Did Murphy Use The Town Logo Illegally?
Incumbent politicians are hard to defeat. They are out in the public, cutting ribbons, riding in parades and attending meetings. When they are given an unfair advantage it becomes even harder to challenge them.
‘Ding’ Darling Awards $33K In Scholarships
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge has awarded $33,700 in conservation education scholarships to 14 students from the surrounding five-county area. During its 16-year history, the DDWS Environmental Scholarship Program has awarded $233,200 to students.
We Have Our First Hatchlings
Fort Myers Beach finally had its first turtle hatchling of the season late last week. Turtle Time reports that 75 hatchlings out of 78 eggs made it to the water successfully. The nest was located in the CWA just south of the Wyndham resort. As of last week Fort Myers Beach was just over 100 nests on Fort Myers Beach.
Gas Prices in Florida Tumble
Florida gas prices dropped another 15 cents last week. The state average is now on a 5-week streak of declines, falling a total of 62 cents per gallon. Sunday, the average price for gasoline was $4.27 per gallon. This time last year, the price was $3 a gallon.
In Case You Missed Episode #227
Former Red Sox great Mike Greenwell joined us to talk baseball, including Nolan Ryan, the 1986 World Series and, oh yeah, he's running for the Lee County Board of Commissioners.
Why You Should Join or Support Your Chamber
(By Kim Ryan) Another great Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon took place at Charley’s Boathouse Thursday. The event, which drew a crowd from businesses on and off the island, was sponsored by State Insurance USA.
How The Community Foundation Helps Others
(By Kim Ryan) Over the next several weeks I'll be doing a series of articles highlighting local non-profit organizations benefiting from the work of The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation. One of the organizations The Foundation helps is Bay Oaks.
Community Policing May Be Coming to FMB Soon
Over the past two years, town council members Jim Atterholt and Dan Allers have been thwarted in their attempts to hire full-time Lee County Sheriff's Deputies as part of LCSO's Community Policing program. That could change this November.
Mike Greenwell Joins The Show Tomorrow
Bring the kids to Pete's tomorrow morning to meet a baseball great. Former Boston Red Sox slugger Mike Greenwell joins Beach Talk Radio at 9:00. Mike, a resident of Alva, is running for Lee County Commission.
Your First NEW Candidates Forum is Tonight
Tonight from 5PM to 8PM upstairs at Mangorita's will be your next opportunity to meet all three new candidates running for Fort Myers Beach Town Council. The three new candidates attending our forum are John King, Patrick Romcoe. and Karen Woodson.
Lawyer Wants Competency Hearing For Alleged Librarian Killer
New court documents filed this week show that Attorney Michael Mummert has asked Lee Circuit Judge Margaret Steinbeck to appoint an expert to determine the competency of Adam Soules. Soules is charged with the 2019 killing of Fort Myers Beach Librarian Leroy Hommerding.
Free Parking This Weekend
In celebration of Parks and Recreation month, and for the 19th consecutive year, Lee County is waiving parking fees at parks and boat ramps. On Fort Myers Beach that includes Lynn Hall Park and Bowditch Beach (Saturday and Sunday). All Fort Myers Beach owned parking spots will continue to be $5 per hour.