County Approves $1.54 Million in TDC Funds For FMB
A total of $4.4 million in TDC funding was awarded for Beach and Shoreline projects to local communities by the Lee County Board of Commissioners on Monday. Fort Myers Beach received $1.54 million of the $4.4 million.
Land Swap Between Town, Fire District is Dead
For months the Town and Fort Myers Beach Fire District had been negotiating a possible land swap of two properties on Estero Boulevard. The town was hoping to trade its town hall land for the former Topps property, which the fire district owns. That deal is officially dead.
David Mulicka Joins BTR Tomorrow
David Mulicka is running for Lee County Commissioner, for the seat now occupied by Ray Sandelli, which includes Fort Myers Beach. Sandelli is not running in 2024. Also joining the program, Megan and Stephanie from the Woman's Club.
Senator Martin: Bad Time For Fire Merger Bill
If Florida State Representative Adam Botana's fire district merger Bill makes it up to Tallahassee, Senator Jonathan Martin plans to kill it. He also believes the majority of the local Florida delegation is against the Botana Bill.
Town Council Opposes Fire District Merger
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council is sending a letter to the Florida delegation of legislators opposing a proposed merger of the Fort Myers Beach Fire District into Bonita Springs. A Bill has been submitted to the delegation to merge the districts from Representative Adam Botana.
Dr. Bennett Hosting Mold Event Next Month
Dr. Nicole Bennett (pictured), who once shared a Fort Myers Beach location with dentist Nancy Bouchard before their building was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, is hosting an event next month about the toxic effects mold can have on your health.
Hammerhead Returns to The Beach
The owners of the former Hammerhead Gym on Fort Myers Beach have returned to the island to teach fitness classes three days a week. Hammerhead, which was located next to the 7-11 on Estero Boulevard, was totally destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
Here’s The Botana Letter to Mayor Allers
Over the weekend, State Representative Adam Botana sent a letter to Fort Myers Beach Dan Allers trying to explain why he's attempting to merge the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department into Bonita Springs. Here's that full letter...
MERTF Member: Our Primary Role is To Be Critical
That's what Marine Environmental Resources Task Force member Robert Howell said Wednesday during the committee's first meeting with its two brand new members. Howell was quickly corrected by Environmental Projects Manager Chadd Chustz.
Here’s Adam Botana’s Fire District Bill
As we reported Tuesday, Florida State Representative Adam Botana plans to propose a Bill to the Florida delegation of legislators that would merge the Fort Myers Beach Fire District into Bonita Springs. We've seen a copy of the proposed Bill and can share the details.
We Have 2 Great Guests on The Show Tomorrow
New MERTF member Dave Nusbaum joins us tomorrow at Wahoo Willie's. Nusbaum attended his first committee meeting this week and we'll recap what happened. Chris Kemp from Chasing Denver also joins us. BTR followers get into Wahoo Willie's at 10:30.
Do You Want Your Fire Department Merged Into Bonita?
By now you've heard about State Representative Adam Botana's proposal to merge the Fort Myers Beach Fire District into Bonita Springs. It's important to note that your fire district was created by voters back in 1949.