The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in Marco Island, Fla., recently completed a $187 million renovation focused on event needs. Additions to the resort include the 10,000-square-foot Palms Ballroom. The dining options at the resort have also been upgraded, with two new private dining rooms added at the restaurant Kurrents, and banquet space at the new Rookery at Marco. A new waterfall and granite and marble lobby greet hotel guests.

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