the Island’s sites, but prefer to leave the driving to someone else, try our Marco Trolley.The entertaining drivers take guests on sightseeing tours around the Island.

Attractions are not limited to the Island itself.Visitors can explore the quiet village of Isles of Capri, located just north of Marco, or the quaint fishing village of Goodland, at the easternmost end of Marco.Each community provides plenty of restaurants for your enjoyment and their own unique character.And, of course, sophisticated Naples offers its own cultural and entertainment pleasures, including the world-renowned Performing Arts Hall and shopping and dining in Old Naples.

“Naturally” entertaining nearby spots provide close-up views of native birds, plants and trees from airboat and swamp buggy rides through the Everglades to nature tours in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Collier-Seminole State Park.

While Marco Island is a world-class resort destination, the community is also a wonderful place to live.Marco boasts a number of groups dedicated to youth and adult activities including the rapidly growing YMCA, located on Sand Hill Street at San Marco Road.The facility provides a baseball/softball diamond, soccer field, basketball courts, horseshoe pitching pits, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, weight training facilities, swimming programs, day camps, a new skateboard park for the young and many more activities.

Frank E. Mackle, Jr. Community Park offers a variety of activities for old and young alike at its location on Andalusia Terrace just off South Heathwood Drive.Named for one of the founding fathers of modern Marco, the park and spacious community center provides a lake, bike and jogging paths, basketball and shuffleboard courts, games, meeting space, large tot park comprised of swings, slides and climbing apparatus, and countless activities from crafts to aerobics to dancing to boating classes…The Island abounds in clubs and sports for both the kids and the grown-ups!

Collier County has more golf courses per capita than anywhere in the world.The blue-green Gulf of Mexico and 10,000 Islands offer some of the finest fishing and boating in the world and our fabulous crescent beach has some of the best shelling in the world!

Medical services are top notch on the Island with numerous resident physicians practicing.A county operated ambulance and helicopter service, equipped with radio contact to Naples Community Hospital and the new Marco Island Health Care Center is operated and staffed by experienced physicians, nurses and technicians who provide round the clock service to Marco.It is affiliated with Naples Community Hospital and also offers primary care health services.

There is an abundance of financial and legal services, accounting, investment, insurance, chiropractic, dental and veterinary.

The Marco Island airport is located on the mainland just five minutes from the Island.The paved and lighted mile long runway is capable of handling corporate jets and it services all types of visiting aircraft.Marco is also served by the Naples Airport on Airport-Pulling Road in Naples, as well as the convenient Southwest Florida Regional Jetport, located just an hour from the Island on Interstate 75 between Naples and Fort Myers.

Reading buffs will enjoy the Marco Island branch of the Collier County Library with thousands of books, magazines, reference materials, videotapes and computers, along with educational and entertaining speakers and programs.This new library facility is located on S. Heathwood Drive and offers a park like setting for learning and relaxing.

School-age children are a priority on the Island.Tommie Barfield Elementary School on Bermuda Road at Kirkwood Street is part of the Collier County School System.We are also proud of our new and flourishing Charter Middle School.The entire Island pitched in to organize this excellent charter school model to help prepare and keep our precious middle schoolers right here on the Island.In addition, the Island offers private schools and day care centers for youngsters of all ages.

The Island offers many community family activities including annual holiday parades, clambakes, music, and sports festivals and more.The City of Marco Island is governed by seven elected city commissioners and a city manager.Our city’s police and fire department are centrally housed in the new government facility located on San Marco Road and Bald Eagle Drive.It’s complete with full-time professional fire fighters and emergency medical technicians.Another fire station, manned by volunteers is located on the Isles of Capri Boulevard, and Goodland has a fire department maintained by the County.

Mother Nature has blessed us with naturally beautiful weather and scenery and a water wonderland while man has enhanced it with all of these services, amenities and more.We welcome you to discover Marco Island!