Coastal Breeze News

Eleven years after the first event, the Marco Island Yacht Club Fleet is still sailing on to an ever growing event. One hundred and sixty sailors and observers descended on the Marco Island Yacht Club, Saturday February 23, 2013. This annual event is greatly anticipated by the community and the entire Yacht Club membership as the fleet presents itself to the New Year’s Commodore and Bridge Officers. On shore the Rear Commodore Dick Irwin, Chaplain Neil Hunt and Commodore Jim Marr, saluted and blessed the Yachts as they passed in review. From the beginning of boating, mariners have brought their ... Read More »

By Craig Woodward  [email protected]  On Wednesday, November 14, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, a church which first opened 46 years earlier in November of 1966, many old timers came together to celebrate the life of a Modern Marco pioneer – Helen Tateo. She and her husband, Vince, moved to Marco Island in August of 1966, just a little over a year and a half after the official grand opening of the Island on January 31, 1965. They had first visited in February of 1966 and within eight months moved here permanently, bringing with them their three young sons: Paul, age ... Read More »

Due to media deadlines, this will be the final commentary before the Big Flag Ceremony, to be held on Memorial Day, May 28th at 3 PM sharp. The site will be at the newly installed flag pole, located on the 2nd median on the Marco Island side of the Jolly Bridge.   Some updates and tips for spectators….. • Parking has logistic issues. On a first come, first serve basis, parking is available in the Marco Island Yacht Club. • Optional parking is available on swales on nearby side streets. • Identified spaces are reserved for VIP’s and Marco Island ... Read More »