DeSantis Announces More Family Tax Relief
On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a portion of his tax relief proposal for the upcoming legislative session which would provide $1.1 billion in tax relief for Florida families through multiple tax holidays, if passed by the Legislature.
Fish Art Contest Opens
FWC, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, has launched its 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest. Since 1997, the contest has grown into an internationally recognized youth conservation program, drawing thousands of entries each year from across the country.
EXCLUSIVE: Gary LeVox Joins BTR
Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox joined Beach Talk Radio Sunday an hour before he took the stage poolside at The Pink Shell as the headliner for the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival. Watch our exclusive interview with Levox from The Pink Shell HERE.
Attorney: Short Term Rental Increase Already A Done Deal
You may recall our report from last week that the town was considering tacking an additional $100 per room fee on all vacation rental properties on the beach. Apparently that is already a done deal. Here's how it happened.
Dave & Chuck Coming To Shuckers
If you listen to 96K Rock you are certainly familiar with The Dave & Chuck The Freak Morning Show. On October 14th, Dave & Chuck, along with Shuckers and The Cottage Bar, are hosting a .5K Run Run and Party, from 5PM to Midnight.
Talmage: County Taking Proactive Approach to Growth Boom
Lee County is taking action to meet the needs and challenges posed by the recent population boom, according to Lee County Economic Development Director John Talmage.
Kiwanis To Welcome Beach Elementary Principal
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach met for its regular membership meeting last Friday and welcomed special guests Brianna Levy and Christopher Prisco, two of the club’s educational scholarship recipients.
Congratulations Jacki
Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jacki Liszak is a finalist for a 2022 ENPY award for excellence in nonprofit performance. The awards are given out by The Community Foundation in Cape Coral which will celebrate its 50th year in existence next year.
Today is Voter Registration Day
On Tuesday Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the midterm elections. The Lee County Elections Office is partnering with Lee County libraries to register local voters.
Tea Party To Support Cancer Awareness on Sanibel
October is Cancer Awareness Month on Sanibel and the entire SWFL community is invited to tea on Tuesday, October 4th from 11A-1P at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. The Pink Tea Party launches a month of events supporting local cancer needs hosted by the San Cap Pink Project.
Illegal Parking Lot Foreclosure Has Been Filed
A foreclosure lawsuit has been filed against the owners of the Key Estero Shops on Estero Boulevard. For years, the town of Fort Myers Beach has been accusing the owner of that location, Carmen Naccarato, of operating an illegal parking lot.