Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The 2025 Marco Island Christmas House and Business Decorating Contest Committee Members. Front row: Mary Shaw and Lilibeth Nordell. Second row: Larry Sacher, Lyn Bedell, Richard Droste, Linda Turner, Jerry Swiacki, Dave Rice, Judy Sacher, Mindy Star, Roger Star, Rachel Schenk, Kristina Lambros, and Marc Creech. Back row: Jeanne Rice, Bob Boland, Russ Simmons, Betty Newman, Mary Vertin, Brad Shaw, Bruce Robertson, Gerry Richards, Mike Richards, D Honecker, and Ken Honecker. Not pictured are Jackie Strategos, Jim Richards, Allyson Richards, Steve Josselyn, Bette McGilvray, Sandy Dauch, and Marlene Eichman.
The 32nd annual Marco Island Christmas House and Business Contest Committee met at the Esplanade at CJ’s and The Snook Inn to celebrate “Christmas in July.” The evening, organized by Committee member Judy Sacher, included cocktails at CJ’s followed by dinner at The Snook. Committee Chairman Dave Rice announced the dates and plans for this year’s contest, which is in its 32nd year of sponsorship by LCEC.
The dates for the 2025 Christmas House and Business Decorating Judgingare as follows:
December 15-17 - Preliminary Judgingon all 3 nights from 6:30- 9:30 PM.
December 19 - Final Judging Trolley Ride to select the 2025 House Decorating Winner.
The contest begins with three nights of preliminary judging. The Island is divided into nine zones, and judging teams select the top contenders in each zone by visiting every street on the island. The third night of preliminary judging selects the top ten from the top contenders from the zone judging.
The Business Decorating Contest is held concurrently with the House Contest and is chaired by Marc and Cristina Lambros-Creach and assistedby Mindy and Roger Star. The Marco Island Chamber of Commerce assists with distributing contest information to local business members.
The Christmas Decorating Committee will next meet in November at their annual Potluck dinner to finalize plans and review procedures for the 2025 judging.
The Christmas House and Business Decorating Committee is an independent organization funded solely by 32-year sponsor Lee County Electric Cooperative. For further information, contact Committee Chair, Dave Rice at www.marcodave@comcast.net
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