Earlier this month we reported that a rejiggered Diamondhead expansion proposal was kicked back to the LPA because it included a major change. It was the Town Council vote that caused an issue that should’ve been caught by the town’s attorney at the time but was not.

More than 4 years after Hurricane Ian destroyed the Catholic Church on Fort Myers Beach, mass is returning. The first Mass will be held on November 1st at 9:30AM and the temporary location is the town's Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 

Starting next 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.

It wasn’t too long before Hurricane Ian that husband and wife Armand and Sarah purchased Hammerhead Gym, located on Fort Myers Beach next to the mid-island 7-11. The ground floor facility was a total loss after the storm.

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.

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A new WGCU digital series — Decoding Ancient Florida — explores the the incredible history of the Calusa Indians. The first short documentary — Decoding Ancient Florida: Mound House — premieres Aug. 25 on wgcuplus.org with a free screening tomorrow 6:30PM at The Mound House. 

Starting tomorrow we’re launching a new 6-part video golf cart beach tour series with Alex King & Glenroy Huggins. Our first tour will be tomorrow at 8AM at the North End of Fort Myers Beach on Estero Boulevard. Here’s the full agenda...

The Marina at Bonita Fish Company, has introduced membership perks and welcomes Ryan Clark as GM. Located along Fisherman’s Wharf on Fort Myers Beach with direct Gulf access, the 30-slip deep-water marina now has full power and is pre-leasing for November.

SCCF announced that Chief Executive Officer James Evans has been named one of the Impact 50 in the Charitable Community Foundation’s 2026 Impact & Influence Report. He received the award on Oct. 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bell Tower in Fort Myers.

Lee County Government has launched a new website at a new web address, LeeFL.gov, designed to make it easier for residents to connect with their county government online.

The Church, located on Williams Drive, is hosting a Celebration & Homecoming on Saturday at 10AM. The service will be followed by a brunch. Get more information about upcoming church events HERE.