That’s what Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell said to Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson after the Mayor reeled off a list of services that will be negatively impacted if property tax reform passes.

It took 2 waves of hiring to get Fort Myers Beach fire department back to full staff. They were all recognized Wednesday night at a Fire District Board Meeting. Many firefighter families were in attendance as Chief Scott Wirth awarded them with their new Fire Department pins.

Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise owners Ron Soriano and Tracy Groenendaal are opening of their newest location at 1661 Estero Boulevard, in the Key Estero Plaza. Today they're inviting the entire community to celebrate. 

The 2026 Beach Kids Foundation Backpack and school supplies event will be held Sunday at Century 21 Tripower Realty, 2001 Estero Blvd. from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event is for families living on FMB or working on FMB.

Another What's Up FMB event takes over Fort Myers Beach Saturday. Mullet Madness 2026 is an island-wide crawl from 11AM to 3:30PM. Here are the 13 stops in the crawl. 

Our Saturday 10AM guest at Lah De Dah Beach Bar & Grill at Margaritaville is Democrat William Moskal. Moskal is running against Republican incumbent House Rep Adam Botana for District 80 which includes Fort Myers Beach. Read more about Bill HERE.

Exciting things are happening on Fort Myers Beach thanks to What's Up FMB. Remember those fireworks? The Illuminations Parade? Mulletfest? And, those pesky charms for those beautiful beach bags?

Live 4th of July Fireworks and Parade broadcasts, Patriot Boat parade live coverage, ribbon-cutting events, exclusive interviews, rebuild walkarounds, and Sunday's With The Mayor. If you see value in what we do consider supporting us with a cup of coffee HERE.

Our latest and truly greatest piece of new merch has been a huge success. This new short sleeve white has a picture of the pier on the front with Fort Myers Beach celebrating 30 years and America 250 on the back. On the sleeves a small microphone BTR logo.

The Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center is closing July 27th as work begins on a new entrance ramp. At the same time, a project to upgrade auditoriums gets finishing touches, work on trail boardwalks wraps up, and construction begins on DDWS offices.

The Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation receently held their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner giving out $28,000 in scholarships. They had 26 applicants this year all with ties to Fort Myers Beach.

Bay Mar Drive resident Carmen Naccarato was scheduled to go to court Monday to face 3rd degree felony charges. The case was continued to August 3rd where the judge will now hear whether both sides are ready for trial. Naccarato is accused of battery on a man over the age of 65.