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Town Council Shoots Down EIBC Building

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By a vote of 4-1 the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted not to advance Estero Island Beach Club’s new building proposal to a 2nd public hearing which kills the project. Council member Karen Woodson was the lone yes vote. 

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Seagate’s Red Coconut Plan is up Today

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When the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency meets today the only item on their agenda is Seagate's Red Coconut proposal. It's one of the bigger development projects the town has been working through that includes taller buildings that some residents are pushing back on. 

Town Plans to Demo 3 Buildings

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And the cost to knock down those three structures is estimated at $100,000 according to the Town Attorney. The town will then attempt to recoup the funds from the property owner by adding the cost to the property owners tax bill. Here are the 3 properties...

Farmers Market Moving to Santini

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Linda Miller says her 41 Markets Fort Myers Beach farmers market is moving to Santini Plaza starting this weekend. The market is held every Friday and Saturday from 9A-1P

It’s a Minor Miracle

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After a tremendous amount of damage was inflicted on the entire beach side of Margaritaville, Lah De Dah is set to open in two days with Fins Up Beach Club and the pool opening up one day later.

Matt Caldwell On The Show Saturday

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Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell will be our 10AM guest on Saturday at Margaritaville. There have been quite a few questions about property values and the 50% rule following Hurricane Milton. Matt will answer all of your questions.

What To Do With All That Sand

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The Town of Fort Myers Beach has set some rules for property owners who find themselves wondering what to do about sand that Hurricane Milton may have delivered to their properties.

Volunteers Needed For Saturday Cleanup

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Keep Lee County Beautiful is hosting its annual Monofilament Madness this Saturday on Fort Myers Beach. Parking will be at Norm's Beach Parking, supplies can be picked up at Tunaskin. There’s a volunteer appreciation lunch and after party at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. Get details HERE.

Wicked Dolphin “We Are Open” Campaign is Underway

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Wicked Dolphin Distillery is partnering with Fort Myers Beach businesses and Beach Talk Radio to support FMB Strong with a new campaign called We Are Open. You drink...they donate.

New Fire Station Groundbreaking This Friday

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The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District will break ground on its new fire station at 2545 Estero Boulevard one week from today. Shovels hit the dirt at 10AM on the old Topps Supermarket property. The Fire District is hoping to cut the ribbon on the new fire house at the end of 2025.

If You Think We Bring You Value…

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Exclusive on-the-ground Hurricane Milton coverage, followed up by instant clean-up crews for beach residents and interviews with the Mayor daily. That’s what we did over the past week, thanks to how much we know you love Fort Myers Beach. Here’s how you can support what we do…

How to Get Your Yellow Army Gear

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Yeollow Army Shirts, tank tops, black or blue hoodies, hats, visors, coffee mugs, pint glasses, koozies, beach towels and more are all available in the Beach Talk Radio shop HERE. We ship the next day to anywhere in the United States.

Have You Registered For Our 2024 NYEve 5K?

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On Tuesday, December 31st at 8AM, Beach Talk Radio is partnering once again with DiamondHead Resort for the 2nd annual New Year's Eve 5K on Fort Myers Beach. It's our biggest race of the year to benefit our biggest fundraiser ever. Register HERE.