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The Mother of All Raffles For The VFW
By now you’ve probably heard that we’re raising money to help the Fort Myers Beach VFW from closing its doors. They are in need of $25,000 to pay storm-related bills and a very generous Fort Myers Beach resident is willing to match anything we raise up to $50,000.
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Big LPA Meeting Tuesday
On the agenda; Myerside Resort (for an outdoor liquor variance) and the new Kilwins proposal for Times Square. The meeting begins at 9AM and we will carry it live on our Facebook page and YouTube chennel.Â
Second Light Loes Live Tuesday
The Florida Department of Transportation announed Monday that at 9:30AM the new light at the base of the bridge before heading over to Fort Myers Beach will go live.
Could We Finally See A New Times Square Building?
The owner of Kilwins Chocolates will go before the LPA Tuesday with a plan to rebuild in Times Square. Kilwins was located on .03 acres of property next to Bella Mozzarella before it was swallowed like a grape by Hurricane Ian.
Catholic Church Unveiling New Building Today
Today 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.
The Mother of All Raffles For The VFW
By now you’ve probably heard that we’re raising money to help the Fort Myers Beach VFW from closing its doors. They are in need of $25,000 to pay storm-related bills and a very generous Fort Myers Beach resident is willing to match anything we raise up to $50,000.
Jim Dunlap Joins The Show Tomorrow
Beach resident, LPA member, and now chair of the Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission Jim Dunlap joins the show on Saturday. We go live at 11AM from the beautiful terrace at Margaritaville Resort. Arrive early to get a good seat and a cold beverage.
School District Sending Ribble to Deal With Town
On Tuesday night the Lee County School District chose board member Bill Ribble to represent the district in the first conflict resolution meeting with the Town of Fort Myers Beach regarding the beach school.
Town Hosting Bay Oaks Grand Re-Opening Celebration
The Town of Fort Myers Beach will welcome the community back to the Bay Oaks Recreation Center with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration Wednesday, October 15th from 5PM to 7PM.
Monofilament Madness Returns to Salty Sams
Keep Lee County Beautiful is hosting its annual Monofilament Madness at Salty Sams on Fort Myers Beach, Saturday, October 25th from 8AM to Noon. REGISTER
Beach Chamber Condems School Board
You don’t often see a Chamber of Commerce come out swinging over a controversial political issue, however, the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has done just that.
Town Manager Sends Letter to School Board.
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is pulling out all the stops to try to save the Beach School from being demolished. Town Manager Will McKannay has sent a letter to the Lee County School Board and copied a long list of high ranking officials.
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.