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What The Candidates Say About The Proposed Tax Hike

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Last Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted 4-1 to begin their 2027 budgeting process with a millage rate ceiling of $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed property value. That’s 30% higher than the millage rate for this year.

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Illegal Parking Lot Fine is Now $500,000

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That’s how much money Key Estero Plaza owner Carmen Naccarato owes the town in fines for operating what they say is an illegal parking lot. Naccarato has been racking up $500 per day fines for the last 2 years.

Future Field of Green

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The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has agreed to spend $232,500 to install a new irrigation system and sod on the field at Bay Oaks. The money will come from the town’s park impact fee budget.

Another Ground Breaking on Fort Myers Beach

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Graham and Meagan Belger own The Goodz on Fort Myers Beach. Four years ago Hurricane Ian destroyed their popular store on Estero Boulevard. On August 15th they will put the first shovels in the ground igniting a long awaited rebuild.

Mike Columbo Wants To Be Your Next Judge

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Mike Columbo has 25 years in the legal field, 17 years in law enforcement, he was an ICE Special Agent, served the U.S after 9-11, and worked on the 2010 Times Square bombing attempt. He's running for Lee County Judge and he's our 10AM guest at Lah De Dah Saturday.

Celebration of Life Planned For Bryan Thomas

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Margaritaville will host a Celebration of Life for Fort Myers Beach resident Bryan Thomas on Wednesday, September 16th from 4PM to 6PM. Thomas passed away in his sleep last Friday at the age of 62.

Boat Races Returning Next Month

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In a little over a month the ROAR Offshor Boat Races will return to Fort Myers Beach, announcing three full days of activities. The organization's new owners say their popular event will be back on the beach September 11th to to the 13th.

Sponsorships Availabe For Illuminations Parade

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What's Up FMB has announced its second annual Illuminations Parade will be Saturday, November 7th. The parade starts at Sandy Bottom's Bar & Grill and travels north along Estero Boulevard to Bayside Park.

Big Beach Beerfest is 2 Months Away

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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…

Mike Pederson Joins Our Sunday Show

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Pederson is one of 9 candidates running for Congressman Byron Donalds’ seat, District 19. He’s a long-time Cape Coral resident, veteran, and former local wrestling coach. Join the Sunday Show live at Wahoo Willie’s starting at 10AM.

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Our 250/30 Shirts Are Back in Stock

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This new short sleeve white has a picture of the pier on the front with Fort Myers Beach celebrating 30 years and America 250 on the back. On the sleeves a small microphone BTR logo. ORDER HERE

Summer Sale on BTR Tank Tops

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All of our mens and ladies tank tops are $10.00 through the end of August and while supplies last. And, we're including a FREE dog bandana with every tank top purchase. You Buy Today - We Ship Today. MENS / LADIES