FMB Strong, a 501c3 that delivers supplies to 33931 residents in need, has lost the government funding that allowed them to keep staff employed full time. As a result, they will be losing more than half their staff.

Town Manager Andy Hyatt announced at the Town Council meeting Monday that an anonymous donor will be contributing to the funds needed for fireworks to be held on Fort Myers Beach this New Years Eve.

On Monday, the Florida Department of Emergency Management announced that $13 million has been awarded to the town for specific projects to help recover from Hurricane Ian.

Let's Go FMB pier committee member Allen Shanosky, his wife Cynthia and their dog Brody traveled up and down the east coast of the United States visiting piers. Allen did an hour-long interview on Beach Talk Radio last Friday about the data he collected.

The October 12th Chamber of Commerce lunch is being hosted by Rude Shrimp which is located on the Moss Marina property. The guest speaker and sponsor is Annie Meehan of AM Speaking & Consulting.

On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $338 million in state funding to communities impacted by Hurricane Ian to support long-term recovery efforts and resiliency. $14 million from that distribution will go to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District.

With the Beach School on target to reopen in November, teachers at the facility are trying to replenish their supply closets in time for the return of the kids. They could use your help getting what they need.

Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer can begin to build their 293-foot walkover to the beach when turtle season ends next month. On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted to release the permit after approving a special exception for the walkover back in March.

Beach Talk Radio is helping the Town of Fort Myers Beach collect candy for its October 20th Fright Night for the kids at Bay Oaks. We've created an Amazon Wish List that will remain live until Friday at 5PM. Donate HERE.

Free Parking at Lynn Hall Park and Bowditch Beach Park on Fort Myers Beach ended Sunday, October 1st. Lee County began charging $2.00 per hour to park in both lots Monday, October 2nd.

The Lahaina Inn Resort on Estero Boulevard will not be rebuilding. The 3-decades old property, located on Estero Boulevard, with 37 timeshares, was wiped out by Hurricane Ian. The property is now for sale for $30 million.

On Monday, once again, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will consider, and most likely vote, on giving Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer their permit for a 293-foot dune walkover behind their homes. The council originally granted them the permit back in March.