The Bay Oaks Easter Egg Hunt is Today

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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?’

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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.

Insurance Village is One Week from Today

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Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt has been working hard to get residents better treatment from their insurance companies. After losing everything, so many Fort Myers Beach property owners have been getting the run-around from insurance companies, or flat-out denied any money.

Woodson, New Town Manager Clear The Air

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It wasn't all smooth sailing Monday for Andrew Hyatt the Fort Myers Beach Town Council's choice for Town Manager. Town council member Karen Woodson dropped a bit of a bomb during public discussion about her private interview with Hyatt.

What Did The Mayor Say Last Night?

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On episode #17 of Mondays With The Mayor, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers gave us his thoughts on the new Town Manager, where the town is on hiring a new attorney, 4 hires in the permitting department, the contract to repair Bay Oaks and much more. Watch episode #17 HERE.

Support A Local Business Opening Back Up

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239Cafe, located behind La Ola in Times Square, is having its soft opening tomorrow. 239Cafe specializes in smoothies, wraps, flatbreads, quesadillas and salads. Everyone who mentions Beach Talk Radio during the month of April receives 25% off their order.