Lee County held a groundbreaking ceremony for the $91 million Big Carlos Pass Bridge replacement bridge Thursday. Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli hosted the event and Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt represented Fort Myers Beach.

Bayside Building is the exclusive General Contractor for the Allan Development Group, one of the largest privately owned construction and development services in south Lee County. ADC, run by Scott Allan, specializes in residential and commercial remodels and new builds.

The owners of Moss Marina have purchased 340 & 401 Old San Carlos Boulevard, as well as 935 & 939 Third Street -- which includes the popular Smokin' Oyster Brewery restaurant and bar. The sale price was not announced.

Jane Plummer, Greg Scazny, Debi Clark Szekely and Steve Duello are all in different phases of rebuilding their homes. How far along are they? What are they struggling with? How is the permitting process going? The show is at 5PM tonight and will be broadcast live on Facebook and our YouTube channel.

The name of the organization, made up of Fort Myers Beach residents and business owner, is "Let's Go FMB." The goal of the group is to speak as one voice to move the rebuilding process along at a faster pace. Here is the groups mission statement...

Earlier this week demolition began on the buildings surrounding the historic building at The Beach Elementary school. The school district contractors were able to save the sidewalks with decades of handprints from 5th graders who graduated from the school.

The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club's "Pub Passport" fundraiser officially kicks off tomorrow and runs through December 31st. The 6-month “Pub Passport Adventure” includes 11 local Fort Myers Beach bars and restaurants.

Saturday, June 10th, Keep Lee County Beautiful held its first waterway cleanup since Hurricane Ian in collaboration with the Mound House and Moss Marina. The focus of the cleanup was the Fort Myers Beach Yacht Basin and the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve.

(By Kurt Kroemer) I got a smile when I read that statement on BTR’s Facebook page last week, “that pesky dune walkover”….. a dune walkover with life, a dune walkover that can bother someone, a dune walkover that is annoying…. said no one,… ever.

7-11, which has 5 locations on Fort Myers Beach, has notified Mayor Dan Allers that the company will be donating $25,000 to the town to help repair the little league field at Bay Oaks.

Lee County announced on Monday that the restroom and shower trailers at the Beach Baptist Church on Fort Myers Beach will be closed and removed at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19.

Holiday Water Sports offers Jet Ski rentals, parasailing, paddle sports, dolphin tours and more. They are back open in front of The Pink Shell Resort after being closed since Hurricane Ian. Check them out online HERE.