At its July 20 meeting, the Marco Island City Council reviewed the City’s first comprehensive traffic count report since 2012, unanimously agreed that the City will not pursue replacing the Marco …

Sometimes the city’s efforts fly underneath the radar. Such is the case with recent bicycle-pedestrian improvements being executed islandwide. Recently, the city’s public works department has led …

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 …

When Marco Island voters head to the polls on August 18, they will consider a referendum for a $23 million transportation bond. This represents a significant investment, and the purpose of this …

The City of Marco Island will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m.  Fireworks will launch from a barge located offshore between …

Interim Police Chief Joe Belardo is focusing on Marco’s hot-button issues. "I call them my big four,” said Belardo. “Obviously, noise is one. Then you've got the beach. It's a big one. …

Residents packed the Marco City Hall council chambers on June 22 to learn how to "Be Prepared. Be Informed" ahead of hurricane season. With notepads in hand and questions ready, attendees gathered to …

A collaborative effort between the Marco Island Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, local wildlife experts, and City Public Works staff has resulted in new measures aimed at protecting …

The City of Marco Island will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. Fireworks will launch from a barge located offshore between …

Marco Island City Council’s budget workshop focused on a difficult reality: the City has a growing list of capital needs, but no current funding source for many of them. That challenge is further …

When I stepped into the role of City Manager, I did not expect that selecting a new Police Chief would be one of my first responsibilities. As many in our community know, former Police Chief Tracy …

The Marco Island Planning Board’s June 5 meeting was expected to include a detailed discussion of the proposed Rose Marina expansion, but the item was continued to a special meeting scheduled for …

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 …

Marco Island City Council discussed several major issues at its June 1 meeting, including the long sought advanced wastewater treatment project, the repair of the Winterberry beach access boardwalk, …

Community leaders, residents,and law enforcement personnel gathered at the Community Room at 51 Bald Eagle Drive on May 27, 2026, to recognize Police Chief Tracy Frazzano’s traditional “walk …

The proclamation was presented by City Council Chairman Darrin Palumbo before a gathering of local boating advocates, many wearing life jackets as a visible reminder of the importance of boating …

The City of Marco Island approved its own Fertilizer Ordinance on May 7, 2016 and according to the City’s website, Section 18-64(e) – Fertilizer Regulations: “No applicator shall apply …

The City of Marco Island is pleased to announce the swearing in of the Interim Police Chief Joe Belardo, which will take place on Wednesday, May 27th at 2:00 PM in the Community Room at 51 Bald Eagle …

Marco Island City Council filled a vacant council seat, selected interim City Manager Dr. Casey Lucius as its choice for city manager, and agreed to make nightly beach reports available to the public …

Marco Island police chief Tracy Frazzano has turned in her two-week notice to interim city manager Casey Lucius this morning, the Coastal Breeze News has learned. When we contacted Lucius, she said …