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Marco Island's Dark Secret: The Pirate Folklore of Key Marco - A Haunting Local Legend Unveiled! ⚔️🏝️🏴☠️
Marco Island's Dark Secret: The Pirate Folklore of Key Marco - A Haunting Local Legend Unveiled! ⚔️🏝️🏴☠️
Marco Island's Dark Secret: The Pirate Folklore of Key Marco - A Haunting Local Legend Unveiled! ⚔️🏝️🏴☠️
Join us for a trunk show at Kathein Jewelers benefiting Our Daily Bread on Dec 6! Plus, Christmas trees at Marco Island Academy, the start of the farmers market, Thanksgiving options, new luxury at Naples Beach Club, live music, happy hour highlights, and more! Discover the Pirate Folklore of Key Marco in this thrilling local legend.
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Dec 5, 2025
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Hey Marco Island! We at Sun and Scene hope you are enjoying the weather change here in Marco. It has finally started to dip down in temperature 🌡 in the evenings and become warm in the sunshine 🌞
It is almost time for the Thanksgiving Holiday but most of all, time for spending time together again with our friends from up North who are returning. The Island seems to be buzzing. The stores are busier. The restaurants are fuller. We're approaching the "Season".
Before we know it everyone will be back, and we will be at full capacity for another year of fun, sun, and friends! |
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Kathein Jewelers Supporting Our Daily Bread with a Trunk Show on December 6th! |
Save the date for the Trunk Show. A portion of every purchase will benefit Our Daily Bread Food Pantry in Marco Island. Keep your eye on the newsletter for more information! |
Marco Island Academy | Oh Christmas Trees Play |
Come on Out to the Play and Support our High Schoolers on November 21st at 7:00 PM! The cost is only 5$ per ticket and it is taking place on The Rhine Stage at Marco Island Academy.
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The Marco Island Farmers Market has begun and the First of the Season was a HIT! Every Wednesday now until April! |
For more information on becoming a vendor, check out the City Website with the Applications! They are available now. |
November 2025 Kayak Fishing Event Almost Upon Us |
Typically, MSC kayak trips will last approximately five to six hours and will cover 5 to 7 miles. It is a great way to try out fishing from a kayak and spend some time relaxing in the backwaters around the Marco Island/Naples area.
Get on their Kayak List! |
Thanksgiving Options Around Marco for Those Who Don't Want to Cook at Home. |
Book Your Thanksgiving Dinner NOW Before it is too Late with this Direct Link to Open Table Restaurants Open in Marco Island on Thanksgiving Day! |
I get the Question a Lot about who is open on Turkey Day. This Thanksgiving, if You Are Looking for Dine Out Options, Check Out These Local Restaurants that are on OpenTable so You Can Make Your Reservation Ahead! You can also Pre-Order a Thanksgiving Dinner at Publix!
Tesoro at The JW Marriott Sale e Pepe at The Marco Beach Resort Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House at The Esplanade La Tavola on Winterberry |
Thanksgiving LuauCelebrate Thanksgiving with a Polynesian luau at Kane Tiki Bar & Grill. Enjoy Hawaiian dinner music, a lei greeting, and a vibrant hula show. Feast on sushi, seafood, roasted suckling pig, and tropical desserts like pineapple upside-down cake for an unforgettable evening of island flavors.
Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
Saturday Food Pantry – Drive‑Thru |
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The long-awaited Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, has officially opened its doors in the heart of historic Old Naples.
This monumental 125-acre oceanfront property marks a transformative moment for luxury living in Southwest Florida.
The resort features 220 guest rooms, 57 suites, and five distinct dining venues, including the celebrated return of local favorite HB's right on the beach.
A state-of-the-art spa and wellness center aims to become a premier destination for both residents and visitors.
This ambitious project signals a bold new chapter for the community.
Looking ahead, the development will also include 153 luxury residences and an 18-hole golf course designed by the legendary Tom Fazio, which is scheduled to open in 2026 and further cement Naples' reputation as a world-class destination. Read More... |
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Meetups and Outdoor Live Music Options |
Happy Hour HighlightsIsland life: sunscreen, cocktails, and questionable decisions....🍹🌊🍸 |
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 in no order:
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With over 1,100 Reviews on Google, this could be one of he most fun adventures for locals and tourists alike. Paradise Cycle Boats offer both public and private tours, so you can take a last-minute boat ride or plan an extensive party for a friend or family member. Check out the upcoming schedule and maybe make a plan for Thanksgiving Break to be on the Water! |
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A major leadership change is underway in Marco Island after City Manager Mike McNee officially resigned.
His departure was accepted by the City Council during a recent meeting, following a previous resignation attempt in July.
The move caps months of reported friction within city leadership.
The council acted swiftly to prevent a leadership vacuum, appointing Assistant City Manager Dr. Casey Lucious to the role on an interim basis.
The appointment is a historic one for the community.
Dr. Lucious is now the first female city manager in Marco Island's history.
Despite the milestone, she expressed a desire for a competitive hiring process for the permanent position, stating she wants to earn the role.
The city will now begin the formal search for a permanent replacement while Dr. Lucious guides the administration. Read More... |
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🎲 Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub – Trivia Nights |
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🧑🤝🧑 Marco Men’s Club – Monthly Meeting |
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🃏 Canasta Club of Marco Island |
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Marco Island Shell Club |
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Rotary Club of Marco Island (Noontime) |
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Line Dancing? Why Yes we Have That! |
Where: Mackle Park in Marco Island
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 |
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Car Cruise In |
When: Saturdays From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Marco Corvette & Muscle Car Club. Where: Marco Lutheran Church parking lot. Find out More: MarcoIslandCorvettes.com |
Have You Heard The Tale? |
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Long before it was Key Marco, the shell mounds of Horr's Island held a dark secret rooted in local folklore.
Around the year 1799, a treacherous band of pirates used the coves near Caxambas Pass as a base for their violent raids on merchant ships.
Their notoriety grew so great that the U.S. Navy was dispatched to eradicate their hidden village north of Cape Romano.
Following a fierce confrontation, six captured buccaneers were sentenced to hang from a large gumbo-limbo tree on the island.
Before his execution, the pirate leader issued a chilling curse, swearing his crew would haunt the shell mounds forever.
The warning was ignored.
To this day, some residents claim that on the night of the harvest moon, the ghostly lights of a pirate campfire can still be seen flickering near the old hanging tree. Read More... |
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Look at this CUTIE!
Name: Coconut
Description: I am an unaltered female, black and white dog.
Age: The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
Weight: I weigh 11.00 pounds as of 11/13/2025.
Location: Collier County Domestic Animal Services
Phone Number: (239) 252-7387
Address: 7610 Davis Boulevard
Naples, FL 34104 |