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Town To Revoke All Temporary Permits
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will vote on a resolution to revoke all temporary use permits the town issued following Hurricane Ian. This is one of the many harsher steps the town plans to take after losing its 25% discount in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
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Town Plans to Hire FEMA Lobbyist
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will consider dishing out $7,500 per month to a lobbying company to help overcome the issues the town is having with FEMA. The contract would be for a minimum of 6 months for a total of $45,000 taxpayer dollars.Â
A New Red Coconut Could Become a Reality Monday
Seagate needs one more yes vote from the Fort Myers Beach Town Council to move forward with the redevelopment of the 10-acre Red Coconut property it purchased for $52 million in September of 2023. A final public hearing on the project will be held Monday.
Neptune Final Vote is Monday
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will cast its final vote for the new Neptune Resort. It’s the second of two public hearings for the proposed 71-unit hotel to be built at 2310 Estero Boulevard. The resort was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September of 2022.Â
Tree Festival Begins Tonight
The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club is hosting the 7th Annual Christmas Tree Festival tonight and tomorrow at Bay Oaks (2701 Oak Street). This two-day event is a fundraiser which supports participating nonprofits in the greater Fort Myers Beach area.
Only 20 Seats Left
Tomorrow, TPI’s Tom Torgerson and the entire Margaritavllie Management team will be our guests as we celebrate the one year anniversary of the resort. Reserve your seat by sending an e-mail to edryan@beachtalkradio.com. Wear your yellow BTR shirt for the biggest picture of all time.
Farmers Market On The Move
Linda Miller says her 41 Markets Farmers Market that is now at Santini Plaza on weekends will move to the empty lot across from The S.O.B. on Old San Carlos. The Farmers Market has been at Santini since Hurricane Milton did extensive damage to Times Square.Â
How to Get Your BTR Hoodie Just in Time For Christmas
There's a chill in the air. We can help with that. Our hoodies come in baby blue or black and we have pullovers and zip-ups. We ship the same day you order. Sizes are small to 4XL.
Ruane is New Chair of TDC
The Lee Board of County Commissioners has appointed Chairman Kevin Ruane to Chair the Tourist Development Council. Ruane, who is District 1 Commissioner, was named BoCC Chairman on Nov. 19 replacing Mike Greenwell. He replaces Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass as TDC Chair
Time is Running Out to Register For Our NYE Beach 5K?
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. Register HERE. To guarantee you'll get a t-shirt on race day you must register this week.
Here Are Your 2024 Boat Parade Winners
The 36th Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade was a truly magical event, drawing crowds for an unforgettable evening of lighted boats and festive cheer. The parade began at Salty Sam’s Marina and cruised through the scenic waters of Estero Bay.