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What Did Frankie & Jeff Do…If Anything?
That’s what Town Manager Will McKannay is digging into and a 3rd party independent firm has now been hired by the town to help McKannay with the investigation. Once that investigation is complete, taxpayers will know if anything went afoul with their money. Here’s what we know…
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TDC Approves $72K For Golf Cart Parking Lot
Lee County has owned what is known as the Seafarer’s Lot, in front of Margaritaville, since purchasing the property for $900,000 in 2010. After knocking down the empty mall building in 2011, the property has been unused due to funding. That’s about to change.
Original Catholic Church Plans Scrapped
It was back in October of 2025, to much fanfare, that pictures of a new Catholic Church were revealed to the public with high hopes to rebuild at 6025 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. Those plans have been scrapped.
The Goodz Groundbreaking is Tomorrow
Graham and Meagan Belger own The Goodz on Fort Myers Beach. Hurricane Ian destroyed their popular store on Estero Boulevard. Tomorrow they will put the first shovels in the ground igniting a long awaited rebuild. Beach Talk Radio will be there to broadcast the event live.
2026 Sand Sculpting Dates Announced
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced The 36th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championships will be November 19th–23rd at DiamondHead Resort on Fort Myers Beach.
Our GuestsAt Lah De Dah Tomorrow
Seth Haskin is 25 years old and he’s running for District 19. Haskin is our 11AM guest at Lah De Dah Saturday. At 11:30, Kilwins franchisee Justin Huttie and Tri-Town CEO Marc DeVisse. Kilwins is coming back to Fort Myers Beach.
3 Beach Restaurants Participating in Backpack Program
JWB Grill at Margaritaville, Coste Island Cuisine at DiamondHead, and Pinchers will be part of SizzleDining.com’s September promotion to raise money for Blessings in a Backpack SWFL.
Get Ready For the 2026 Pirate Festival
The 2026 Salty Sam’s Pirate Festival is taking over Fort Myers Beach on Saturday, September 19th from 11AM–5PM — and it all happens on International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Lovers Key Releases September Program
Lovers Key State Park has released its September program schedule which includes what public events are happening, how much they cost, how to sign up, and descriptions of the events.
Museum Expands Staff For The Kids
With the beginning of the new school year, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium has increased its staff, transportation, and supplies capacity to educate more K-12 students through its field trip and Mollusks on the Move mobile outreach program.Â
Our 250/30 Shirts Are Going Fast
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
Council Member King Unloads on Candidates
John King may not be running for re-election this year, however, he's not leaving Town Hall quietly. After our newsletter went out Friday, King went after the 5 candidates running for Town Council, specifically about their public statements about raising taxes.
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