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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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Town Starts Process to Fight The School District
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council initiated its first action against the Lee County School District which the town believes is in "material breach" of the Interlocal Agreement the district signed with the town to rebuild the the Beach School.
Kona Beach Club Demo Date SetÂ
Another red-tagged building is scheduled to be demolished. A landmark on the north end, Kona Beach Club, located at 474 Estero, is finally coming down after a three-year insurance struggle that is still not settled.Â
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.Â
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.
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 the settlement.Â
Mosquito Control District Hosting Party
The Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District is celebrating 75 years of service to the community with a celebration this Saturday 2PM to 6PM at their Lazy Way location.Â
It’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Lee County Domestic Animal Services is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with its October PUPkin Special. Throughout the month of October, adoption fees for all adult dogs will be reduced to $25 with an approved application.
It’s Shelloween Time
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium presents Shelloween: three Saturdays in October of Halloween fun and activities for all ages.
Snug Harbor Hosting Season Kick-Off Party
And it all begins 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.
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.
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.