Committee Members Needed

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The Marine & Environmental Resources Task Force Committee will have 3 open seats this year. If you're interested in joining the committee you should consider volunteering. Applications must be in to Town Clerk Amy Baker by Friday, September 8th. Here's the form.

Get Your Water Jugs Filled

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FMB Strong has announced that thanks to the generosity of Mast Family Culligan, they now have a water filtration system. Residents in the 33931 area code can stop by the Hurricane Recovery Center at 820 Buttonwood and have their empty water bottles and jugs filled.

Local 11-Year Old’s Nonprofit Aides Hurricane Ian Relief

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Inspired by her own Hurricane Ian experiences, Naples resident Sutton Shanahan decided to share her story. With the assistance of an artist, she transformed her narrative into a children's book.

You May Soon be Getting a Letter From The Town

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And that letter will be phase one to get the island cleaned up. Town Manager Andy Hyatt spent half a day driving down every street, taking notes and pictures of properties that need to be cleaned up. Here's the plan.

Terry Persaud’s Fines Now Total $2.7 Million

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Times Square property owner Terry Persaud has been locked in a nasty battle with the town of Fort Myers Beach for years. The town has been racking up code violation fines against Persaud, accusing him of operating an illegal parking lot, and renting beach furniture without a permit.

The PTO Cornhole Tournament is Back

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The Fort Myers Beach Elementary PTO has announced the new location for its Cornhole Tournament. DiamondHead Resort will host the fundraiser that had been held at The Cottage before Hurricane Ian. This year the event will be November 11th.

Have You Seen The Times Square Elevator Shaft?

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Chris Primeau's elevator shaft in Times Square has become the new welcome sign to Fort Myers Beach thank to local artists Lacy McClary and Summer Daze. For months, they've been beautifying the tower. Here's how you can support their work...

Here is This Week’s Turtle Nesting Update

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Turtle Time has documented 71 loggerhead nests on Fort Myers Beach and 11 nests remain. On Bonita Beach, Turtle Time reports 152 nests and 29 remain. Sanibel has 24 green sea turtle nests.

Mayor Allers Announces He’s Running For Re-election

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Two weeks ago on Mondays With The Mayor when we asked Mayor Dan Allers if he'd be running for reelection next year he did not commit. Last night he did. Why does he want your vote in 2024?

Brian Farrar Fundraiser is The 24th

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A fundraiser and meet-and-greet for Board of County Commissioner District 3 candidate Brian Farrar is being held at DiamondHead August 24th from 5:30PM to 7PM. Farrar is running for the seat now occupied by Ray Sandelli.

School Superintendent Joins Our 9/28 Event

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On September 28, 2023, along with the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Beach Talk Radio is hosting a special one-year event at Bayside Park at 9AM for family members of loved ones lost in the storm. Lee County School Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier has joined our roster of speakers.

New Temporary Town Hall By October 1st

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And that new location will be on the Bay Oaks property. Right now the town rents a slew of trailers from the state and they sit on property owned by the Fort Myers Beach Fire District.