The top 5 books about Marco Island

Marco Island is a special place. People from all over the world vacation and live here. It has a rich and interesting history. Mix that with the unique wildlife and scenery and it’s the perfect mix to have a book written about it. Check out the top 5 books that are written about Marco Island.

Goodnight Marco Island Book
Goodnight Marco Island – Glenn L.
If you are a true Marco Island local, then you are sure to enjoy this book. It’s a kid-friendly, story-time book geared towards adults that pokes fun at everyday occurrences on Marco Island. Things like Crazy drivers, Rules, Regulations, Permits & People. It’s all true too! Every time you go the a marina, you see people yelling at each other… so the verse “Goodnight to the Marinas and Boat Ramps we share, watch all of the locals scream at each other there” rings very true. Or how about: “Goodnight to the Jolley Bridge, where we drive eighty MPH to the top and then we slam on the brakes, because there’s a cop.” It’s trouble in paradise. Guaranteed to make you laugh! Available for purchase at https://www.goodnightmarcoisland.com and most gift shops.

Last Paradise Book
The Last Paradise: The Building of Marco Island – Douglas Waitley
History buffs will love this book. Back in the 1960’s, the Mackle Brothers had big plans for Marco Island. While it started off good, it didn’t end so well. Here you’ll learn all about how Marco Island was dredged and built up and what happened when the environmentalists and government stepped in and changed the entire scope of the project. Available on Amazon

Florida's Gulf Playground
Marco Island, Florida’s Gulf Playground – by Michael Coleman
The compelling 110-page editorial and photographic narrative showcases Marco Island’s incredible conversion from the Calusa Indian living grounds to the world-class resort community it is today. From curses and buried treasure to #1 rated beaches and million dollar mansions on perfectly carved man-made canals. the photos in the book are high resolution and detail the history of Marco Island dating back to the back-water trading and fishing up to current times. Available on Amazon.

Marco Mailboxes – Mary Ann Lauber
If you have ever driven around Marco Island, you have probably seen that about 1 out of every 5 houses have a unique mailbox. From alligators to Manatees, residents here aren’t afraid to show their fun side. This book details all of the best mailboxes on the island and you can drive around and see them for yourself. It’s something different and fun to read. Available on Amazon.

Beyond the mangrove trees Book
Beyond the Mangrove Trees – Robert McConville
Take a journey through Marco Island and the swamps of the Everglades with the author and master naturalist, Bob McConville. There are no chapters here. This is a beautiful scrapbook of photos taken by Bob during his nature walks and encounters on land and off. Each photo tells a story. In fact, the book has nearly 200 photos of local flora and fauna. Available for purchase at: http://www.steppingstoneecotours.com