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Town Fires Two Suspended Employees
They were suspended with pay 2 months ago. This week they were fired. Fort Myers Beach Community Development Director Frankie Kropacek and Community Services Director Jeff Hauge were officially let go this week. Here’s what we know...
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Farmers Market is Back
The Fort Myers Beach Farmers Markets is back in two locations as we gear up for another busy season on Fort Myers Beach. The Farmers Market is hosted by Linda Miller's 41Markets.com
It’s Time To Get Your Mamogram
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is hosting MammoLink’s mobile mammography unit at Town Hall Friday from 1PM to 5PM. The bus will be parked at town hall in the employee parking lot.
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Burrowing Owl Saved and Set Free
An adult burrowing owl found stuck to a glue trap in Fort Myers is back in the wild after treatment at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. The owl arrived at CROW on September 16th trapped in the adhesive. Its attempts to escape had only left it more entangled.
The Lovers Key November Schedule is Out
Lovers Key State Park has released its November program schedule which includes what public events are happening, how much they cost, how to sign up, and descriptions of the events.
Supervisor Sends Out Voting Date Reminder
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka reminds voters of early voting dates and vote-by-mail deadlines for the 2026 election.
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Town Fires Two Suspended Employees
They were suspended with pay 2 months ago. This week they were fired. Fort Myers Beach Community Development Director Frankie Kropacek and Community Services Director Jeff Hauge were officially let go this week. Here’s what we know...
What Do Your Candidates Think of The 2 Firings?
Every Friday in our newsletter until the Friday before election day, we include a feature called “Weekly Question With Your Candidates.” This week we asked the candidates their thoughts on the two employees Town Manager Will McKannay fired this week.
LPA Approves Expanded Surf Style Building
This tiny lot may soon become an expansion of the Surf Style retail shop on the corner of Old San Carlos and Estero Blvd. This week the LPA approved a variance allowing the business to go from the 15 parking spots needed by code to zero.
Behind Closed Doors Deal With La Ola Revealed
Under the state’s Sunshine Law a shade meeting can be held to discuss potential lawsuits or court settlements. It’s a meeting outside public view with a court reporter taking notes. On Monday, the Town Council will meet privately to discuss a settlement with La Ola. Here are all the details of that deal.