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School District Wants Mediation Meeting Moved
Fort Myers Beach Town Attorney Nancy Stuparich reported to the Town Council Monday that the School District would cover the entire cost of a mediator in their battle over the Beach School, but only if the meeting was moved off the beach.
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Rood Using Town Logo Without Permission
Estero Boulevard property owner Eddie Rood, who is on the upcoming recall ballot, has been using a slightly altered version of the Fort Myers Beach town logo on his campaign materials. Is he allowed to do that? No.
Atterholt To Opt Out as Vice Mayor
Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt told the Town Council on Monday that he would not seek or accept the nomination as Vice Mayor if any of the other council members were thinking of nominating him.
Fire Department Wants Your Input
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control and Rescue District is currently undergoing the development of a four-year strategic planning process. The district is looking for your input to help them formulate the plan they plan to implement for the next several years.
Did You See Kim’s Boataround Saturday?
Harbormaster Curtis Ludwig and Anchorage Advisory Committee Chair Chris King took Kim on an educational tour of the Fort Myers Beach mooring field last Saturday. If you missed the Michael Stewart P.E. sponsored boataround live you can watch it HERE.
25,000 More Plants Are Coming
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved a $95,710 add-on to Earth Balance’s dune plantings contract. The additional plantings will be paid for by a state grant and bring the total number of plants on the beach to 160,000.
Friday Night is Fright Night
The town of Fort Myers Beach is hosting its annual Fright Night at Bay Oaks on Friday from 6PM to 9PM. The annual event is a Halloween celebration for the entire family that always draws a big community crowd.
Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Barrier Islands
(By Mariana Pardo) Homeowners on Florida’s beautiful, yet fragile, barrier islands face unique landscaping challenges. High winds, salt spray, and sandy, nutrient-poor soil can make traditional gardening practices difficult and can harm the delicate coastal ecosystem.
Marceno, Carlin at Mango Rita’s
The Gulf Coast Young Republicans are hosting an event Wednesday night with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno and School Superintendant Denise Carlin at Mango Rita’s from 6PM to 8PM.
We Need 134 More Coffees To Hit Our October Goal
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How to Get a 30% Discount on Rooms at Margaritaville
Attention Beach Talk Radio regular monthly supporters. Whether you support us at $5 per month, or $100 per month, you are all now eligible for a very special exclusive Margaritaville room rate that the resort is offering ONLY to you.
Have You Registered For Our 5K?
We're very excited to announce that we will once again be partnering with DiamondHead Beach Resort for our 3rd annual New Years Eve 5K Run on the beach to benefit the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club.