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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 $50,000 to pay storm-related bills and a very generous Fort Myers Beach resident is willing to match anything we raise up to $25,000. As of Tuesday we've raised $8,590.
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Specialized Beach Wheelchair Now Avaialbe
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has announced that a specialized beach wheelchair is now available for loan to residents and visitors. The wheelchair is designed for use on sand, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to enjoy the beach.
LPA Approves New Times Square Building
Property owner Carlos Chavez took the first major step to building back the first new structure in Times Square. The LPA unanimously approved Chavez’ 3-story structure which will include a mobile ice cream unit on the ground floor.
Will King Be Kicked Off The Recall Ballot?
As instructed, Councilman John King’s attorney Morgan Bentley has filed an order to have John King’s recall petition tossed off the ballot. The order is based on the direction of Judge Kyle Cohen for Bentley to focus on the 3rd accusation against King.
Second Light Goes Live Today
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.
How The Woman’s Club is Helping The VFW
The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club is doing their part to help us save the beach VFW. If you purchase a passport between now and Sunday, $10.00 will be donated to the VFW. You can get yours HERE.Â
Marina Cantina Opening Tomorrow
The owners of Salty Sam’s Marina have announced that the grand opening of its newest waterfront restaurant, Marina Cantina Waterfront Tin Tiki, is tomorrow. That will be followed up by a Grand Opening celebration on October 25th.
Grand Opening of The Whale is Set
Mike and Dawn Miller have announced that Saturday, November 8th will be the official grand opening of The Whale, 37 months after Hurricane Ian destroyed the old restaurant.
Bay Oaks Grand Re-Opening Celebration is Tomorrow
The Town of Fort Myers Beach will welcome the community back to the Bay Oaks Recreation Center with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration tomorrow evening from 5PM to 7PM.
Nellie’s Reviving The Pirates
Nervous Nellie's, remembering Piratefests from previous years, is trying to revive an old tradition all day this Saturday. The event will feature activities for the kids, including pirate themed crafts and face painting from 12-4PM.
Celebration of Life For Mike Greenwell
Lee County Commissioner and former Boston Red Sox great Mike Greenwell died last week after a short battle with cancer. The Celebration of Life will include comments from the commissioner’s family, elected officials, and Boston Red Sox representatives.
How Much Do You Love Wine?
JWB Grill at Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach is hosting an elegant evening on Thursday, November 20th for their next wine experience. November’s featured winery is Far Niente, one of Napa Valley’s most iconic wineries.
We Need 312 More Coffees To Hit Our October Goal
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