Town Rolls Back Window Tint
Condo owners on Fort Myers Beach are breathing a sigh of relief today after the town council finally rolled back its strict window tint ordinance. New and replacement windows will now be required to have a 45% inside-to-outside transmission.
Big Government Pay Raises Approved
The Fort Myers Beach town council has approved big pay increases for several contract employees. You may find the reason given for the increases by town manager Roger Hernstadt quite surprising.
Programs Galore at Lovers Key in September
Lovers Key State Park will host weekly programs on park history and wildlife throughout the month of September. Here's the entire list of what's coming up next month.
Donalds Calls Trump Raid a Political Witch Hunt
U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds, who represents Florida's 19th district which includes Fort Myers Beach, has issued a statement regarding the raid by the FBI at the home of former President Donald Trump. Here's what Donalds had to say...
Bay Oaks Committee Lowers Higher Fees
After receiving backlash from beach residents over proposed higher fees at the community pool and recreational facility, the Bay Oaks Committee held a special meeting last week to discuss easing into the higher fees.
Talmage to Speak at Sanibel Chamber
John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, will be the guest speaker at the next business meeting of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, September 14, at Sundial Beach Resort.
Eckmann Joins LPA
Sabal Drive resident Doug Eckmann is the newest member of the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency. Eckmann fills the seat left vacant following the resignation of former LPA Chair Megan Heil.
Chamber After Hours at Beach Bar
The next Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is this Thursday at The Beach Bar which is located at 1668 I street on Fort Myers Beach. The networking event runs from 5:30PM to 7PM. It's free for Chamber members, $15 for non-members. REGISTER.
The Margaritaville Pedestrian Walkover is Up
The pedestrian walkover bridge that connects the Margaritaville resort over Estero Boulevard was installed at approximately 1:30AM Friday morning. Beach Talk Radio was there to broadcast the event live. You can watch the bridge being lifted and put in place HERE.
Court Docket Full of Turtle Violations
Of the 19 cases to be heard by Town of Fort Myers Beach Magistrate Myrnabelle Roche on August 18th, 10 of them are for turtle ordinance violations. Here's who made the naughty list.
Town on Pace For Record Year in Fine, Parking Revenue
Through June of this year the town of Fort Myers Beach has collected just under $1.6 million in fines and parking revenue from residents and visitors. That 9 month total is already more than any full year of Beach and Street Patrol revenue dating back to 2013.