Our Interview With Karen Woodson
How does Town Councilwoman Karen Woodson think the permitting department is functioning? What about that conversation she had with new Town Manager Andrew Hyatt? How did the Easter Egg hunt go at Diamondhead?
Beach Baptist DRC Closing Thursday
The federal Disaster Recovery Center, the big white tent at Beach Baptist Church, will officially close at the end of day Thursday. This will end all DRC services on Fort Myers Beach.
Audubon Files Lawsuit Against Town Over Dune Walkover
On the last possible day to file, The Florida Audubon Society has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Fort Myers Beach and Fort Myers Beach homeowners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer, in an attempt to stop the construction of the dune walkover behind their homes.
Former Mayor Speaks Out About Your New Town Manager
Charles Burkett was the Mayor of Surfside, Florida when Andrew Hyatt (pictured) was the Town Manager of that community. When Burkett lost the last election (by 35 votes), Hyatt left his position. The newly elected Mayor, Shlomo Danzinger, and Hyatt didn't see eye-to-eye. Why?
The Bay Oaks Easter Egg Hunt is Today
The 2023 Fort Myers Beach Bay Oaks’ Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday at 10 am at DiamondHead Resort (2000 Estero Blvd). Here's the event schedule...
Where Am I Walking Tomorrow?
My Saturday morning 8AM walkaround will begin at the corner of Lazy Way and Estero Boulevard. My tour guide Barb Mezeske will show me the devastation and rebuilding taking place along Lazy Way, Easy Street and Pepita. The Saturday morning walkaround is sponsored by Alex King.
Karen Woodson Joins BTR Saturday
How does Town Councilwoman Karen Woodson think the permitting department is functioning now that she's been in office for 5 months? What about that conversation she had with new Town Manager Andrew Hyatt? Find out the answers to those questions and many more when Woodson joins us live from Wahoo Willie's Saturday morning.
Do You Want to Talk To The Feds?
Florida Senator Rick Scott's staff will be on the beach Wednesday, April 26th from 10AM to 2PM to answer any questions you might have about FEMA and other federal agencies.
‘Ding” Reopens With a Ribbon Cutting
As one of Sanibel Island’s most-visited attractions, second only to its beaches, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge made a big splash with the second-phase reopening of its facilities.
DeSantis Announces $11.9 Million Bridge Loan to FMB
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Fort Myers Beach will receive an $11.9 million interest free bridge loan for operational expenses because of the impact of Hurricane Ian on the Town’s tax revenues and governmental operations.
TPI Opening Margaritaville Hotel in Naples
TPI Hospitality, the developer building Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach announced Tuesday that it is again teaming up with the popular Jimmy Buffet brand to open a Compass Hotel by Margaritaville in Naples.
Why Isn’t Ian Designated a ‘Qualified Disaster?’
Byron Donalds, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, others pen letter to President Biden asking him to declare Hurricane Ian a qualified disaster for purposes of enhanced disaster casualty loss tax relief. Read the letter HERE.