Yes, We Have an App

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For both IOS and Android. The Beach Talk Radio app includes all of our current news stories and is constantly updating when we add new stories to our website. You can also sign up for breaking news by turning on notifications in your settings once you download the app.

Why 7-11 Received a Sign Violation

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On Wednesday night we ran this photo in front of one of the 7-11 locations on Fort Myers Beach on our Facebook page. Many of you were a little ticked that valuable code enforcement time was being spent penalizing a business over a sign.

Did You See Our Special 6-Month Ian Show

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Tuesday was the 6-month mark since Hurricane Ian pummeled Fort Myers Beach. When the storm surge subsided, lives were lost, structures were destroyed and paradise was flattened. We hosted a special show at La Ola on Tuesday with a stellar lineup of guests.

FEMA Quietly Admits They Were Wrong

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Remember last month when FEMA dropped a bomb on homeowners by telling them they could not use Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell's property valuations. FEMA has finally admitted they were wrong.

Ian Tax Refund Deadline

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Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell is reminding all Lee County property owners that the deadline to apply for 2022 Hurricane Ian Property Tax Refunds is April 3rd. Beach residents if your home was uninhabitable this information is for you.

St. Peter Services Getting More Popular

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Due to the popularity of their Sunday morning parking lot service, St. Peter Lutheran Church, at the corner of St. Peter Drive and Estero Blvd, will continue to hold the worship service through April, including an Easter Sunday service.

In Case You Missed Our Saturday Walkaround 

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It was guided by Dale Welding through the Matanzas Street/Matanzas Court neighborhoods. 17 of 29 houses in that area were swept away by Ian. We had a chance to chat with several residents who came out to join us on the walk. Watch on Facebook. Our walkaround was sponsored by Powerblock Builders.

Search For New Fire Chief Begins

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Following the unexpected resignation of Fort Myers Beach Fire District Ron Martin last Friday, the Fort Myers Beach Fire District has begun the process of searching for a new Chief.

Ask The Experts is Back

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After a wildly successful February 27th webinar about the state of Real Estate in Southwest, Florida, our friends at The Pfeifer Realty Group are organizing a second event for Monday April 10th at 1PM

The Food Rescue Campaign is On

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Lee County Solid Waste’s fifth annual “Donated not Wasted” food rescue campaign encourages seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items before returning north.

Debris Deadline Reminder

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The Florida Division of Emergency Management is still accepting applications at iandebriscleanup.com for commercial and residential property owners to have their homes or businesses demolished and debris removed at no cost.

Getting The Runaround From Your Insurance Company?

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Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt has heard enough insurance company horror stories that he wants residents to take action. He believes some insurance companies are not paying legitimate claims and it's slowing down recovery efforts on the island.