Bay Oaks Repairs Delayed by Two Months
Nothing seems to go according to plan on Fort Myers Beach following the devastation of Hurricane Ian. The latest disruption is the rehabilitation of the Bay Oaks building.
The Jim Atterholt Interview This Week
On Key Questions for Key Staffers this week, Fort Myers Beach Utilities Manager Steve Matuska is the Vice Mayor's guest. Here's what they'll be discussing...
Our BIG Concert For The Kids is Tomorrow
Tomorrow is our Studio A.D. Architect Backpack Bonanza at Moss Marina. The concert event will feature two bands, a festival of non-profit organizations and the Tuckaway Cafe food truck. It's all to benefit the Beach Kids Foundation.
On The Show Tonight
We go live from Mango Rita's tonight at 5PM. Pam Antonucci from The Faith Center is our first guest. Steve and Cindy Johnson join us at 5:30. It's Turtle Season. Get your Happy Hour drink ready and join us live at 5.
We’re Broadcasting The Moss Marina Meeting Live
The developers proposing 3 hotels, restaurants, a small grocery store and more at the Moss Marina location are hosting a public presentation Monday from 6-8PM at The Pink Shell. Beach Talk Radio will carry the presentation portion of the event live.
Opening Monday….The Goodz Hardware Trailer
Finally, Fort Myers Beach residents will have a place on the island to purchase everyday household items. Graham Belger, the owner of The Goodz Hardware Store is opening a 20 by 35 foot trailer this Monday with an assist from the owners of the Sea Gypsy.
FMBStrong/820 Buttonwood Expands Hours
The 501c3 that collects supplies, food and other items for residents in the 33931 zip code is now open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (9AM-5PM) and Wednesday (9A-7P). And here's their Amazon Wish List if you'd like to donate.
The Post Office Has No Phone
And we know that because a Fort Myers Beach resident needed desperately to reach the facility because the condo she typically lives in was uninhabitable and she needed to talk to a human about forwarding her mail.
What A Show it Was
Fort Myers Beach Elementary held its 2023 Spring Music Performance in Times Square Tuesday night. Kids K-5 performed musical activities including singing, dancing and playing instruments. The event was well attended by the public. Here's what the Principal had to say...
Who to Contact About The Debris Piles
Lee County and the State of Florida have turned their backs on Fort Myers Beach residents when it comes to the debris on Estero Boulevard. If you want to contact the people who can change that, and get the debris piles cleaned up, here's who you should contact and how to reach them...
All The Details About The Moss Marina Planned Development
On Monday night Ben Freeland, who's family has owned Moss Marina for decades, joined us for the full hour. Ben detailed his plans for 3 hotels, bars, restaurants and shopping for his property behind Snug Harbor. Watch the show HERE.
Fort Myers Beach Icon Passes at Age 89
Lee Melsek shared the sad news with us last night that one of Fort Myers Beach's longest running residents has passed away. AJ Bassett came to Fort Myers Beach in the 1940's. Her mom was the principal at Beach Elementary.