Who is The Queen of The Sea?
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum’s free online lecture series continues September 14th at 5:30pm with Saving the Queen of the Sea: Queen Conch Conservation Aquaculture.
Here’s Another Great Giveaway
Keep Lee County Beautiful announced that the winning prize for their golf ball drop fundraiser is a five day/four night stay at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva. The ball drop is part of KLCB's golf tournament fundraisers in October.
Margaritaville Stay Announced as Grand Prize
The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club has announced this year’s Annual Christmas Tree Festival & Auction Grand Prize is a two-night stay during Grand Opening Weekend at the new Margaritaville Resort in October of 2023.
Bayside Park Opens Back Up
The $950,000 renovation to Bayside Park is complete and the park is now open for public use. The Fort Myers Beach town council celebrated the re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and live music from Fort Myers Beach's own Sheena Brook.
Early Morning Crescent Street Fire
Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin says the minor structure fire at 121 Crescent street took place shortly after midnight this morning. There were no injuries.
FWC Releases Red Tide Educational Video
We all remember the 2018 red tide wave that resulted in dumpsters full of dead fish and damaged the local economy. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute has created an animated video on red tide.
Are Your Taxes Going Up?
The answer to that question should start to become more clear next Thursday night when the Fort Myers Beach Town Council holds its first budget public hearing at 5PM. There is a millage increase on the table as of today.
This is Craft beer Week in Southwest Florida
9 breweries are participating in craft beer related events that begin Wednesday in Southwest Florida. In addition to the beer, other events include a pirate party, cornhole tournament, college football tailgate and food trucks. Check out all the events HERE.
Clerk of Court to Speak at Next Chamber Luncheon
The next Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon is September 8th at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. The event begins at 11:30 and the guest speaker is Lee County Clerk of Court Kevin Karnes.
Florida Gas Prices On The Rise Again
The downward trend at the pump came to an end last week, according to TripleA. The state average price for regular unleaded increased 7 cents per gallon, reaching $3.61 on Sunday.Â
Donalds Town Hall Canceled
On Tuesday, Congressman Byron Donalds canceled his Town Hall event that was planned for Wednesday night at the Beach Baptist Church on Fort Myers Beach. No reason was given by the Donalds camp for canceling the event.