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We Have Our First Candidate For Town Council

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Ed Schoonover is the first Fort Myers Beach resident to officially file to run for Fort Myers Beach Town Council. Three seats will be on the ballot this November. The deadline to file is June 12th.

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Sunday is Your last Day To Help

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Sunday, May 31st is the final day you can upload your picture to the mosiac wall that will be up forever inside the new Woman's Club building on Fort Myers Beach. Your $50 wall memory will help us build the new home for the club.

Special Session Called For Property Tax Reform

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Governor Ron DeSantis has called the state legislature back to Tallahassee for a special session to overhaul property taxes. The session will begin Monday and DeSantis wants an increase in the homestead exemption on the November ballot.

Where We’re Walking Around Saturday

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We love showing off new beach homes and Alex King is taking us on a tour of a brand new one going up at 168 Chapel Street. Along for the walk of this new residential beauty will be representatives from the builder JMJ General Contractors. Our walkaround goes live at 8:30AM Saturday. 

Official Qualifying Dates Announced

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On Tuesday, Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka announced official qualifying dates for local countywide, independent special district and municipal candidates seeking office. Here they are...

Parks, Points & Perks Returns With New Locations

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Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau are launching year two of their Parks, Points & Perks Pass with new locations, updated rewards and added features.

U.S. Flags Up & Down Estero Boulevard

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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. 

We Need 49 More “Coffees” To Hit Our May Goal

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Breaking news about Seagate. Breaking news about London Bay. Live Town Council and LPA meeting coverage, exclusive interviews, 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.

How To Get Our Cool Merch

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From t-shirts to hoodies to hats, visors and more, another way to show your support for Beach Talk Radio is by sporting some of our popular merchandise. We ship anywhere in the United States and the same day you order. Check out all of our merch. HERE.

How to Get a 30% Discount on Rooms at Margaritaville

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All Beach Talk Radio regular monthly supporters, whether you support us at $5 per month, or $100 per month, you are all now eligible for a very special exclusive Margaritaville room rate that the resort is offering ONLY to you.

Complete Victory For Seagate

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In a court filing Thursday, Circuit Court Judge Michael McHugh denied the Writ of Certiorari filed by residents who live close to the Red Coconut property. Seagate can now proceed with their plans to redevelop the property.

Another London Bay Delay

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London Bay has asked the town to defer their Outrigger property presentation to the town Council until August. The Town Council does not meet in July. The special meeting scheduled for June 3rd specifically for this project has been canceled.

How They Graded The Town Manager

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Out of a possible score of 250, Fort Myers Beach Town Council Vice Mayor Scott Safford gave Town Manager Will McKannay a score of 242. It was the lowest score of all 5 council members.