Tunaskin So Close To Reopening
Our friends at Tunaskin on Estero Boulevard received power to their new building this week and are now in the final permitting stages of opening back up. So when will the doors officially reopen at the popular Fort Myers Beach retail store?
Botana Merger Bills Will Not Be Voted On
Representative Adam Botana's plan to merge the Fort Myers Beach Fire District into Bonita Springs and the Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District into Lee County will not be voted on when the Florida delegation meets October 30th. Here's what happened...
Boaters Needed For Annual Marine Cleanup
Keep Lee County Beautiful needs boaters and paddlers for its annual Monofilament Madness Marine Cleanup from Salty Sam's Marina, Moss Marina, and the Mound House. The goal is to clean up the waterways of Fort Myers Beach.
Mosquito Merger Bill Gets Filed
Representative Adam Botana has filed a Bill with the local Florida delegation that would merge the Fort Myers Beach mosquito district into Lee County. The Bill will be considered by the delegation on October 30th at their annual meeting at FSW in Fort Myers.
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...