Everything You Need to Know About FEMA’s 50% Rule
If you are you may want to attend a luncheon on March 29th being hosted by the Southwest Florida Chamber of Commerce called the 50% Rule Facts. Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell will be one of the panelists.
Great American Cleanup Date Announced
It's no joke, Saturday, April 1st is the date for the Great American Cleanup which is sponsored by Keep Lee County Beautiful. The event takes place at multiple locations throughout Lee County from 8AM to 11AM. Santini Plaza will be the gathering place on Fort Myers Beach.
Our Exclusive March 18th Event Sponsor is Nervous Nellie’s
From permitting, the cost of the stage, insurance, renting a generator, and funds to pay the bands, the total cost of our March 18th event will be approximately $3,000. We want to thank Nervous Nellie's for signing on as our exclusive sponsor for the event.
Matanzas Inn Opens
Businesses down Old San Carlos continue to open back up. The latest to open its doors to visitors is the Matanzas Inn, which has a limited number of rooms available.
It’s a MoJoe’s Grand Opening Tomorrow
Another popular business on Fort Myers Beach will open to the public this Saturday. The MoJoe's Coffee Cafe food trailer will open at 7:30AM at 1740 Estero Boulevard, directly in front of where their building stood before Hurricane Ian wiped it off the planet.
Hurricane Ian Damage Report
Lee County just released updated information on the damage Ian caused when it made landfall as a category 4 Hurricane back on September 28th. With winds up to 155 mph, Ian was the largest hurricane to make landfall in Lee County and the fifth largest storm in U.S. history.
La Ola, Others Just Waiting For Power
And FPL is expected to install underground power lines this week in the Times Square area, the next step in the saga of the La Ola food containers. All the businesses that are ready to open - or are already open - like the H20 t-shirt shop are waiting for power.
Council Approves Walkover For Rood & Kroemer
By a vote of 3-2 the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted to approve a special exception for Estero Boulevard homeowners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer to build a 293 foot wooden walkover from their homes to the beach. The approval did not come without an interesting twist.
Historic Society Hosting Free Event
The Estero Island Historic Society is hosting a free public meeting and presentation for members and friends on Monday, March 13th at 2:00 p.m. at DiamondHead Resort. Robert Macomber (pictrured) is the guest speaker.
Did You See Our Tour of Flamingo Street
Jerry Frease took us on a house-to-house tour of Flamingo Street Saturday morning, where we also got a look at his demolished home. Many neighbors came out and joined the tour and shared their stories. Watch it HERE. This Saturday Laura Farrell takes on a tour of Hibiscus.
BTR To Host Special Sunset Celebration Event
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved a special events permit for Beach Talk Radio to host a Sunset Celebration concert event in Times Square on March 18th. Here are all the details...
Beach Renourishment Pushed Into Turtle Nesting Season
The emergency sand berm project on Fort Myers Beach, funded by FEMA and the state, which was scheduled to start this week, will not begin until May. Turtle nesting seasons begins in May.