Final Details For Our Sidewalk Sweep
We'll be in the Waistin Away parking lot next to Margaritaville beginning at 7AM Sunday morning. You do not have to check in.
Take A Trip Down FMB’s Memory Lane
The Estero Island Historic Society will hold a public meeting Monday, February 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the Diamondhead Resort ballroom on Fort Myers Beach. Estero Island Historic Society President Ellie Bunting will give a historical tour of Fort Myers Beach before and after Hurricane Ian.
Come See D-Rox Perform Saturday Night
She'll be performing as part of the new free Saturday night concert series presented by Moss Marine and Stephen Clark. Clark will also perform beginning at 4PM. High Tide kicked off the concert series last week.
How to Order Your Baby Blue BTR Hoodie
And yes we will ship you your baby blue because we know that while we're basking in the 70 degree sunshine on beautiful Fort Myers Beach, many of you are still freezing your buttocks off. CLICK HERE to order your baby blue.
You May Be Eligible For Some State Cash
Fort Myers Beach property owners may be eligible for reimbursement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to help replace sand lost due to Hurricane Ian. Here are the details.
Did You See Our Tour of The Pink Shell
Pink Shell GM Bill Waichulis and Front Office Director Gary Lee gave us the full tour of the resort this past Saturday. We saw the progress the Pink Shell is making both inside and outside following Hurricane Ian. We also got all the details about when the resort may open for tourists. WATCH.
Adam Botana Joins BTR Saturday
The Bonita Springs Republican joins us for the full hour at Wahoo Willie's. Botana represents District 80 in The Florida House, which includes Fort Myers Beach. We'll ask him, among other things, if he thinks the Sate will come through with the financial help the beach needs. We go live at 11AM.
Major Issue on The Agenda Next Week
At the Fort Myers Beach Town Council meeting Monday, potential changes to the Land Development Code are on the agenda. This has been an issue of great concern to many homeowners on the island, even more so now during their rebuild.
Junkanoo, Fresh Catch To Return in New Location
After 10 years of ownership, Shawn LeMarie and Bob Rommel have sold Bayfront Bistro restaurant behind the Publix on Estero Boulevard. The restaurant, under new ownership, will be converted to Fresh Catch Bistro upstairs and Junkanoo downstairs.
Fresh Produce Anyone?
Bruiser Jungwirth will begin operating The Mango Street Produce Cart today in the parking lot of Tuckaway Cafe on Estero Boulevard. The cart, filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8AM to 1PM (unless they sell out earlier).
Best Western Hoping For an Early 2024 Open
That's what Managing General Partner of The Best Western Tim Malbon told us Saturday morning when he gave us a tour of his heavily damaged resort on Fort Myers Beach. Watch the video HERE.
Kim’s Bike Ride Video
In case you missed Kim's 40-minute bike ride video on the south end of Fort Myers Beach Sunday, you can watch it HERE. She really captures how much debris still remains on the streets plus how much sand is covering the sidewalks. These videos will continue every Sunday and we'll be adding kayak tours on the Bay.