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Superintendent to Town: No Money For School
Less than 2 weeks after Mayor Dan Allers proposed the Lee County School District turn the Historical Beach School building over to the town and provide the town with $12 million toward building a new school, the Superintendent told the town no money was available.
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Woodson Departs. Link Takes Seat
On Monday morning, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted to certify the results of the recall election for council members Karen Woodson and John King. Woodson made a statement which was followed by her departure from the meeting and the swearing in of Rebecca Link
Safford Voted in as Vice Mayor
As expected Dan Allers was unanimously chosen to serve as Mayor of Fort Myers Beach at Monday’s Town Council meeting. Allers enters his 4th consecutive year as Mayor. Allers then nominated Scott Safford as Vice Mayor. That vote was also 5-0.
Meli’s Ice Cream Needs One More Approval
Property owner Carlos Chavez took the next step to building back the first new structure in Times Square. On Monday the Town Council moved his plan to build an ice cream shop and small residential unit to a second public hearing December 15th.
Snug Harbor Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
A Thanksgiving buffet will be served from 11AM to 4PM on Thursday, November 27th. The cost is $49.00 for adults, $25 for kids 4 to 10, and free for kids under 4. Call ahead to make reservations at 239-436-4343. Here's the full menu...
Historical Society Announces Holiday Gathering
The Estero Island Historical Society will host its annual holiday Open House Saturday, December 13th from 11AM to 3PM. The cottage, located behind the Beach School, will be decorated for Christmas and there will be plenty of historical gifts for sale during the event.
St. Raphael’s Hosting Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas is a service of healing and hope - a quiet, reflective service for those who are grieving all sorts of losses and those who are lonely, sad, not feeling festive, or just in need of some quiet time
We Need 278 “Coffees” To Nail Our November Goal
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Have Your Registered to Run Yet?
The 3rd Annual Beach Talk Radio New Years Eve 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk will once again be held at DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach and benefit the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club.
Town Revokes Beach Bar Permit
Months after issuing the Boyd family a Certificate of Occupancy and helping them cut the ribbon at the new Beach Bar on I Street, the town has revoked their permit. Why is the town doing this?
Cigar Hut Celebrating 25 Years
The Cigar Hut located on Old San Carlos on Fort Myers Beach will celebrate its 25th anniversary this Sunday. Originally opening as a small hut in Times Square in 2000, The Cigar Hut has been serving customers from all over the world.
Who Will Be The Next Mayor of Fort Myers Beach?
Every year at this time the Fort Myers Beach Town Council has to “reorganize.” That means picking a new Mayor, Vice Mayor and committee assignments.
Jungle Golf Property Sold
Property Medic owners Randy and Lara Stam are the new owners of the 1.93 acre property that was previously the home to the miniature golf business Jungle Golf which has been closed for months. The sale price was $1.5 million.