On Monday Lee County closed its parking lot adjacent to Times Square to begin construction of the new elevated bathrooms. The project is anticipated to be completed in early summer 2027.

The Lee County Department of Transportation has officially started work on Estero Boulevard from Estrellita Drive to Crescent Street. The work is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2027. The project cost is approximately $9 million. 

With John McLean recently appointed to the Town Council seat previously occupied by Jim Atterholt, McLean's Local Planning Agency seat came open. That opening was filled by south end resident Ed Schoonover Monday. He was the only applicant. 

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce and The Friends of the Arts will honor the Korean war veteran with the Quilt of Valor Saturday at 10:30 at The Fort Myers Beach Library. Kosinski is a resident of Fort Myers Beach.

The King Family Foundation has donated $80,000 to the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club to support the Club’s ongoing Capital Campaign to rebuild its historic clubhouse, which was lost to Hurricane Ian.

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It’s called The King of Diamonds Casino Night and the 2026 date is this Saturday. This year’s big fundraiser, sponsored by Alex King and The King Family Foundation, will be held at Margaritaville Beach Resort.

This Thursday at 11:30AM, JJ and Jason will host the next Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon. Chamber members pay $30, non-members $40. Mango Rita’s is located at 16440 South Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers.

The event is at Bayside Veterans Park from Noon to 3PM. The event started years ago as a way to celebrate and recognize the boaters who patronize the Mooring Field and “support the economic and environmental vitality of FMB.”

For the second year in a row Joe and Michelle Nash have donated a one week stay at Marina Village at Snug Harbor on Fort Myers Beach from July 4th to July 11th. Here's how you can get in on the giveaway.

Everyone is invited to the party Thursday, April 9th at 5PM. It’s an end-of-season, welcome to summer, kickoff to AfterGlow, Margaritaville’s summer special half-day passes for the pool.

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