Media Release_Update #1_Black Skimmers Intentionally Ran Over

On Friday, January 20, 2023, Renardo Sebastian Stewart, 24-year-old out of Bonita Springs, was served with violating 10 City of Marco Island Code Ordinances regarding his involvement in the killing of five black skimmers. Stewart intentionally drove a permitted All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on the beach used for food and beverage delivery into a flock of resting Black Skimmers on January 9, 2023. 

The Notice of Violations will be heard at the City of Marco Island Magistrate scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023. These violations are in addition to the five charges filed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). 

“We would like to thank FWC and our Community Organizations for their work and endless partnership in safeguarding our wildlife here on Marco Island. We will continue to educate the public and enforce the code of ordinances set forth to protect these special animals.” Chief Tracy Frazzano