Letters to the editor for Sunday, August 16, 2026Letter writersMarco hotel, marina proposalsI am writing to voice strong opposition to both the Hilton PUD rezoning request and the Rose Marina redevelopment proposal. Each project raises serious concerns on its own, but together they represent a dramatic increase in density, traffic, commercial activity, and strain on public services that will fundamentally change the character and livability of Marco Island.City staff determined that the Hilton proposal conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan and exceeds the established density limit of 16 units per acre by nearly fourfold. The applicant’s use of “fractional density” is...