The Poker Walk to raise money to help fund the reconstruction of the Arches in Bowditch Park raised $1,837.80 last weekend. Steven Ray McDonald from Restore The Arches said, I would like to thank the wonderful venues and people that continue to support our effort."

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2022-2024 Board of Directors. Any Chamber member may nominate someone to serve on the Board.

Sanibel residents Laurie and Bill Harkey have set up the Harkey Development & Communications Intern Fund with the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge. It will guarantee ongoing funding for one intern annually.

Suzie Bahan's application for an adult video arcade at 185 Old San Carlos was rejected by the Fort Myers Beach town council Monday. And while the council did not believe that type of business fit into the code for that area, not all was lost for Bahan.

In an effort to help alleviate the town's parking issue due to an abundance of construction in the downtown area, 35 parking spots at town hall are now available to the public on weekends.

In case you missed Councilman Atterholt on our show this past Saturday, we've clipped the interview from the full show and you can watch it HERE. The councilman discussed Community Policing, lighting on Estero Boulevard, the parking woes on the beach and much more.

(By Kim Ryan) The recent Friends of the Everglades Clean Water Conversations monthly zoom call focused on priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. I watched the meeting and wanted to share the details with everyone.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved $26,880 to pay Sarah Propst to develop a Workforce Housing policy and work on the town's Comprehensive Plan. With rising real estate values and escalating rents, the town council has made it a priority to come up with a plan to find affordable housing for local workers. 

On Monday night Megan Allers and Stephanie Buboltz from the Fort Myers Beach Women's Club drew Linda Beasley's name and she won a $250 cash prize. Watch the drawing HERE. Several more drawings will be held before the Club's Holiday Festival on December 10th and 11th. Get more information on the event HERE.

Elected officials from Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties are meeting Friday as part of the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact. Fort Myers Beach joined the group earlier this year. It's being organized by FGCU Professor Mike Savarese who we interviewed about the organization back in February.

On Wednesday night the place to be is at the Fort Myers Beach Women's Club meeting (men are welcome). FMB Chamber President Jacki Liszak will be the guest speaker. She'll cover what the Chamber does, legislative priorities, clean water and the economics of the island. The meeting begins at 6:30PM and the Club is located at 175 Sterling Avenue.

Friends of Lovers Key has announced two new photography classes at the Welcome and Discovery Center at Lovers Key State Park. The classes will be taught by Inna Malostovker and Carol Matthai and classes are limited to 12 people.