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The Million Dollar Wall
This week the Fort Myers Beach Town Council heard another presentation about a wave mitigation wall. A wall that would cost millions to build and could save millions of dollars worth of destruction if there’s another big storm.
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Revised Crescent Plan Ditches Astro-Turf
Lee County Commissioners David Mulicka and Kevin Ruane have confirmed that the new $1.33 million upgrade the county is doing to Crescent Beach Park at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge will no longer include astro-turf.
Lynn Hall Completion Target Is…
This week the Lee Board of County Commissioners approved a $6 million contract to Wright Construction to rebuild the restroom facilities at Lynn Hall Park on Fort Myers Beach. The structure should be open to the public in the Summer of 2027.
Saturday Margaritaville Show Moves Back to 10AM
We’ve moved our Saturday Margaritaville show back an hour to give our guests and live audience more time to enjoy the cooler morning weather and get them moving before the season traffic picks up. Here are Saturday’s guests…
Our Charity Beach Run is in 27 Days…
The 3rd Annual Beach Talk Radio New Years Eve 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk will once again be held at DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach and benefit the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club.
It’s Time To Help The Kids
The 2025 Beach Kids Foundation Toy Drive is underway. The easiest way to help is by picking a toy from their Amazon Wish List. There are also several drop-off boxes all around the community…
St. Raphael’s Shrimp Dinner is Back
St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church will host an All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Dinner on Saturday, December 13th, from 5PM to 7PM in the parish hall.
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Boat Parade is Tomorrow
The 37th Annual Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Christmas Boat Parade is tomorrow at 6PM. This year, vessels will make a second loop through the back bay, giving everyone another chance to enjoy the glowing procession.
American Legion Hosting Benefit
American Legion Post 274 is hosting a fundraising dinner for Leanne Blase who was badly hurt in a boating accident. She has a long recovery ahead and her friends and family have organized a fundraiser to help with her medical bills. Here are the details…
Lee County Makes Changes at Shelter
Lee County Domestic Animal Services has rolled out a new Find My Pet Portal to help residents bring lost pets home. The portal is a tool for residents to “self-help” with stray animals.
Delicous Gift Cards Now Available
Our friends at HM Restaurant Group is helping you celebrate the holiday season with online gift cards at Doc Ford’s, Dixie Fish Company and Bonita Fish Company. Here are the details…
Now That’s a Big-Time Speaker
Ocean explorer, educator, and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau will deliver SCCF’s 8th annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at the Sanibel Community House.