Martin, Botana To Brief Sanibel Chamber
The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce is hosting two State Representatives at their August business luncheon on Thursday, August 7th from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. The event will be held at The Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa.
Have You Submitted Your Photo Yet?
The 33rd annual “Ding” Darling amateur photo contest is now open. The deadline for submission is September 15th. Cash award prizes are: $500 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third, and $50 for honorable mentions.
Captains Drops Second Video Podcast
In their second episode, Chris Wittman and Dan Andrews detail how and why Captains For Clean Water was started. "We stood up. A ragtag group of fishing guides—no money, no platform, just a fire in our bellies and an unshakable love for our waters." WATCH.
Responsible Boating Class This Saturday
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 of Fort Myers Beach is hosting the Boat America Responsible Boating Course on Saturday. The cost is $45 per person.
Devitt to Speak to SanCap Chamber
WINK TV Chief meteorologist Matt Devitt will share his insights about the 2025 hurricane season at the July 16 SanCap Chamber monthly business meeting. The meeting begins at 11:30 at The Community House on Periwinkle Way on Sanibel.
Town Wants La Ola Gone Before July 15th
With a visit from FEMA only days away the Town of Fort Myers Beach has asked Circuit Court Judge Keith Kyle to expedite the case, dispense with oral arguments, and rule on the eviction of La Ola from Times Square immediately.
When Will The New Lights Come on?
If you’ve been to Fort Myers Beach lately you’ve probably noticed there is a new batch of traffic lights on both sides of the Matanzas Pass Bridge. We contacted the Florida Department of Transportation to find out when the lights will be flipped on.
Interesting New Home Stats On The Beach
Thanks to Studio AD Architect CEO Albert Dambrose for compiling the following stats about Fort Myers Beach. Albert has been monitoring how many new home permits have been pulled for the island in 2025 and compared them to 2024.
Michael Stewart Designs New Beach School
At the request of the Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers, Michael Stewart has created designs for a new beach school. This was done just in case there ever comes a need for the town to build its own school.
Promotion For Kohler
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has promoted former Beach School Principal Traci Kohler to Deputy Town Manager. Kohler was brought on to the town’s team under former Town Manager Andy Hyatt as Assistant to the Town Manager.
Kudos to The Staff at Doc Ford’s
Team members from Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach recently spent a morning volunteering at the Gulf Coast Humane Society. The employees cleaned all the kennels, did laundry, measured and bagged food, and exercised dogs.
Shell Museum Launches Free Lectures
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel is presenting a lecture series this summer and fall, which will be offered live via Zoom. All the lectures are free to the public. Here are all the details…