New Sign Falls, Gets Hauled Off For Repairs
Two weeks after the new sign, with the new Fort Myers Beach logo, was installed at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge, it's gone. The sign fell Saturday and had to be hauled off for repairs.
Kroemer, Rood Respond to Summary Judgement Motion
The battle over who owns the land designated as a Critical Wildlife Area on Fort Myers Beach continues between south end property owners Kurt Kroemer and Eddie Rood and the State of Florida Board of Trustees. Here's the latest...
World’s Largest Beach Cleanup Set
Registration is now open for the Keep Lee County Beautiful International Coastal Cleanup. The ICC is the largest cleanup in Lee County and is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th at several locations.Â
The Johnson’s Were Our Guests Saturday
Fresh out of Facebook jail Ed and Kim hosted Steve and Cindy Johnson on episode #232 of Beach Talk Radio. The Johnson's touched on a plethora of topics, including: turtles, lighting, Bayside Park, the election and much more. They also played "How Much Do You Know About Your Spouse?" VIDEO or PODCAST
Sanibel Repairing Shared Use Paths
The City of Sanibel’s annual repairs to its 26 miles of Shared Use Paths began this week. Every year Sanibel inspects all 26 miles and prioritizes the need for repairs. This years repairs total $298,756.
You Can Dispute Your Property Appraisal
By now you know how much the value of your home increased over the last 12 months. And that also means you will most likely have to pay more in taxes. If you'd like to dispute that increase, here's how...
Sanibel Bans E-Bikes on Beach
At their August 16th meeting the Sanibel City Council voted to approve Ordinance 22-006, prohibiting e-bikes and other motorized vehicles on their beaches.
Kiwanis Supports Kids
(By Jessica Hernstadt) The Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach, led by President Eric Tibbs, held its regular morning meeting at Bonita Bill’s on Friday, August 19. During the well-attended meeting, Kiwanis members shared the many ways they have kept busy helping our community.
Learn About This Awesome Creature
Looking for something to do Wednesday? Head out to Lovers Key State Park for a lecture from a park naturalist about why alligators are integral members of the southwest Florida ecosystem, what you can do to safely co-exist with them, and how you can help protect them.
Get Back to Nature
On Saturday September 24th, volunteers around the nation will build trails and bridges, pull invasive weeds, plant trees, remove trash, and have fun getting back to nature. You can participate at Lovers Key State Park.
Town Wins Dune Walkover ADA Lawsuit
In a 26-page ruling filed yesterday, U.S. District Judge Sheri Chappell ruled in favor of the Town of Fort Myers Beach in the American with Disabilities Act lawsuit filed by Eddie Rood after he was denied a special exception for a dune walkover to the beach behind his Estero Boulevard home.
My Meeting With Sheriff Marceno
(By John King - Candidate for FMB Town Council) Thursday I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. I requested the meeting to introduce myself, my campaign and to discuss issues we're facing on the beach.