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June 3rd Could Be D-Day For The Beach School
The Lee County School Board will hear a presentation by an outside consultant on June 3rd about the future of the Beach Elementary School. Parents who take their kids to the beach school are worried the report might be the nail in the coffin for their school.Â
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Lee County Hosting Ribbon Cutting
The public is invited to attend an official ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29th, at 2675 Ortiz Ave., for the unveiling of a 36,873 square-foot, $38.5 million two-story addition to the Lee County Public Safety Center.
What’s Going On With The Beach Condos?
Movement Mortgage and State Insurance USA are hosting an event called Condo Power For Realtors, a networking and educational event focused on condo financing and debunking common condo myths.Â
Our 5K Race Raised $5,000
Our 3rd Annual Day Before Mother's Day 5K Run and 1-Mile walk held on Fort Myers Beach on May 10th raised $5,000 for the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation. The event was held at Margaitaville Resort.
VCB Hosting Hurricane Workshop
On Tuesday, June 3rd at 1PM, an in-person Hurricane Preparedness Workshop is being hosted by the Lee County Visitors and Conventions Bureau featuring national and local emergency experts.
Sanibel Hosting Hurricane Seminar
The City of Sanibel is holding a hurricane seminar Friday, May 30th from 1pm-3pm at BIG ARTS at 900 Dunlop Road. HJurricane season begins June 1st.Â
Doc Ford’s Hosting 7K Race This Month
May 24th is National Yucatán Shrimp Day and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is celebrating with giveaways and a 7-K race on SanibelÂ
We need 245 Coffees To Hit Our May Revenue Goal
Our interview with Bill Veach about his plan to recall John King and Karen Woodson, our interviews with Terry Persaud, and TPI CEO Tom Torgerson, our north end walkaround. We loaded you up with a ton of information about your slice of paradise. Here's how you can support what we do...
New Salty Crab By Fall of 2026?
That's the hope as Salty Crab owner Greg Powers is set to bring his new building plans to the LPA Tuesday. If everything goes smoothly with approvals and permitting, Powers would like to break ground later this year and have the popular beach restaurant back open in the Fall of 2026. Â
Town Tightens Up Vacation Rental Oversight
On Thursday the town of Fort Myers Beach announced it was moving to a new short-term rental software. The new software will help town staff monitor short-term rentals and identify renters not following the rules.Â
Community Foundation Hands Out Over $100,000
On Tuesday The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation distributed $107,820 to 14 local 501c3 organizations, other local groups, and students who received scholarship money.
Recall Rebuttal
On Monday you heard from former Town Councilman Bill Veach about his plan to recall John King and Karen Woodson. Sunday, you’ll hear what the two sitting council members think about the attempt to unseat them. King joins us at 10, Woodson at 10:30, live from Wahoo Willie’s.
Comp Plan Outreach Meeting is Tomorrow
The town of Fort Myers Beach is soliciting feedback from residents regarding changes to their Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held at the Fort Myers Beach Library tomorrow from 10AM to 1PM.