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LPA To See DiamondHead Expansion September 8th
Back in May, the DiamondHead Resort team submitted plans to add 57 rooms to the 121 they now have. On September 8th, the Local Planning Agency will decide whether or not to recommend the Town Council approve or deny the project.
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Friday is Jimmy Buffet Day at Margaritaville
For the third consecutive year, Parrot Heads are invited to celebrate the music and legacy of Jimmy Buffett with a laid-back island celebration and charitable service at Margaritaville Resort throughout Labor Day Weekend.
Better To Be Prepared.
As we head into the peak of Hurricane Season, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared and hope you never have to worry about it. The State of Florida has a list of everything you need to stock up on to be ready…just in case.
Here’s The Full “Bash on The Bay” Lineup
Fort Myers Beach is gearing up for a full Labor Day weekend of live music, boating, food, family activities, contests and waterfront entertainment as...
How You Can Help a Beach 501c3
This event draws tens of thousands of visitors to Fort Myers Beach from November 19th to the 23rd. It's also become a great way for beach 501c3's to raise money during one of the most popular events of the year. Here's how you can help.
Boat Races Adds HM Group As $10,000 Sponsor
HM Restaurant Group has signed on as a $10,000 gol-level sponsor of the ROAR Offshore Powerboat Races September 11th through the 13th. Bonita Fish Company will be hosting several events featuring powerboats and racing teams.Â
How We Can Help These Kids
In October Fort Myers Beach south end resident Janell Schoonover is heading back to Kenya for another mission visit. It’s amazing how many of the things we take for granted put big smiles on the faces of kids in this part of the world. Here’s how we can all help.
Beer Fest Just Over 1 Month Away
The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club's annual Beerfest is back. On October 10th this popular event will be held at Bay Oaks. You should reserve your tickets today. This event will sell out. Here’s how to get them…
We Need 9 Coffees To Hit Our August Revenue Goal
Exclusive coverage of the BIG INVESTIGATION, live ribbon-cutting events like the pier, beach walkarounds, Saturday Margaritaville shows, and Sunday's With The Mayor. If you see value in what we do to keep you up to date about your slice of paradise, consider supporting us with a cup of coffee HERE.
Big Sanibel Sale is This Weekend
This Saturday the SanCap Chamber is helping to sponsor the Labor Day weekend Sanibel Island Sunrise Sale following a successive inaugural event last year. Shopping begins at 7:09AM and ends at 5PM.Â
LPA To See DiamondHead Expansion September 8th
Back in May, the DiamondHead Resort team submitted plans to add 57 rooms to the 121 they now have. On September 8th, the Local Planning Agency will decide whether or not to recommend the Town Council approve or deny the project.
LPA Also Gets New Hideaway Resort September 8th
It was back in February that the owners of The Hideaway Village, at the corner of Estero and Lazy Way submitted plans to rebuild. Along with DiamondHead Resort, this new 30-unit boutique hotel is expected to be on the LPA's September 8th agenda.
How Much Will The Pool, Newton Cost?
As we’ve reported, the new resort-style Bay Oaks pool and the rebuild of Newton Park, both destroyed by Hurricane Ian, will be paid for using CBDG-DR grant money managed by Lee County. How much money is in that bucket to spend?