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Mission Accomplished
When you heard the Fort Myers Beach VFW needed help, it only took you 12 days to accomplish the mission; raise $25,000 in order to receive another $25,000 to match the money raised. Today we went over that mountain.
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The Beach Now Has 135,000 New Plants
And more plants are coming. On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will likely approve a $95,710 add-on to Earth Balance’s dune plantings contract. The additional plantings will be paid for by an FDEM grant.
Myerside Will Not Break Ground For At least 1 More Year
The project was originally approved by the Town Council in June of 2024. Owner Beverly Milligan tells Beach Talk Radio News that she’s hoping for final approval of the Development Order by the end of this year, then it’ll be another 10 months of design and permitting.
Here Comes The Ice Cream Man
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.
Sand Sculpting Volunteers Needed
Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the 35th Annual Sandsculpting Championships on Fort Myers Beach November 20th through the 24th. The Chamber relies on these volunteers to make this event the success it’s been for over 3 decades. CLICK HERE.
Where We’re “Boating” Around Saturday
Harbormastor Curtis Ludwig and Anchorage Advisory Committee Chair Chris King are taking us on an educational tour of the Fort Myers Beach mooring field. The boat ride goes live Saturday morning at 8AM here on our Facebook page.
Ellie Needs You
The Estero Island Historic Society is preparing a special March program spotlighting the history of island churches and the vital role faith communities have played on Estero Island. Volunteers are needed…
The Garden Club is Back
A sure sign that things are returning to normal on the island is the return of the Garden Club. The Estero Island Garden Club will hold its first meeting Monday, October 20th. They have not met since before Hurricane Ian
What About All Those Lost Mangroves?
Skye McDonald-Newman, Community Conservation Coordinator for Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Coastal Watch, is giving a presentation about mangrove loss and restoration on Sunday, November 9 at 4PM. Admission is free.Â
We Need 204 More Coffees To Hit Our October Goal
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Bay Oaks is Back Open…Again
After suffering through Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, the Fort Myers Beach Bay Oaks Community Rec Center is back open. A ribbon-cutting celebration was held Wednesday night.
Testing 1-2-3
The County Canvassing Board for the Town of Fort Myers Beach special recall election will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 22nd at the Lee County Elections main office.
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.