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Gulf View Colony Auction Nets Little Interest
On Wednesday an auction for the 4.68 acres of land known as Gulf View Colony on Fort Myers Beach closed. There was only one qualified bidder who didn’t even make a bid, according to several of the property owners.
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Defamation Status Update Monday
Circuit Court Judge Keith Kyle is holding a case management status conference Monday at 10:30AM in the defamation lawsuits Karen Woodson and John King have filed against Bill Veach and Ray Murphy.
Pickleball Tournament Raises $4,000
Last Saturday, The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation held its 2026 pickleball tournament at Bay Oaks. There were 24 players in the morning and 12 in the afternoon sessions.Â
No Bail For Sex Offendor
Court records show that Lee County Judge Andrew Marcus has ordered registered sex offender Worden Bourn be held without bond. Bourn was recently rearrested near Cuba by the Lee County Sheriff's Department for skipping a scheduled court appointment.
Final Big Library Book Sale is This Weekend
The Friends of the Library’s second and final giant book sale is tomorrow and Sunday from 9AM to 2PM. Bring your own bag or one will be provided to you for a $10 donation.
Fireworks Fundraiser Closing in on Goal
The Red, White & Beach community drive to support the Fourth of July Fireworks and Parade on Fort Myers Beach has now raised $91,362 of the $129,000 needed to make the event a reality.
We Need 79 “Coffees” To Hit Our March Goal
Live parade coverage, daily breaking news about Fort Myers Beach, weekly interviews with the Mayor, rebuild walkarounds. If you see value in what we do consider supporting us with a cup of coffee HERE.
Santana Tickets Contest Ends Tomorrow
Thanks to Fort Myers Beach resident Beth Burwinkle, who donated the tickets, The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club is giving away four great seats to see the legendary Santana at Hertz Arena next month. Here's how you can enter to win...
Beach Cleanup at Bowditch Next Month
Keep Lee County Beautiful is hosting a beach cleanup at Bowditch Beach Park on Saturday, April 11th from 8AM to 10AM. It’s part of KLCB’s 250th Greatest America Cleanup. Sign up to clean up HERE.
This Sunday is Palm Sunday
What a difference a year makes. On Palm Sunday, 2025, the congregation of St. Peter Lutheran Church processed from under the tent and into the sanctuary where they worshipped for the first time in over 2-1/2 years.
Introducing Glow By The Gulf
A new wellness-focused community event is coming to Fort Myers Beach with the debut of Glow by the Gulf, a one-day beachside experience centered around movement, mindfulness, and coastal living.
CROW’s Opens New Turtle Rehab Facility Reopens
The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration at the opening of the new $3 million Harkey Sea Turtle Complex on Sanibel. The new facility at 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road replaces the old complex demolished by Hurricane Ian.
How to Get a 30% Discount on Rooms at Margaritaville
All 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.













