Another alternative is the Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites (100 Palm St., 239-394-3131, oldemarcoinnandsuites.com), located off the beach but still close to the water in the "Olde Marco" area.

That's when Marco and Dabees started to create this ongoing plan for using Sand Dollar Island, considered a spit, the lagoon and the surrounding mangroves to create a protective barrier.

Aug 3, 2024 Credit: Matt Devitt Facebook By Bryanna Sterzenbach Tropical Storm Debby is on its way to Florida, and the rain has been pouring down on Tigertail Beach in Marco Island since 8 p.m.