The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation has launched the Bailey Water Institute, a new initiative that will serve as a central resource for water quality education and advocacy. Our 10AM guest on the terrace at Margaritaville is SCCF's Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis.

Blowing off fireworks on Fort Myers Beach is a costly project. Because the pier is gone, it must be done on a rented barge which adds tens of thousands of dollars to the cost. Currently there is no funding source for the fireworks or the barge. There will still be fun ways to ring in 2027, it will just have to be done without fireworks. 

And it's just in time for the return of Kirk Cousins to the Vikings who have a 6-2 record. The Green Bay Packers are red hot with a 6-3 record. It's Wisconsin VS. Minnesota, 2 great states that send so many visitors to Fort Myers Beach. 

The Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis Friendsgiving is Saturday from noon to 4PM at Bayside Park. The event includes a celebrity bartender competition, pumpkin themed activities, raffles, games, and community fun.

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Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach is inviting locals and visitors to celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet in the ballroom or a festive holiday menu at JWB Grill. 

A confidential report has been prepared by Fort Myers Beach Human Resources Director Talissa Oliviera about the bungled old Town Hall property parking lot. It has not been released to the public and Town Council members were asked to come to City Hall to read it. They could not take it. We have the report.

After signing an agreement to "voluntarily resign" from his Fort Myers Beach position, former Town of Fort Myers Beach Community Service Director Jeff Hague sent Beach Talk Radio a letter thanking the community. Here's what Jeff had to say... 

This Monday, new Fort Myers Beach Town Council members Anita Cereceda and Tom Brady, along with re-elected member Rebecca Link will be sworn in and take the seats of John King and John McLean. They will then participate in the council meeting following the swearing in.

The second annual What's Up FMB Iluminations Parade was held Saturday night. Fort Myers Beach was packed from Estero Boulevard to Bayside Park on Old San Carlos. It was a family-friendly event and a great time was had by all.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is starting up its Breakfast Church series beginning this Saturday. The first breakfast of the new season will be at 9:00 am at the church on the patio, weather permitting. The church is located at 3751 Estero Boulevard.

Registration for the 2026 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Boat Parade is now open. The cost is $40 for non-commercial boats and $75 for a sponsored boat. REGISTER HERE.