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Food Truck Park Clears LPA. Barely.
In a 4-3 vote, Jamie and Debbie Hotka and Dan Myers received approval for their proposed Food Truck Entertainment Venue on Estero Boulevard. The LPA meeting was long and included a lot of opposition from the nearby residential neighborhood.
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South Seas Rezoning Hearing Today…And Next Week
The hearings on the rezoning request from South Seas on Captiva begin today, 9AM in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners. The objectors to Seagate’s Red Coconut development are keeping a close eye on this case.
Big Santini Plaza Update Sunday
The entire south end of Fort Myers Beach is waiting for more businesses in Santini Plaza to open, especially a restaurant that will keep them from driving to the north end or Bonita. The plaza suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Ian and has been creeping back to life.
Beach Fashion Show is Back Tomorrow
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation's Fashion Show in Santini Plaza is tomorrow at 11AM. Despite seats being sold out you can still see the show which will be in the breezway between The Islander and Leanis.
Where We’re Walking Around Tomorrow
It’s time to get an up-close look at how the Wyndham demo is coming along 5 weeks after it began. When we reported on the demo back on January 7th we were told it should take 6-8 weeks. We’ll also take a look at how the beach renourishment project is coming along. We go live at 8AM.
Who’s On The Show Tomorrow?
Come to the show LIVE tomorrow morning at 11AM on the terrace at Margaritaville. Our guests include organizers of the March 15th St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Rich Miller from FMBRentals. Look for our big white tent outside License to Chill.
Our Car Show is This Sunday
Beach Talk Radio, Smokin’ Oyster Brewery and Mango Rita’s are hosting a car show on Sunday from 9:30AM to Noon in the parking lot across from the S.O.B., and thanks to the owners of Shipwreck, in the lot adjacent to The Cigar Hut.
Sponsorships Now Available For Parade
The 2025 Woman’s Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, March 15th. The parade begins at 10AM at Santini Plaza and winds down to the Woman’s Club property on Sterling Avenue. Here's how you can become a sponsor...
Parrot Key Celebrating Ohio, Wisconsin
They are two of the most popular states in terms of visitors to Fort Myers Beach. Parrot Key Carribean Grill is hosting 2 block party’s to celebrate the great states of Ohio and Wisconsin.
Today is Your Final Day…
Wherever you are in our vast reading and viewing audience you can be a part of Fort Myers Beach history forever. Support the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club rebuild by uploading your favorite pet picture on the mosaic wall in the Yellow Army Lounge.
The History And Future of CROW
CROW Executive Director Alison Charney Hussey and Medical Director Jessica Comolli will fill everyone in on the world famous Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on Sanibel. The event is Wednesday, March 5th at 10AM.
Women of Irish Heritage Hosting Party
The 2nd annual Southwest Florida Women of Irish Heritage cocktail Party is being held Saturday, February 23rd at 4PM at the Doubletree Hilton at Bell Tower in Fort Myers. There will be a special appearance by Kellyn Irish Dancers and Guns n Hoses Pipes and Drums.