Sunset Celebration Ending Tonight
The Times Square Merchant and Event Association will be putting its weekend live entertainment on hold until further notice (or until someone takes over the group). High Tide will celebrate its final sunset in Times Square tonight from 6-10.
Don’t Forget About Lake O
Even though it's not in the news every day, it's important to stay on top of what's going on with the new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a 45-day public comment period on the LOSAM Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Comments are due September 12th.
I Listened To a Clean Water Conversation This Week
(By Kim Ryan) Friends of the Everglades is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving America’s Everglades and its interconnected ecosystems. One of their priorities is clean water.
Free Parking This Weekend
In celebration of Parks and Recreation month, and for the 19th consecutive year, Lee County is waiving parking fees at parks and boat ramps. On Fort Myers Beach that includes Lynn Hall Park and Bowditch Beach (Saturday and Sunday). All Fort Myers Beach owned parking spots will continue to be $5 per hour.
Sanibel Swimming in Hatchlings
Turtle Time reports that as of the end of this week, there are now 107 nests on Fort Myers Beach (up from 106 last week). There have also been 154 false crawls on Fort Myers Beach, up from 148 last week. Here's how Fort Myers Beach stacks up against the other beaches.
Special Show Tonight
We're giving you a little extra content tonight at 5PM. Our first guest will be Chief Conservation Officer at the Florida Wildlife Corridor, Jason Lauritsen. He'll be followed by Bonita Beach Councilman Jesse Purdon to discuss community policing. Watch on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE..
Lee County Board Candidate Joe Gambino on BTR
For the third consecutive week we'll be quizzing a candidate attempting to fill the district 5 seat of the late Frank Mann on the Lee County Board. Joe Gambino joins Beach Talk Radio at 9AM and we'll start him off with our speed round of questions. Gambino is one of four Republicans running in the August 23rd primary.
Changes Coming to Foot-of-The-Bridge Project
That's what Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson Adam Rose tells Beach Talk Radio News. There are three major concerns with the current F.D.O.T. plan for the project.
Margaritaville Walkover Bridge Coming Next Month
A major piece of the Margaritaville resort project will be a 14-foot high bridge that connects the resort over Estero Boulevard. The bridge will be open to the public and include public restrooms.
More Money Needed To Construct Arches
Steven Ray McDonald, President of The Restore Fort Myers Beach Arches group, says more money is needed to construct the arches after Lee County notified him that the cost of the project is much higher than originally expected.
What Your New School Principal Had to Say
Dr. Traci Kohler was a guest on our program last weekend. Kohler was recently hired as the new Principal at The Beach School. We asked her about her educational background, school choice, parental involvement, and what she has planned for the kids at the beach school. Check out our interview HERE.
Albion Responds to Gov’s Greenwell Appointment
Republican candidate for Lee County Board John Albion was on Beach Talk Radio this past Saturday. We asked him about Governor DeSantis' appointment of Mike Greenwell to the Lee County Board with just weeks to go before the primary. Watch his answer HERE. You can also watch the entire show from Saturday HERE.