Let's Play Some Golf at Island CC

Christmas Island Style Golf Tournament Coming Up!

When:  September 28th 

Where:  Island Country Club in Marco Island

What's Happening:  Annual Christmas Island Style Golf Tournament
What time:  7:00 AM is the Check-in – 8:30 AM Shotgun Start 

Cost:  $225 per Player.  

Register Here to Play!

Marco Island Police 21st Annual Golf Tournament

When:  Saturday, October 4th

Where:  Island Country Club in Marco Island

Time:  7:30 Check-In and 8:30 Shotgun Start

Cost:  $250 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome

Register Here 

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Friday Happy Hour Before the Storm!

SIZZLE DINING CONTINUES THROUGH SEPTEMBER

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.

• Quinns at Marriott: 📅 Daily Happy Hour + Live Entertainment (Thu–Sun) 🕒 Happy Hour: 2–4 pm | Music: 6–9 pm

THE SANDBAR Marco Island is scheduled to reopen on September 23rd, and THE SUNSET GRILLE reopens September 19th at 11AM.  

Marco Island Chamber After 5  🎉🎉🎉

Location: Watermark of Marco Island, 1170 San Marco Rd

A casual networking mixer hosted by the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.

Naples Zoo Saturdays for Collier Residents

• The Naples Zoo Allows Free Admission from 9 AM to 4:30 PM on the FIRST Saturday of the Month to Collier County Residents!  Take time to go see the fun exhibits and animals if you haven't been in a while.  Go see the New Giant Tortoise Encounter.

Summer Hours:  8 AM to 3 PM through Sept 30

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.

Tremendous Trains for Kids

Where:  3331 Tamiami Trail E.  Naples, FL 34112

When:  10AM to 11AM

Register and RSVP Here.

Line Dancing?  Why Yes we Have That!

When:  On Tuesdays Starting October 7th 2026 at 9:30-10:30AM Low Beginners &10:30-11:30AM High Beginners

What it is:  A class featuring line dancing for all who attend.  18 and Up

Cost:  $10 per class per person.

See more and Get Signed up Here.

Volunteer and Prosocial Opportunities

Beach Cleanup This Weekend!

At Tigertail Beach - Hosted by Friends of Tigertail. Bags & gloves provided to Those who Come to Participate!  Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8-11 am

Donate to The Beautification Advisory Committee

Feel like making a difference in the Beautification of the Island, but can't make it out to do Cleanups and Volunteer Work?  Here's one way to Help:  You can donate to the cause.

• Please make checks payable to the City of Marco Island

• In the memo line, write: "BAC Donation for [Event/Topic]" (Example: "BAC Donation – Topic of Donation")

• Include your name and address on the envelope

• Mail to:

  City of Marco Island -

  c/o Public Works Department,

  50 Bald Eagle Drive,

  Marco Island, FL 34145

Mission Statement of the Board: 
The Beautification Advisory Committee is charged with identifying short and long-term issues that impact the overall beauty and appeal of the island, including planted street medians and streetscapes, publicly-owned cul-de-sacs, beach access points, evaluating potential solutions, and recommending policy and practices to City staff for administrative or Council action. 

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 Sportfishing Club

• 📅 Events & Tournaments Year-Round

• 📍 Marco Island marinas & waterways

• 📇 Contact: marcosportfishingclub.com

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

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.