Donalds Hosting Town Hall For Veterans
Representative Byron Donalds is hosting a Veteran Town Hall at FGCO on August 9th at 5:30PM. The Town Hall is intended to provide assistance, guidance, and clarity to veterans within Florida’s 19th Congressional District.
Judicial Candidate Also on The Show Tomorrow
Lindsay Scott Garza, the daughter of former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott, joins Beach Talk Radio at 9AM tomorrow. The 8-year assistant state attorney is running for Lee County Judge, which is a 6-year term.
FMB War on Traffic Congestion—a Much Needed Conversation
(By Jim Atterholt) As we are currently going through a renaissance that includes over a dozen significant public/private improvements, it's clear more folks will be drawn to our beautiful island. Traffic congestion can be a significant obstacle to experiencing a high quality of life.
Next Beach Chemical Waste Drop-Off Set
On Wednesday, August 17th Fort Myers Beach will host a free drop-off day for household chemical waste in partnership with the Lee County Solid Waste Department. Â
Lee County Taxes Cannot Be Raised
Public hearings have been set for the 2022-2023 proposed Lee County budget. The Board of Commissioners has set the proposed maximum millage rate at 3.8623 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Save The Date
SCCF Coastal Watch is hosting a fundraising Watch Party to support Coastal Watch's local volunteer-driven initiatives, on Friday, Sept. 30. More details are coming soon. In the meantime, check out the Coastal Watch website HERE.
Bayside Park Groundbreaking Set
Fort Myers Beach Town Manager Roger Hernstadt told the town council this week that the groundbreaking for the new Bayside Park will be the middle of August. The town is spending just under $1 million to rehab the park.
Rugby Tournament This Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, 28 teams will compete on 3 fields behind Junkanoo in the 2022 Beerfoot Rugby Tournament. Games will run from 9AM to 3PM.
Next Shell Museum Lecture is August 11th
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum’s free online lecture series continues on August 11th at 5:30pm.
Ding Bringing in The Duck Stamp Champ
James Hautman is the only federal duck stamp artist to have taken first place six times, most recently in 2021 during the 2022-2023 Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Hautman will be participating in Ding's Art in The Wild Day in October.
Window Tint Rollback Delayed…Again
Condo associations on Fort Myers Beach will have to wait at least another two weeks after the town council voted on Monday to table the issue of rolling back the window transmittance values.
Dan & Anne Hughes Mound House Honor
The Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) has voted unanimously to name the circular driveway at The Mound House after Dan & Ann Hughes.