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Update From The Margaritaville Developers
In case you were unaware, TPI, the development company building the new resort on Fort Myers Beach, regularly provides updates on the project on its Facebook page. A recent post which showed the finished layout with a focus on the Fins Up Beach Club triggered two questions.
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Woman Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver
31-year old Lehigh resident Jorge Rivera (pictured here) is in the Lee County jail charged with DUI manslaughter following a Thursday night accident that killed a female bicyclist.
Town to Spend $1 Million For Mooring Field Properties
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council is purchasing this property at 166 Chapel street and 99 Tropical Shores Way for residents of the mooring field. Taxpayers will be buying the half acre of property (the lots face each other) from Gordon Zeng for $1 million.
The Fencing is Up at Bayside Park
It looks like work is set to begin on the rehabilitation of Bayside Park. Fencing has been put up in the area of the construction zone and business owners in the area have told us they are starting to see activity.
Thank You John Goggin
January 18, 2022 was John Goggin's last day serving on the Fort Myers Beach public safety committee. He also served on the town's audit committee, both for a little over 3 years. Goggin leaves behind very big shoes to fill and a healthy serving of outstanding community service.
Do You Own an Electric Vehicle?
If you do, you may soon be able to charge that vehicle in a prime Fort Myers Beach parking spot. The town is considering a partnership with FPL to convert four regular parking spots, into spots for electric vehicle only, behind WINDS in the Times Square area.
On The Show Saturday
Our 9AM guest Saturday on Beach Talk Radio will be Najibullah Torakai, who, along with his family, escaped from Afghanistan as it was being taken over by the Taliban. He now lives on Fort Myers Beach. Lee Melsek joins us at 9:30.
Chicago Comes To Down
Former Chicago singer Jeff Coffey and a Chicago tribute band played for over 2 hours before a crowd of more than 300 at Fish-Tale Marina Thursday night. The event was the first of the Community Foundation's #WeAreFMB Live concert series, to raise money for the organization.
Mars Arrives February 10th
The next show in the FMB 'Rockin The Arts' concert series will feature the Bruno Mars Tribute band Earth to Mars on Thursday, February 10th at Salty Sams. This 6-member group of young professional will have you all funked up to the sound of Bruno Mars. Get your tickets HERE.
Foot of The Bridge Meeting is in 6 Days
Beach Talk Radio will carry the F.D.O.T. Matanzas Pass Bridge meeting live on Facebook and YouTube, Thursday, February 3rd at 5PM. Here are some very important details about the meeting you need to know...
Lovers Key Boat Show is This Weekend
The 7th annual Lovers Key Boat Show, Market and Seafood Fest will take place this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Suggested $5.00 donation to enter with proceeds going to Lovers Key State Park, and the Bonita Rotary Club. Kids under 9 are free and leashed dogs are welcome.
Shell Museum on Sanibel Lands Big Speaker
The third talk in the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum’s 2022 Lecture Series is Wednesday, February 16, at 5:30pm. Shell Trumpets: The Sound Heard Around the World, will be led by Dr. Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, Curator of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Town Hosting Cruiser Appreciation Day
The Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee is hosting the 13th annual Cruiser's Appreciation Day under the Matanzas Pass Bridge Friday, March 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will include food, drink and entertainment. Follow the Matanzas Pass Cruisers on Facebook HERE.
