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Bridge to Paradise -- Judge S. S. Jolley Bridge

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Bridge to Paradise...  These photos were taken by the Yacht Club facing the bridge as it leave the Island.

 

I have had several conversations recently with people about Marco Island and I am often found saying "once you cross that bridge you will fall in love" and I have been asked about the Bridge....   So I thought I would share with you the Judge S. S. Jolley Bridge pictured in so many photographs of Marco Island the focus of this BLOG. 

The Bridge made national news this summer with the Cuban Refugees and their landing at the base of the bridge.  The bridge was built in 1969 and has one lane of traffice going in each direction. 

   

Some of my personal photographs from the air of the Bridge and Marco Island.

What I get asked the most "Who Was Judge S. S. Jolley?", so here are some facts that I was able to find about Judge S. S. Jolley:

  • The Bridge was named for Seward Stokley Jolley who was a Collier County judge for twenty years.
  • Her Served the county from 1935-1959 and the State Legislature honored him in December 1991.
  • He is one of the few, if not the only judge to serve the county without a law degree.
  • He worked tirelessly to render services of all kinds to his community.
  • His dauther June Jolley Dyches, married Tommie Barfield's grandson, Jim Dychess.

    

Are you ready for a list of available properties?  I would love to share with you all that I know about Marco Island and help you purchase your piece of it.  Just give me a call at (239) 821-3063 or email me at Colleen@ParadiseReport.com.  Not ready to purchase, want to just explore more about the Island, then visit my website at http://www.paradisereport.com/ for additional information. 

Comments (4)

Karen Villa Schweinfurth
RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, Inc. 425-308-3669 - Everett, WA
ABR, CRS, SRES, CyberStar
Great photos, Colleen. It still makes me want to come there. I just need a "rich sugar daddy"!
Oct 25, 2006 09:10 AM
Colleen Irwin
Retired - Irondequoit, NY
Creative Real Estate Solutions...

Thanks!  

Oct 25, 2006 09:18 AM
Real Estate
Best Buffalo Homes - Ellicottville, NY
Colleen where do you get this information?   Great stuff!!!!
Oct 28, 2006 05:47 AM
Sal Sciarrino
EliteOne Fine Properties - Marco Island, FL
Great information, you even taught me something new.  Sal
Dec 26, 2006 10:28 AM