Marco Island, Florida

About Marco Island

Marco Island, FL is a close-knit town located in southern Florida with an estimated population of 16,554.

Officially, Marco Island is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,361 residents per square mile.

📰 Marco Island News Today

• Marco Island residents consider $23 million bond referendum Naples Daily News · Aug 18
• Stephen Slezak Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Marco Island, FL - WiscNews.com Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• The Impact of Amendment 3 on the City of Marco Island Coastal Breeze News · Aug 12
• Volunteers, candidates brave the SWFL heat for primary elections Naples Daily News · Aug 18
• Firefighter injured, building evacuated after early morning Marco Island high-rise condo fire Gulf Coast News and Weather · Jul 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marco Island Unique

• The only place in America named Marco Island — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Deep South Florida location — tropical climate and no winter to speak of.
• Positioned in southern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,554.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Marco Island

• Hoot's
• Marco Island Brewery — american
• Paradise Grill — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Sunset Grille
• The Crazy Flamingo — american
• Arturo's Bistro
• CJs on the Bay — seafood
• Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano — italian
• Cocomo's Grill — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Marco Island Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marco Island

• Caxambas Park reviews ★
• Jane Hittler Park reviews ★
• Mackle Park reviews ★
• Calusa Park reviews ★
• Calusa Park Butterfly Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Capt. Horrs House reviews ★
• Gene Sarazen Park reviews ★
• Greater Marco Island YMCA reviews ★
• Lehigh Plummer Park reviews ★
• Marco Island Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary reviews ★
• Otter Mound Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Resident's Beach Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Marco Island

• MARCO ISLAND ACADEMY
• MARCO ISLAND CHARTER MIDDLE
• TOMMIE BARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marco Island

🏘️ Nearby Communities