Category Archives: Martin on Marco

Information & reviews on Marco Island, Florida, USA

National Flip-Flop Day

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Pick your favorite color… and material. Wear them to the beach or the park. Wear them grocery shopping or bar hopping. While I am not a fan of seeing them on passengers in airports, I do understand they are super … Continue reading →

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Florida Book Signing

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Saturday, November 10, 2018 11am – 4pm I am pleased to announce that I was selected to have my books featured at the upcoming Author Book Fair at the Collier County South Regional Library on 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway in … Continue reading →

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Bar and Bistro at Marek’s is Merely Okay

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Far from the best food on Marco Island, the Bar and Bistro at Marek’s does deliver a nice atmosphere, especially if you can sit outside.  The veranda is lovely, as is the terrace, and the live music featured on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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GREAT Flatbreads!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Hubby and I were checking out a boat in North Naples, FL.  We lingered, checking out the yacht club, marina, and some nearby condos.  That means that we’d missed lunch.  Hah!  Traveling down the road by the Mercato Center, we … Continue reading →

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Somethin’ Fishy at the Capri Fish House

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

I love trying restaurants!  I love good food!  Looking for things to appreciate is a passion of mine.  The Capri Fish House Restaurant on the Bay on the Isles of Capri in southwest Florida had been calling to me for … Continue reading →

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#1 Island in United States

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Hey, Marco Island… Congratulations on your #1 US ranking and #4 world ranking as the Best Island to Visit!  (2014 Travelers Choice Awards)  I’ve been visiting Marco Island for 30 years and watched it grow from slow and sleepy to … Continue reading →

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Sasso’s is Secret Gem in Marco Island Dining

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Cathy Burnham Martin

Most locals and regular visitors will likely include Sasso’s International Cuisine and Seafood in their Top 3 Southwest Florida dining favorites.  I don’t find articles about it in the standard Marco Island promotional publications, so locals and those “in the … Continue reading →

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