Construction has begun on the new Big Carlos Pass Bridge between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita. The existing bridge will be closed to fishing beginning July 23 to ensure safety as Lee County’s contractor begins working in the pass later this month driving pile for the new bridge.

Maura MacNeill is a resident of Ft. Myers Beach, an avid runner and an experienced triathlete. Every year since 2014 she's done something very personal and special. She completes a solo run on July 11th, in memory of her father Bill MacNeill on his birthday.

Following our story last week entitled Has The South End of Fort Myers Beach Become Poison? FWC Conservation Biologist Rebecca Schneider now says those comments were not aimed at residents on the south end of Fort Myers Beach. Here's the latest.

(By The Landau Law Group) In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Florida's insurance landscape has been marred by a concerning revelation. Recent data released by Commissioner Michael Yaworsky indicates that nearly 200,000 claims related to the hurricane have been closed without any payment.

That's what Mayor Dan Allers told the community this week on Mondays With The Mayor. If that happens the reopening of Bayside Park would be just weeks before the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian and the 2023 Songwriter Festival.

July 15 marks the opening of the 31st annual “Ding” Darling Amateur Photo Contest. All entries must be submitted electronically. Cash award prizes are $300 for first place, $225 for second, and $175 for third. Your deadline to submit is September 15th.

Seats are going quickly for our Wisconsin pool party and live broadcast at Tanner's Grill in Kimberly, Wisconsin Saturday, August 12th. To reserve your seat at our big summer pool party GO HERE.

Fort Myers Beach Dan Allers returned to Beach Talk Radio for Episode #28 of Mondays With the Mayor this week which was broadcast live from DiamondHead Resort. Topics covered included new hurricane passes, Bayside Park, Town Hall, the Land Development Code and much more. WATCH IT

He's the grandfather of the Fort Myers Beach Land Development Code. On Beach Talk Radio this past Saturday, Spikowski gave us his thoughts on whether some of the big projects being proposed on the island fit under the town's current rules.

As the first anniversary of Hurricane Ian approaches, The Charity Pros have announced their “Hurricane Heroes” concert for October 7th at Hammond Stadium in Ft. Myers. The concert will feature superstar rock band Matchbox Twenty and local favorite Sheena Brook

To get your new hurricane pass you can go to the temporary Town Hall at 2545 Estero Boulevard, M-F from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. You'll need to bring proof you're a resident or business owner.

Some bird enthusiasts on Fort Myers Beach say there are "major conservation issues on the south end of Fort Myers Beach." Residents who live on the south end say they're doing everything they can to protect nesting shorebirds while also protecting their property rights.