Ding Day Returns in April
To further its mission to reach and connect with underserved urban communities, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is taking its 33rd annual “Ding” Darling Day celebration to Lakes Park in Fort Myers on Sunday, April 24.
Are We Losing The Water Battle?
(By Kim Ryan) A new bill, which came out of nowhere, emerged from the Florida Senate on Friday February 4th. It caused an uproar among many local groups and individuals concerned about water quality. Here's where the issue stands today.
Still No Word on The Bridge Cantilever
Last month we reported that the state has not been given the green light to consider a Matanzas Pass Bridge option that would include a cantilever, which would expand the lane coming over the bridge to the beach for pedestrian and bike traffic. As of Monday that has not changed.
Chamber Hands Out Six Awards
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and gala this past Friday night in Cape Coral. The Chamber recognized six area businesses for their continued support and dedication to the community. Here's who the Chamber honored...
Bay Oaks Rep Coming to Kiwanis
The next Breakfast Membership Meeting for the Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis Club is this Friday at Bonita Bills at 7:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Bay Oaks Recreation Supervisor Jimmy Demilia.
Art Association Opens New Show
The Spring Juried Show Unclear Boundaries is now open and runs through March 10th. The show features over eighty original works. Artwork in the exhibit is available for viewing and purchase. A sampling of images from the show are available for viewing HERE.
County to Discuss Estero Boulevard Lights Today
This is the first time the Lee County Board of Commissioners will discuss the Estero Boulevard lighting situation since Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy began his negotiations with commissioners.
Learn How to Snag Tarpon From the Best
The Fort Myers Beach Tarpon Hunters Club has announced the date for its annual free Tarpon fishing and tackle clinic. In 2022 the club is will celebrate its 60th year.
Who Would You Vote For?
This November, two seats on the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will be up for election. Who would you like to see run for the two seats now occupied by Ray Murphy and Rexann Hosafros?
A Life Sailing
Having built a sustainable business for more than 58 years based on their love of sailing, Steve and Doris Colgate will share their secrets to success and stories of sailing adventures at the next business luncheon of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce.
State of Florida: Here’s What We Want
Based on feedback from the community and input from the town council, Town Manager Roger Hernstadt will be firing off a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation with the council's concerns about the Matanzas Pass Bridge project. Here are those concerns.
Beach Losing One Polling Place
According to Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle, starting this November, Fort Myers Beach will go from three polling places to two. St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church will no longer be a beach polling place.