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Beautification Advisory Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Approves Commemorative Tree Planting

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Published meeting coverage connected to Beautification Advisory Committee.

Briefing

May 6, 2026

Political Sign Restrictions Move Forward

The committee voted 4-2 to recommend sending proposed changes to Marco Island’s campaign and temporary sign ordinance to the Planning Board. The proposal would restrict unattended political signs in public rights-of-way while allowing signs on private property and signs held by individuals.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Committee endorses beach access shade structures

The committee unanimously endorsed the shade-structure design for the beach access beautification project, 6-0. The structures will be priced as an add-alternate so the City Council can compare costs with and without them before deciding whether to proceed and fund them.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Committee Funds Marco in Bloom Signs

The committee unanimously approved up to $350 from its general fund for signs recognizing Marco in Bloom winners. Members also advanced tree-planting plans, holiday lighting coordination, and preparations for Marco Nature Night.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Committee Plans Beautification Project Follow-Ups

Plantings in Leland Way swales were denied pending clarification of underground water and sewer infrastructure; a site review with staff will explore possible planting locations. Staff will also inventory worn Collier Boulevard banners and obtain replacement pricing.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Committee Approves $19,000 Tree Funding

The committee approved planting royal poinsettias and shady ladies along Leland Way and made $19,000 from the Tree City USA budget available for use by the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee.

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Briefing

Dec 3, 2025

Committee Supports Ending Two Annual Sessions

The committee voted 7-0 to allow the Waterways Committee to amend the ordinance so the Beautification Advisory Committee would no longer be responsible for conducting two educational sessions each year. Members also reviewed funding that included $29,000 available for tree-related projects.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

New rules approved for street light banners

The committee approved revised street light banner rules by a 7-0 vote. Banners may be displayed twice per calendar year, cannot be displayed during hurricane season, cost $20 each, and will be administered and enforced by Public Works.

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Briefing

Oct 1, 2025

Committee Confirms $25,000 Beautification Budget

Staff confirmed a $25,000 budget for the committee’s 2026 fiscal year. The committee also reviewed tree planting, holiday lighting, landscaping contractors, historical markers, and potential changes to the Marco-in-Bloom contest.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Committee Redirects Funds to Tree Plantings

The committee unanimously approved forfeiting its 2026 discretionary budget in favor of a proposed $25,000–$30,000 Tree Fund allocation. It also approved directing up to $8,000 from its 2025 budget to plant Orange Geiger trees along the south side of Swallow Avenue.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2025

Committee Approves Commemorative Tree Planting

The committee approved a $550 proposal to purchase, plant, maintain, and establish an Orange Geiger tree honoring Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins at Veterans Community Park, using the 2025 Tree Fund.

1 min readMunicipal coverage