The Florida Highway Patrol’s Elite DUI Squad and the Aggressive Driving Unit will be conducting Operation Dry Streets, a specialized impaired driving enforcement initiative, from Friday through, throughout SW Florida.

The 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament finished with another record-breaking year of tournament sponsorships, donations, and anglers to support water-quality research and conservation at the Refuge.

Newton Park was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and is now a parking lot with mobile restrooms. $497,750 of federal funds will be used to rebuild the park.

Bahama Beach Club, with a history spanning more than 50 years, will celebrate a major milestone in its rebuilding journey tomorrow at 8:30AM. The first homes will be set into place at 5370 Estero Blvd. Beach Talk Radio will broadcast the event live.

On Flag Day 2025 local businesses and volunteers lined all 7 miles of Estero Boulevard with American flags for Flag Day. We're it again this year to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Here's how you can participate. 

Keep Lee County Beautiful is hosting a cleanup on Fort Myers Beach Saturday from 8AM to 10AM. Check-in and (limited) parking will be at the library.  CLICK HERE for details and to register.

LPA Chair and former Fort Myers Beach Mayor Anita Cereceda was our guest for a special show last Friday at The Island's Pancake House. We touched on everything from London Bay to Seagate to the island's recovery and so much more. Watch the interview HERE.

Long, long, long LPA meeting coverage, exclusive interviews, daily breaking news, 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.

What’s Up FMB has announced the launch of its inaugural Coastal Cars & Coffee Summer Series, bringing together automotive enthusiasts, local businesses, and the Fort Myers Beach community for two exciting summer mornings at Santini Plaza.

The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is welcoming art lovers with complimentary wine and cheese at their gallery in Fort Myers on June 5th from 4PM to 6PM. The gallery is located at 13451 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. 

Volunteers are at the heart of every rescue, every recovery, and every release for the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. The wildlife hospital and education nonprofit is holding its next volunteer orientation from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 5.

Lee County is hosting a one-hour meeting on Thursday to get input from neighbors and shrimping industry stakeholders about the San Carlos Island Maritime Park. The park is a 5.5-acre waterfront property owned and managed by Lee County located off Main Street on San Carlos Island.