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What's happening in Marco Island

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Crime & Safety
Oct 29Marco Island
Boater missing three days found off Marco Island
Collier County deputies found a boater about 16 miles southwest of Coon Key Pass after he had been missing for three days in rough seas, Marco Island police said. A fireboat crew treated him and brought him back to shore, and his disabled boat was towed in.
Source: Gulf Coast News and 1 more
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Health
Oct 22Marco Island
Marco Island boil water notice for Peru Street area after Oct. 22 water shutoff
The City of Marco Island will shut off water service in the 631 Peru St. area on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for scheduled work. A precautionary boil water notice takes effect there and stays in place until the city lifts it. Affected residents should boil water before drinking or cooking with it.
Source: City of Marco Island and 2 more
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Events
Oct 18Marco Island
Marco Island Boat Show Concludes Today
Sunday, October 18
The 2026 Marco Island Boat Show the largest premier recreational in-water show in the Naples-Marco Island area continues through Sunday October 18 at the Marco Island Yacht Club.
Source: MIACC and 1 more