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Town Projects Shortfall, Wants 30% Tax Hike

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With property tax reform looming, stricter state budget requirements, and the town draining down a state bridge loan, Town Manager Will McKannay will ask the Fort Myers Beach Town Council to approve a 30% millage rate hike for fiscal year 2027.

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London Bay Pulls Big Project at The 11th Hour

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What appeared to be minutes after the agenda for London Bay's special Tuesday Town Council meeting posted, CEO Mark Wilson canceled.

Town Taking Next Steps To Create a Charter School

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On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will vote on creating 6 new committees, all of them will focus on the creation of a Charter School on Fort Myers Beach.

Silver Sands Goes Before Council Monday

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On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will hold the first of two public hearings on the new Silver Sands Resort on Estero Boulevard which, if approved, would be located between The Whale and The Surf Club.

Wyndham Plan To Be Voted on Monday

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The owners at The Wyndham, represented by The Neighborhood Company, are hoping the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will approve their rebuild plans Monday at their south end property on Estero Blvd. The project was approved by the LPA (6-1) last month.

Himmelstein Pays Hefty Code Fine

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The Fort Myers Beach Town Council was about to start the process of foreclosing on the former bank building at 2815 Estero Boulevard owned by Robert Himmelstein. On Thursday, Himmelsten paid his $16,500 code fine to resolve the issue. 

We’re Giving You A Warning

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The Town of Fort Myers Beach is launching a Code Compliance Courtesy Warning Program that gives property owners an opportunity to voluntarily correct potential code violations before formal enforcement action is taken.

Chief Wirth is Our Guest Tomorrow

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If property tax reform passes, the Fort Myers Beach Fire District estimates they will have to raise the millage rate from 2.76 to 2.93 in year one and up to 3.02 in year two to maintain current services. Fire Cheif Scott Wirth is our guest Saturday morning at 10AM.

Concert at The Park Tonight

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Soapy Tuna will perform at Bayside Park tonight from 5:30PM to 8:30. The Friday night concert is sponsored by Nervous Nellie's, Snug Harbor, Wahoo Willie's, The Chamber's Water Foundation and the Town of Fort Myers Beach. 

It’s Time to Clear The Shelters

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Lee County Domestic Animal Services is once again participating in NBCUniversal Local's Clear the Shelters, the nationwide pet-adoption campaign that helps homeless pets find loving homes.

Sanibel Breaking Turtle Records

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Sanibel has broken its all-time loggerhead nesting record with 902 nests — with nearly 700 of those nests on the island's west end. However, the coyote's have their eyes on them.

Town To Foreclose on Former Bank Building

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On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will start the process of foreclosing on the former bank building at 2815 Estero Boulevard in front of the Sea Grape Plaza. It’s currently owned by Robert Himmelstein.

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