The Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime recently announced the first honorees of the 2026 Spirit of Marco Island Awards.
Linda Cassens has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Spirit of Marco Island Award, and Dave Rice has been honored with a special Legacy Award. Both honorees were surprised by the announcement at the recent Y Gala, attended by several hundred community members.
The Spirit of Marco Island Award was presented to Linda Cassens by Linda Sandlin, Spirit Award co-chair and past president of the Marco Island Rotary Club. The Legacy Award was presented to Dave Rice by George Abounder, also a past president of the club, joined by a group of fellow Rotarians…