The town has put together a Frequently Asked Questions page all about permitting. There are 93 questions and answers for you to take a look at as you weave your way through the process. Check it out HERE.

Kim started on Curlew street and traveled north to Sterling. Along the way she ran into Bob Campbell who showed off his Yellow Army shirt. Watch her bikearound HERE.

If you missed episode #16 of Mondays With The Mayor last night we spent a lot of time discussing the joint LPA/Town Council meeting with Mayor Allers. During the 4-hour meeting the two governmental bodies discussed the rules that will be in place to rebuild commercial buildings and residential homes on Fort Myers Beach. WATCH IT.

Financial assistance through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program might be available for Fort Myers Beach property owners. The program helps both property owners and business owners rebuild homes. 

This past Saturday we got the full tour of The Estero Beach Club which was heavily damaged, including the roof in one of the two buildings. Right now there is nobody able to live in either building. Our tour guides were Todd and Jennifer Tuggle. 

The Restore Fort Myers Beach Arches is still in need of donations as it works toward the construction of a section of the classic arches planned for Fort Myers Beach. The organization says they were getting close to their goal before Ian hit.

As part of its effort to help Floridians rebuild from Hurricane Ian, FEMA is now offering free advice in Charlotte County. The information focuses on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. Here are the details...

Starting Monday, the Town of Fort Myers Beach will begin preparing for the emergency berm project by stockpiling sand on the property of the Wyndham Garden Inn at 6890 Estero Boulevard. 100 to 200 trucks will deliver sand every day.

Thomas Houghton, who owns La Ola Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach, was in the parking lot of The Restaurant Depot Thursday when gunfire erupted. One person was killed in the shooting.

On Monday the Fort Myers beach Town Council voted to approve a $391,808 contract to replace street signs on the island. Nearly every street sign was dislodged, destroyed or washed away. In the weeks following the storm, residents created their own signs which have become the talk of the town.

All four 7-11 locations on Fort Myers Beach were destroyed when Hurricane Ian smashed and battered the island. Two of the four locations sold gas which means residents have to drive between 3 and 10 miles, depending on where they live to get gas at Walmart.

The first annual Red Grouper Bash is set for Saturday, April 7th and Sunday April 8th at Moss Marine on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The tournament is being hosted by Off Duty Lifestyle and includes a kids fishing tournament.