The full list of concerts and venues for the 2026 Island Hopper Songwriter Festival September 18th through the 27th has been released. Award-winning songwriters will appear in Cape Coral, downtown Fort Myers, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach, Check out the full schedule HERE.

On Friday the comeback of Fort Myers Beach from Hurricane Ian hit another milestone with the official groundbreaking of the pier. Lee County owns the pier and hosted the event at Crescent Park. You can watch the groundbreaking HERE.

Keep Lee County Beautiful is calling on residents, visitors, businesses, schools, and community groups to participatie in the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19th at cleanup sites across Lee County.

What’s Up FMB President Dawn Miller was recognized with the Town of Fort Myers Beach Citizens of Distinction Award Nomination Arts and Culture Recognition Award. She was nominated by Council member Rebecca Link.

On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved a waiver to allow Jim Dunlap to serve on the Audit Committee. The waiver is needed in order to allow community members to serve on 2 committees. Dunlap is also a member of the LPA.

The Marina at Bonita Fish Company has added shore power for vessels leasing slips at the marina and is now pre-leasing for November. The 30-slip deep-water marina offers direct Gulf access and accommodates vessels up to 100 feet.

Today marks 10 days since Town Manager Will McKannay put Community Development Director Frankie Kropacek and Community Services Director Jeff Hague on paid administrative leave. Where does the investigation stand today?

Exactly two weeks ago, we reported that the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted to spend $232,500 on a new irrigation system and sod on the big field at Bay Oaks. This coming Tuesday, Town Manager Will McKannay will recommend the Town Council nix that plan. Here’s why…

Lee County will host a ground breaking ceremony for the Fort Myers Beach pier this morning at 10AM. In 2022 Hurricane Ian destroyed the entire structure. Beach Talk Radio will be at the event to broadcast live.

On October 10th, The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club is hosting the 1st Suds & Sands Beerfest at Bay Oaks. During the event 6 hand-painted tables will be auctioned off to raise money. Here are all the details. 

The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club needs volunteers to help park cars during the Roar Offshore Boat Races September 11th through the 13th. They will be parking cars in the empty EIBC lot next to DiamondHead. If you can help, CLICK HERE.

The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club is reaching out to local businesses and organizations about sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 Shrimp Festival. The 2027 Shrimp Festival is Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th.