Parts of the island have scenic, high elevations relative to the generally flat south Florida landscape.

[8] Early development of the island began in the late 1800s after the arrival of William Thomas Collier and his family.

Bill" Collier, opened a hotel on the island, known today as the Olde Marco Inn.

[citation needed] In 1912, ferry service began between Marco Island and the Isles of Capri.

[12] Also in 1927, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad began service to the island after extending its route from Fort Myers and Naples.

Significant development of Marco Island took place in the 1960s that made it into the retirement and tourist destination it is today.

The Mackle brothers of the Deltona Corporation led development of the island after purchasing large amounts of land there for $7 million.

[citation needed] On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian devastated the island with an 8' storm surge.

[citation needed] Marco Island is in southwestern Collier County,[16] along the Gulf of Mexico.

[citation needed] Marco Island Executive Airport (MKY) provides general aviation service to the area.

The closest regularly scheduled commercial flights to the area arrive at Southwest Florida International Airport.