The free tram service provided by Lee County starts back up on Thursday, November 19th, the same day the Chamber of Commerce Sandsculpting event kicks off at DiamondHead Resort. 

The popular and free Caribbean Cruise-In Car Show Season is returning to Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and Salty Sam's Marina on Monday, November 2nd from 3PM to 6PM, kicking off another season of classic cars, live music, waterfront dining, and family-friendly fun.

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is making November a month to remember with special adoption savings designed to help more pets find loving homes. Throughout November, adult dog and cat/kitten adoptions will be just $25.

Margaritaville Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach is inviting the community to celebrate the return of season during its Welcome Back White Party on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Fins Up! Beach Club, with live music, games, socializing and island-style entertainment.

Dawn and Mike Miller own The Whale, Sandy Bottom, Station 31, and the recently purchased church building behind the library. Work converting the Beach Theater to a restaurant came to a standstill months ago. The Miller's hope to have the restaurant open by July 1st.

It's been sitting untouched for close to a year now after the town made a big announcement that it would be converting the old town hall property to an 80-spot paid parking lot with discounts for town workers.

Parrot Head's in Paradise has announced that their Meeting of The Minds event is moving to Fort Myers Beach and Margaritaville Resort will be the host hotel in 2027. The event recently has been held in Gulf Shores Alabama and before that in Key West.

The four candidates running for three open seats on the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will sit for one final question and answer session this coming Tuesday at 6PM. The forum will be moderated and hosted by Laurie Webster.

Starting this week, we’re launching a new video feature Thursday mornings at 8AM called What’s Happening on Fort Myers Beach. This feature will detail all the live music on the beach and any big events taking place on the island.

On Saturday, October 31st, the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation is hosting an 12-location fundraising pub crawl. Alex King donated $5,000 to sponsor the event that begins at Bayside Park at 5PM.

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The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce lost a longtime friend and collaborator last week with the passing of Marianne Knight. Marianne and her husband Bill of The Sand Lovers have been longtime partners of the Chamber for the American Sand Sculpting Championship