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Seagate Receives First Approval From Town Council
Seagate’s Red Coconut redevelopment project received its first of two needed Town Council approvals Monday. A second public hearing will be held on November 4th. If the Council approves the plan after that public hearing the project can begin.
Santini Will Have a Hardware Store
Gavin's Ace Hardware has signed a contract with the owners of Santini Plaza and will be moving into the previous Sun Hardware store location in the plaza. They should be open in early 2025.
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One Final Candidate Forum
Beach Talk Radio will host one final candidate forum for the Fort Myers Beach Town Council race this Friday at 5:30PM at Fresh Catch restaurant behind Publix. There are 4 candidates running for 3 open seats on the Town Council.
LPA Public Benefit Meeting is Today
A special LPA meeting is being held today at 9AM. LPA members will try to prioritize what public benefits a developer would bring to the table in order for the town to consider requests they are making above and beyond the town Comprehensive Plan and LDC.
Volunteers Needed For Sand Sculpting Championships
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship November 21st through 24th at DiamondHead Resort. Volunteers are needed.
Volunteers Needed For Sand Sculpting Championships
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship November 21st through 24th at DiamondHead Resort. Volunteers are needed.
LPA To Stay The Same
John McLean, Don Sudduth, Doug Eckmann and Jim Dunlap were all reappointed to the Local Planning Agency by the Town Council on Monday. All four had been on the committee before being reappointed. Two other residents applied but did not make the cut.
Who Makes The Best Chili on Fort Myers Beach?
The FMB Woman's Club Annual Christmas Tree Festival is back, and that means it's time to get cooking. The wildly popular chili tasting event is back. This year's event is limited to 15 chili entrees, so you'll need to get your application in soon.
Ellie’s Book is Back in Stock
Estero Island Historical Society President Ellie Bunting’s book called The Lost Icons of Fort Myers Beach is back in stock. The book highlights many of the landmarks on your favorite island, many of which are no longer around.
Have You Registered For Our 2024 NYEve 5K?
On Tuesday, December 31st at 8AM, Beach Talk Radio is partnering once again with DiamondHead Resort for the 2nd annual New Year's Eve 5K on Fort Myers Beach. It's our biggest race of the year to benefit our biggest fundraiser ever. Register HERE.
Big Fishing Tournament Registration Opens
The 21st Annual Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament returns to Lee County on Saturday, Nov. 9, with proceeds benefiting the Candlelighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that supports children with cancer or blood disorders and their families.
Beach Hosting Open Water Swim
The Southern Cross Open Water Swim is back and will be held at Lynn Hall Park on Fort Myers Beach Saturday, December 7th. Hurricane Ian postponed the event for the last 2 years. The swims include a 5K, 1 mile, the Annual Buoy Ball, and Sunday’s Mimosa Mile.
KLCB Raises $22,000
Keep Lee County Beautiful recently hosted its 33rd annual “GO GREEN” Golf Fundraiser where $22,000 was raised to help sustain programs and events dedicated to environmental preservation and community well-being.