Marco Island Essential Info
Overview
Marco Island is a city and an island in Collier County, Southwest Florida.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
76 °F
Clear
Fun Facts
- Marco Island is the largest barrier island within Southwest Florida's Ten Thousand Islands area extending southerly to Cape Sable.
- The first vehicle bridge to the island was a small wooden swing bridge built in 1938 near Goodland on the southeast side of the island. Remnants of this bridge can be seen today next to the current Goodland Bridge.
- The Mackle brothers of the Deltona Corporation led the development of the island after purchasing large amounts of land on the island for $7 million.
- The current year-round population is around 17,000. This number approximately doubles to a high of 35,000, gradually building to a peak in March of each year.
- Marco Island features six miles of beach and over 100 miles of waterways within its 24 square miles.
Popular Foods
- Conch Fritters
- Frog Legs