Here is the Code Enforcement Magistrate Order- Sea Turtle Lighting Violations for August 25, 2026. Case No. 26-1307 - 960 Cape Marco DR (Cozumel Condominium Association) Section 54-144 Existing …

The Marco Island City Council voted Tuesday to continue a controversial rezoning of the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa to its October 19 meeting, after resort representatives asked for more …

On September 10, 2026, the Marco Island City Council, in partnership with the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, recognized Ruth and Dennis McCann for their 34 years of dedicated service to the …

A packed Marco Island City Council chamber remained filled past midnight Thursday as residents urged the council to slow down and examine unanswered questions surrounding cruise ship operations at …

The Board of Collier County Commissioners approved a tentative budget for the 2027 fiscal year, advancing the $3.17 billion budget for final public review later this month. During the BCC’s most …

The Marco Island Planning Board approved plans Friday for a 45-unit condo hotel and 45-slip marina at the former Walker’s Cay property, clearing the way for the long-considered redevelopment of the …

On August 18, voters approved the City’s $23 million general obligation bond by a single vote. The result was confirmed by both machine and manual recounts and certified by the County Supervisor of …

Effective October 5, 2026, the City Council will hold its regular meetings starting at 1:30 PM unless noticed otherwise. Please visit the City Website for the meeting notices. If you have questions, …

The Coastal Breeze News invites Marco Island residents to play an active role in the upcoming City Council election by submitting questions to the newspaper for presentations to the candidates. As …

The Marco Island City Council voted Sunday to end the City’s longtime state lobbying contract, approved the purchase of two new fire trucks, and heard concerns about conditions at Winterberry Park …

The City of Marco Island Bond Referendum came in at a dead heat with 50% voting yes and 50% voting no. Preliminary voting results show 2,257 for and 2,256 against. The first unofficial results from …

It’s hard to imagine there’s ever been a more popular choice for police chief than Joe Belardo. The packed city council chambers have likely never seen so many happy people as the crowd that was …

Amendment 3 will appear on the November 2026 general election ballot as a constitutional amendment proposing an increase to the state’s homestead exemption and a reduction in the cap on …

Marco Island City Manager Dr. Casey Lucius announced Monday that Joseph Belardo has been selected as the city’s permanent police chief during a Marco Island City Council meeting that also included …

Over six acres along Bayshore Drive have been opened for new construction, as Collier County seeks interested parties to bring housing, mixed-use, and community-focused development to the area …

It’s been nearly four years since Hurricane Ian made landfall and battered the Florida coast, and nearly four years since the central bathrooms have been open on Tigertail Beach. It’s been just …

Driving the water truck and watering the landscape medians is a routine repeated five days a week by John Richards of Public Works. Richards has been with Public Works for 21 years and in October …

After a lengthy and at times contentious special meeting, the Marco Island Planning Board recommended approval of redevelopment plans for Marco River Marina, commonly known as Rose Marina. The …

During its July 20 budget workshop, the Marco Island City Council gave informal direction to continue preparing a proposed $34.3 million general fund budget using the City’s current property tax …

Having called Marco Island home for nearly 30 years, Bailey is seeking to bring his experience in business, community planning, and civic leadership to the City Council. As the majority owner of FCI …