On Tuesday Lee County Commissioner David Mulicka reported to the full Board of Commissioners that one year has been shaved off the time it will take to build the new Fort Myers Beach pier.

It’s been one of the most talked about issues on Fort Myers Beach. For years residents and visitors have wondered if lights would ever be installed on one of the most traveled roads in Southwest, Florida. 

The Fort Myers Beach and Iona McGregor Fire Control Districts are conducting a study to determine whether a merger of the two districts would be beneficial to taxpayers. A community forum is being held on the issue tonight at 5PM at Margaritaville. 

The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation's Fashion Show in Santini Plaza this past weekend raised over $12,000. The event was sold out. The money raised came from swag bag sales, raffle baskets, bar donations from Skyes Restaurant, 50/50 ticket sales and The King Foundation. 

They are two of the most popular states in terms of visitors to Fort Myers Beach. Parrot Key Carribean Grill is hosting 2 block party’s to celebrate the great states of Ohio and Wisconsin. Today is Ohio Day. Next Wednesday is Wisconsin Day. The celebrations run from 10AM to 4PM.

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There are three seats on the Sanibel City Council up for election next month. Four candidates are running, including 3 incumbents. Sanibel City Council seats are for 4 years and the election is non-partisan. The 3 candidates who receive the most votes are elected.

Kava Culture on San Carlos Boulevard is hosting the next Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours tomorrow at 5:30. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be part of the event which is free for Chamber members, $15 for non-members.

As we continue to rotate the Sunday guest chair around to the full Town Council, Councilman Scott Safford is our guest Sunday at 10AM at Wahoo Willie’s. The Mayor returns March 2nd. Arrive early to get a good seat.

The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club’s 67th Annual Shrimp Festival is March 3rd to the 9th. Volunteers are needed to make this event the huge success it is every year. CLICK HERE to volunteer. Also, here's how you can register for the 5K and kids run...

Our online merch store is brimming with a new shipment of our new Gulf of America/Slice of Paradise short sleeve shirts. It's our most popular item right now with over 100 shipped in the last week. Order HERE.

The 2025 Woman’s Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, March 15th. The parade begins at 10AM at Santini Plaza and winds down to the Woman’s Club property on Sterling Avenue. Here's how you can become a sponsor...