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Big Raise For The Town’s Legal Firm
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has unanimously approved a new contract to The Vose Law Firm. The rate for legal representation is being increased from $25,000 per month to $37,000 per month ($450,000 per year). Pictured here is Becky Vose.
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LPA Incumbents Reappointed
Anita Cereceda, Jane Plummer, and James Boan were all reappointed to the Local Planning Agency Monday. The seats are all 2-year terms. Council members John King and Karen Woodson did not vote for Cereceda.
Catholic Church Unveiling Plans This Friday
This Friday at 2PM parishioners from The Church of The Ascension on Fort Myers Beach will see plans and renderings of the new building the church plans to build at 6025 Estero Boulevard. We will broadcast that meeting live.
Snug Harbor Hosting Season Kick-Off Party
And it all kicks off Wednesday at 5PM with musical artists Ragady Lapsey & Kelly. Snug Harbor, located on the water next to Bayside Park on Old San Carlos, is running season kick-off specials Wednesday through Sunday.
Our Plan to Help The VFW Stay Open
We’re putting together "The Mother of All Raffles" to help raise money to save the Fort Myers Beach VFW. They are in need of $50,000 to cover mounting expenses from recent hurricanes and we plan to help them pay those bills.
Fright Night is October 24th
The town of Fort Myers Beach is hosting its annual Fright Night at Bay Oaks on Friday, October 24th from 6PM to 9PM. Donations and volunteers are still needed. Here’s a Wish List for donations or you can drop off candy bags at Bay Oaks.
Town Settles Former Employee Lawsuit
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted 4-1 to approve a settlement agreement with former town employee Pareshkumar Patel. The amount the town will pay Patel is $50,000. Mayor Dan Allers voted agains tht settlement.
Pickleball For The Kids
The Beach Kids Foundation is hosting a Pickleball Tournament at Bay Oaks Saturday November 15th. Teams can register for $100 with the proceeds benefitting the Foundation. The Alex King Foundation is sponsoring the tournament. Get all the details and register HERE.
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Buffalo Grill Hopes To Stay in Times Square
Owner Fred Mallone says he plans to stay despite the town telling Special Magistrate Judge John Laningham that the “structures have to be removed fully from the property.”
Judge Throws King a Lifeline
During a motion to dismiss hearing Wednesday in Fort Myers Beach Council members John King and Karen Woodson’s lawsuit to have their recall election thrown out, Judge Kyle Cohen is taking a hard look at the petition to recall King.
The Town Gearing up To Fight The School District
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will initiate its first action against the Lee County School District which the town believes is not living up to its agreement to rebuild the Beach School.
We Cannot Let Our Veterans Down
For nearly 6 decades VFW Post 10097 Fort Myers Beach has been a home for veterans, their families, and our community. Without a doubt, it’s a beacon of service and sacrifice. They now need OUR help.