Posted on May 14, 2025
The Marco Island City Council held a special meeting May 5 to hear an “unsolicited proposal” from EarthWerks Land Improvement and Development Corporation to enter into a public-private partnership to dredge Marco Island canals and improve water quality, according to a press release.
City Council voted to authorize an independent review and technical study of the proposal by an “external engineer.”
The cost of the study will be paid by EarthWerks. The proposed cost of the canal dredging is $60 million and the full proposal is on the city’s website.
Morris honored as ‘Top One Percent’
William G. “Bill” Morris of Marco Island was recently named one of America’s Top One Percent of Lawyers for 2025.
Certified by The American Registry, the list includes “attorneys with significant mentions in the press, honors by recognized trade groups and acclaimed recognitions by peers and clients.”
“It is truly an honor to be included with such a distinguished group of attorneys across the country,” said Morris. This is the 10th consecutive year Morris has been recognized by The American Registry for his achievements.
Morris has been providing legal services to Marco Island for over 30 years from its offices located at 247 North Collier Boulevard, Suite 202, Marco Island.
For more information, visit wgmorrislaw.com.
Three must-sees on Marco
“The Florida House,” at the Marco Island Historical Museum, takes a trip back in time, marking and celebrating the 60th anniversary of modern Marco and the construction of the island’s first model homes. The exhibit runs through June 7.
Friends of Rookery Bay and the art program at Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting “Wildlife and Wild Places in SWFL,” a collaborative art exhibition.
FGCU students created the original photographs and sculptures. These artists were enrolled in the history of photography course by Professor Hannah Harley or sculpture course by Professor Steve Hughart. It will be on display until Aug. 1 at The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.
And the MoCAA Art Tour just arrived to the Marco Island Center for the Arts. It’s an exhibition of 15 contemporary artists from across Latin America and the Caribbean. The exhibit runs now through July 1 at the Marco Island Center for the Arts.
If you go
The Marco Island Historical Museum is located at 180 S. Heathwood Drive, open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is free and the site is fully ADA compliant and accessible to all visitors.
The Rookery Bay Learning Center is located at 300 Tower Rd., Naples. Admission to the reception is complimentary but registration requested at rookerybay.org/events. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, with admission of $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 4-12). Learn more at rookerybay.org or call 239-530-5972.
The Marco Island Center for the Arts is located at 1010 Winterberry Drive. Information: marcoislandart.org.
