on the shore and enjoy people watching and the beach and scenery. There are 12 homes on the island, and 50 lots, with the most famous house belonging at one time to James Biden, President Joe Biden's brother, who would occasionally visit. The "Biden Bungalow", as the house was known, was sold in 2018 for $1.35 million. Wildlife The island is included in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Mammals such as wild boar, bobcat, and white-tailed deer live on the island. The gopher tortoise, which is threatened by habitat destruction, finds sanctuary on this island, aside from the invasive iguana which feeds on the tortoise's eggs. See also Keewaydin Club Marco Island Rookery Bay References http://nerrs.noaa.gov/images/pdf/2001_storm.pdf Gulf Coast barrier islands of Florida Islands of Collier County, Florida Islands of Florida