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Town Leaning Toward Charter School
Emotions were high and security was tight at St.Leo’s Church in Bonita Springs Wednesday afternoon when the Town of Fort Myers Beach met with members of the Lee County School District.
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New Big Carlos Pass Bridge To Open Next Week
The new south end $90.8 million bridge project began in Summer 2023. Two years later it’s ready to open for traffic. Crews will begin to shift traffic to the new bridge at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, through 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14.
Free Beach Tram Returns This Month
The Lee County beach tram will start running again on Thursday, November 20th. The free tram runs about every 30-40 minutes, seven days a week from Fort Myers Beach Public Library to Bowditch Point Park.
Persaud Unveils Building For New Sunset Grill
Terry Persaud has unveiled his Times Square Sunset Grill Building. Persaud lost his restaurant in Hurricane Ian. He’s been operating his public parking lot since the storm and has presented several plans to rebuild.
Where We’re Walking Around Saturday
The team at Marina Cantina will give us the history and a tour of the new restaurant that recently opened next to Salty Sam’s Marina on San Carlos Island. The new restaurant was previously known as The Shrimp Dock Bar & Grill. We go live on our Facebok page at 9AM Saturday.
It’s Time To Help The Community Again…
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian inflicted some serious damage to St. Raphael’s Church on Williams Drive. Like so many on Fort Myers Beach, it has been a painfully slow process to rebuild. Here's how we can all help.
The Whale Ribbon Cutting is Today
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting celebration this afternoon when the owners of The Whale cut the ribbon more than 3 years after Hurricane Ian wiped out their building. The event begins at 3PM.
Friends of Lovers Key Launches New Website
Friends of Lovers Key Executive Committee Membe Christy Hennessey shares with us that the organization has launched a new website. It includes live web cams, events, adopt-a-nest details and more. Check it out HERE.
Playing Pickleball For The Kids
The Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation is hosting a pickleball tournament being held at Bay Oaks on Saturday, November 15th. There will be giveaways that you can register for without even attending the event.
Shrimp Festival Merchandise Now Available
Get ready to show your Shrimp Festival spirit. Official Fort Myers Beach Lions Shrimp Festival merchandise is now available for purchase online at FortMyersBeachShrimpFestival.com.
Are You Ready To Run on The New Beach?
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.
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.
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