Just south of Naples, Marco Island is the largest barrier island within the Ten Thousand Islands area extending southerly to Cape Sable. Graced with miles of powdery sand beaches and beautiful year-round weather, the leisurely island lifestyle attracts discerning clients from around the world. Locally-owned restaurants, shopping, entertainment and a myriad of water sports along with fishing, golf and tennis keep an active schedule. Professional services, galleries and boutiques comprise the island’s commercial activity; for recreation, there is the challenging Island Country Club, a private, 18-hole golf and country club.