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We’re Handing Out American Flags Friday
Our epic Flag Day event is 4 days away. This Friday from 4PM to 5PM we'll be handing out free American Flags to anyone who wants to help us plant the flags up and down Estero Boulevard Friday night. Look for the bright yellow Beach Talk Radio baby truck in the DiamondHead parking lot.Â
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Beach Tax Rolls Up Slightly
Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell has released estimated tax roll figures for Fort Myers Beach for the 2025 tax year. After seeing a 40% increase in taxable value in 2024, the estimated increase for 2025 on the beach is only 3%.
Today is Beach Theater Day
Beach Theater owner Steve Boge will present his plans for the future of the 2-level restaurant and bar at 6425 Estero Boulevard to the LPA Today. We will carry the LPA meeting live beginning at 9AM.
CROW Breaking Ground on New Facility
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art Harkey Sea Turtle Complex. This facility will replace CROW’s original sea turtle rehabilitation center that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022.Â
Next Beach Business Owner Meeting is Friday
Friday at 5PM beach business owners are holding their third meeting to discuss how to bring more business to the beach. The meeting to finalize all the details for the upcoming Mulletfest is on the 3rd floor at DiamondHead.
Captains For Clean Water is Under Attack
The Hendry County Sheriff has warned Captains For Clean Water about their recent posts opposing a Rock Mine being proposed next to the Everglades. This Saturday Captains co-founder Chris Wittman is our guest at 11AM.
A Special Wednesday Walkaround
33 months after Hurricane Ian the Island Winds condo building is back open for business. Wednesday at 1PM, HOA President Dave Nusbaum will take us on a walkaround tour of the building and show off how fabulous the building now looks.
Town Looking For 4th Floats
The 2025 4th of July parade will begin at Bay Oaks at 9AM and continue down Estero Boulevard to Crescent Street. In order to get your float registered for the parade you must e-mail nmathes@fmbgov.com by June 27th.
Clerk Hosting Tourist Development Tax Class
Anyone who would like to learn about the tourist development tax process is invited to a free online class hosted by Lee County Clerk & Comptroller Kevin Karnes. The class is on Zoom this Wednesday at 2PM.Â
Volunteers Needed to Help The Kids
There is a need for volunteers to help with the free children's fishing tournament sponsored by Ostego Bay on June 28. The annual event is being held at Moss Marina.
BTR Membership Has Its Privelages
Attention Beach Talk Radio regular monthly supporters. Whether you support us at $5, $10 or $100 per month, you're eligible for a very special exclusive Margaritaville Resort room rate that our friends at the resort are offering ONLY to you.
We’re Keeping You Informed About YOUR Paradise
The Beach Theater, The Arches, EIBC, Salty Crab, annexing San Carlos Island. Those are a few of the stories we told you about already this week. PLUS our condo opening walkarounds and weekend shows and you're 100% in the know about the place you love. Here's how you can support what we're doing...
5th of July Cleanup
Keep Lee County Beautiful has launched its signup page for the 5th of July cleanup on Fort Myers Beach. Volunteers will meet at Lynn Hall Park at 8AM. You must register in advance HERE.