This week, the LPA unanimously approved the new Silver Sands Resort on Estero Boulevard which will be located between The Whale and The Surf Club. The 6-story resort includes 60 rooms. The original boutique hotel had 22 units.

There is no hotel in the plans for the old Wyndham Resort property. The owners have put together a plan for food trailers, alcolhol sales, entertainment, parking, and a pool with a lazy river. The LPA approved the plan this week and now it's on to the Town Council.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has set 2 special meetings to hear the biggest development on the island, London Bay's plans for the old Outrigger property. To be approved, the project needs to go through two council public hearing and receive yes votes from 3 out of the 5 council members. 

4 years after Hurricane Ian, Lee County this week approved the contract to repair Bowditch Park on Fort Myers Beach. Here's what the county will repair and replace and how long it will take.

A big election is taking place on Fort Myers Beach this November and our goal is to get as much information about the candidates in your hands before you cast your ballots. Here's the schedule of interviews for the 5 candidates running for the 3 open seats...

Our goal is to interview every candidate running for Town Council this year to help you make an informed decision as you choose from 5 candidates to fill 3 seats. On Saturday at 10AM Town Council member John McLean will be our guest.

We're celebrating the 250th birthday of America by planting 15,000 flags on Estero Boulevard for the 4th of July. In order to make that happen we'll need your help.

The Salty Sam’s Patriot Boat Parade is Saturday, June 27th starting at 11AM. There are already over 50 boats registered to show off their red, white and blue boats. We will carry the parade live from Salty Sam’s on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

This week, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections Office began mailing updated voter information cards to voters affected by congressional redistricting and polling place changes ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

Weekly ribbon-cutting live broadcasts, breaking news about property tax reform, Town Council and LPA meeting coverage, exclusive interviews, rebuild walkarounds, and Sunday's With The Mayor. If you see value in what we do consider supporting us with a cup of coffee HERE.

With Lynn Hall Park closed for construction, The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club, which hosts the Shrimp Feistval, have announced that they are working out details to move the event over to the big field at Bay Oaks.