The Pulled Pork Cook-off Time Has Finally Arrived!

This Thursday - "Annual Pulled Pork Cook-Off Picnic"

Where: Sarazen Park on Marco Island

When: Thursday, September 11, 2025, at  4:00PM - 7:00PM

Cost: Member & Spouse - $12 each

Guest/s who are non-members: - $17 each

What to Bring: Beverages, Chairs, and a Big Appetite!

The Menu: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, and Dessert

SIZZLE DINING HAS STARTED!!!

Submitted Reader Photo:

Sunday Football at The Sandbar!

Happy Hour Highlights & Closings

If you know of a restaurant that has closed for a few weeks in September, let us know via email, and we will add them to our lists.  We always have a Lot of great options for happy hour across the island. Here are some of the top spots with their typical schedules:

• Pinchers Happy Hour: All Day EVERYDAY!  Enjoy Two of the Same Drink From Open to Close.
• Stilts in Marriott Crystal Shores Happy Hour:  Daily from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
• Sunset Grille - Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

• Snook Inn - Happy Hour: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

• La Tavola Restaurant and Bar - Happy Hour: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

• Italian Deli and Market - Happy Hour: Every day from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Don't Forget KARAOKE MONDAYS!

• Kane Tiki Bar & Grille & Quinn's at The JW Marriott both Offer  Happy Hour - Daily 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

• Sami's - Happy Hour: Monday–Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

• Marco Island Brewery Happy Hour: Daily 3:00pm to 6:00 pm or after 10pm.

• The Speakeasy - Happy Hour: Monday–Saturday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  

• Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill - Happy Hour: Every day, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

• DaVinci’s - Happy Hour: Every day, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

• Marco Prime - Happy Hour: Every day, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

• The Oyster Society - Happy Hour: Every day, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. 

• Arturo's - Happy Hour:  Every Day, 4:45 pm to 8:00 pm.
• The Boardroom - Happy Hour: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• CJ's @ Esplanade - Happy Hour:  Every Day, 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
• Mango's @ Esplanade - Happy Hour: Every Day, 11:00 am to 6 pm
• La Mesa - Happy Hour:  Every Day, 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
• Tesoro - Happy Hour:  Every Day,1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• The 844 Gulf & Prime - Happy Hour: Every Day, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Sale e Pepe - Is Temporarily CLOSED.

SANDBAR IS CLOSING STARTING TODAY FOR 2 WEEKS FOR REMODELING, and THE SUNSET GRILLE IS ALSO CLOSED UNTIL LATE SEPTEMBER.  GOODLAND WAS A GHOST TOWN YESTERDAY, SO CHECK BEFORE YOU HEAD TO A RESTAURANT IN SEPTEMBER. :)

Spas & Wellness Centers

• 💆 Many spas and massage studios offer locals-only discounts in the summer & early fall — sometimes 20–30% off treatments.

• Salt therapy, facials, and yoga packages often run “buy 2, get 1 free” or "BOGO" specials.

• Last week, I mentioned that Marco Light Therapy still offered the BOGO for the month of September, but this week, they also have a special event you could check out.  Just click the picture below to go to their Facebook page or schedule.  There are a few spots left as of now.

I see this Question a Lot on Reader Boards so just a Refresher on a Few of our Ride Services:

Need Transportation to and From Marco Island?  Roberts Service Transportation Can Help

Roberts Service & Transportation offers private transportation for all SWFL airports and ports.  They are licensed and insured, and have a solid 5-star Google review list. 

To schedule your ride, call 239-699-2224.

Another Option For Transportation I Always See Around the Island is Classic Transportation:

Classic Transportation: who is also a great choice for surrounding area Airport Rides or a Night out in Naples.  They have a good 4.7 Star Google Review pattern and have been around the island for years.

Call today to schedule your ride.  239-394-1888.

Arts, Museums & Learning

• 🎨 The Marco Island Historical Museum, Naples Botanical Garden, and art studios often host discounted admission or locals’ days in September.

Marco Island Historical Museum – Free Summer Admission

• Date: Now through September 30, 2025 
• Location: Marco Island Historical Museum 
• Admission: Free for MIHS members
• Enjoy free admission this summer at the Marco Island Historical Museum. Explore exhibits highlighting the island’s history, culture, and archaeological treasures.

Volunteer and Prosocial Opportunities

Marco Island Kiwanis Club

• 📅 Regular Meetings & Events

• 📍 Local schools & community centers

• 🎟️ Open Membership

• 📄 Details: Dedicated to empowering youth through programs like “Terrific Kids,” book donations, scholarships, and partnerships with school clubs.

Friends of the Library in Marco Island

• 📅 Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

• 📍 Marco Island Library

• 🎟️ Volunteers Welcome

• 📄 Details: Supports the Marco Island Library through fundraising, events, and program enhancements. A great way to give back to the local literacy community.

Marco Island Shell Club

• 📅 Workshops November–March

• 📍 Mackle Park & local venues

• 🎟️ Membership or Drop-in

• 📄 Details: Shell enthusiasts gather for weekly art workshops, excursions, and seminars. Proceeds from shell art sales fund scholarships and marine research.

Rotary Club of Marco Island (Noontime)

• 📅 Weekly Meetings

• 📍 Local venues & community projects

• 📇 Contact: Jennifer M. Tenney | 239-610-1101

• 📄 Details: A civic-minded club focused on scholarships, “Flags for Heroes,” and meal packaging events that uplift the community.

Marco Island Ham Radio Club

• 📅 Monthly Meetings

• 📍 Local meeting sites

• 📇 Contact: 239‑393‑2324

• 📄 Details: For amateur radio hobbyists and emergency preparedness enthusiasts—connect through shared communications.

Marco Island Sportfishing Club

• 📅 Events & Tournaments Year-Round

• 📍 Marco Island marinas & waterways

• 📇 Contact: marcosportfishingclub.com

• 📄 Details: Organizes outings, tournaments, and socials for all levels of sportfishers.

Marco Island Civil War Club

• 📅 Regular Meetings

• 📍 Local venues

• 📇 Contact: 239‑642‑0766

• 📄 Details: A historical group centered on Civil War discussion, history, and education.

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

While Our Daily Bread is not Accepting New Volunteers at This Time, You Could Still Give a Recurring Donation or a One-Time Gift at any Time.  Just visit their Website to give.