Duncan Wheeler — Lunch music at La Tavola

• 📅 Date: Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025

• 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• 📍 Location: La Tavola Restaurant & Bar (961 Winterberry Dr)

• 🎟️ Admission: Free with Dining

• 📄 Details: Classic easy-listening 70s acoustic set during lunch

Snook Inn — Reopens with Alivee Duo the 26th

• 📅 Date: Saturday, Sep 26, 2025

• 🕒 Time: afternoon sets 6:00–10:00 PM (There is a Day Set, Also with Duncan Wheeler)

• 📍 Location: Snook Inn Waterfront Restaurant

• 📄 Details: The Snook’s weekend schedule often includes an afternoon acoustic set and an evening band...FYI

CJ’s Outside Bar — Live Music Thursdays 🍹🍸

CJ’s Outside Bar — Live Music (Weekly)

• 📅 Date: Thursday, Sep 25, 2025

• 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• 📍 Location: CJ’s on the Bay / Esplanade Shoppes

• 🎟️ Admission: Free

• 📄 Details: Outside-bar live music at CJ’s

Moony Mann Band — Saturday at Esplanade

• 📅 Date: Saturday, Sep 27, 2025

• 🕒 Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

• 📍 Location: Esplanade Shoppes / CJ’s lounge

• 📄 Details: Full band performance in the inside lounge

Jes Richmond — Sunday Brunch Live at La Tavola

• 📅 Date: Sunday, Sep 28, 2025

• 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (brunch); additional lounge set 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (check calendar)

• 📍 Location: La Tavola Restaurant & Bar

• 🎟️ Admission: Free with dining

• 📄 Details: Jes Richmond performs Sunday brunch sets

Christmas Island Style Golf Tournament THIS Sunday!

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!

THE LAST FULL WEEK OF SIZZLE DINING 

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 

Everyone is Welcome to Join the Marco South Beach Yoga

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.  SNOOK IS CLOSED UNTIL THE 26th for Maintenance.

• 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 SNOOK INN reopen September 26th at 11AM.  

Off-Island at The Capri Fish House

Want to get off the Island, but nearby Goodland is mostly CLOSED down for September?  Don't Forget About The Isles of Capri!

At Capri Fish House, Happy Hour is from 2:30 to 5:30 every day.  They are open now to enjoy a nice Kayak rental, a happy hour cocktail, or a gorgeous sunset!  It's a short drive (car or boat) with a great view!

Have You Tries Resin Art??  You Can in Naples!

NAPLES RESIN WORKSHOPS:

Where:  5309 Shirley St. Naples, FL 34109

Phone:  239-293-8051

You can make practically anything in Resin!  You do have to book in advance with them for a class.  They offer group sessions, too!

Friday night's Homecoming Football Game was interrupted by 2 explosions caused by transformers near the Winterberry Field, and attendees were evacuated from the area for safety until law enforcement could investigate what happened.

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 Admission Closing...

• 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.

Why did the pelican refuse to hang out on Marco Island?

Because he heard the seagulls were always causing a racket!

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.   There are other ways to Donate to the Cause.

🎲 Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub – Trivia Nights

• 📅 When: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub

• 📄 Details: Weekly trivia nights — fun atmosphere, team play, and great prizes.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Marco Men’s Club – Monthly Meeting

• 📅 When: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 AM

• 📍 Location: Marco Lutheran Church

• 📄 Details: Local men’s social and service club with regular speakers, social outings, and networking opportunities.  Join Here.

🃏 Canasta Club of Marco Island

• 📅 When: Every Tuesday, 1:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Mackle Park - 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island

• 📄 Details: Weekly canasta games open to residents and visitors who enjoy this classic card game.

Marco Island Shell Club

• 📅 Nest Event: November 28th - Holiday Shell Art Sale

• 📍 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.

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.

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.