Homeowner Carol Thomas has had to go before the Fort Myers Beach Magistrate several times. Why? Because the town says she has to rip out the bottom level of her home. Thomas says there's been a livable dwelling on the bottom floor since the 80's. She tells her story on Beach Talk Radio Saturday at 10AM.

With longtime guests, former employees and several community leaders, The Cottages of Paradise Point officially broke ground on its Gulf-front redevelopment on Estero Boulevard this week. The property is located near The Best Western Resort.

Beach Talk Radio is partnering with Stephen Clark and Wahoo Willie’s to help local musician Frank Thomson who had a massive heart attack on New Years Eve and needs financial assistance with his medical bills. The goal is $8,000.

Recently appointed Lee County Commissioner Trish Petrosky will host a series of community meetings across Lee County. Petrosky was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the seat of Mike Greenwell who died of cancer last year. She was sworn into office on December 15th. 

A Fort Myers Beach tradition is returning Saturday, March 21, 2026 when the Art Bazaar once again fills Santini Plaza with creativity, color, and community spirit. The event will take place from 9AM to 3PM.

Lee County Clerk & Comptroller Kevin Karnes is hosting a free online class on how to search and access land & other official records. The how-to class is being held Wednesday, January 21st from 2PM to 3PM. 

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At the Marine Environmental Task Force Committee meeting tomorrow at 10AM, Fly Heli owner Steve Overy will be added to the agenda to explain his plans to fly helicopter tours around Fort Myers Beach.

This past Sunday, before Mayor Dan Allers took the stage, Town Manager Will McKannay introduced new Fort Myers Beach Public Information Officer Abigail Eberhart. Will gave us the inside scoop on how Abi's hire came about.

The Cottages of Paradise Point, on the north end of the island, is hosting a groundbreaking celebration with the Fort Myers Beach Chamber on Wednesday at 10AM. The Cottages, destroyed by Hurricane Ian, were located at 452 Estero Boulevard.

The free legal clinic, presented by The Lee County Legal Aid Society and sponsored by AARP is tomorrow at 9:30AM at Fort Myers Beach Library for a free legal clinic.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting on Friday at Bay Oaks. The Town will plant a Gumbo Limbo tree, the official Town Tree of Fort Myers Beach.