Bayside Park Opens Back Up
The $950,000 renovation to Bayside Park is complete and the park is now open for public use. The Fort Myers Beach town council celebrated the re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and live music from Fort Myers Beach's own Sheena Brook.
Early Morning Crescent Street Fire
Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin says the minor structure fire at 121 Crescent street took place shortly after midnight this morning. There were no injuries.
FWC Releases Red Tide Educational Video
We all remember the 2018 red tide wave that resulted in dumpsters full of dead fish and damaged the local economy. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute has created an animated video on red tide.
Are Your Taxes Going Up?
The answer to that question should start to become more clear next Thursday night when the Fort Myers Beach Town Council holds its first budget public hearing at 5PM. There is a millage increase on the table as of today.
This is Craft beer Week in Southwest Florida
9 breweries are participating in craft beer related events that begin Wednesday in Southwest Florida. In addition to the beer, other events include a pirate party, cornhole tournament, college football tailgate and food trucks. Check out all the events HERE.
Clerk of Court to Speak at Next Chamber Luncheon
The next Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon is September 8th at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. The event begins at 11:30 and the guest speaker is Lee County Clerk of Court Kevin Karnes.
Florida Gas Prices On The Rise Again
The downward trend at the pump came to an end last week, according to TripleA. The state average price for regular unleaded increased 7 cents per gallon, reaching $3.61 on Sunday.Â
Donalds Town Hall Canceled
On Tuesday, Congressman Byron Donalds canceled his Town Hall event that was planned for Wednesday night at the Beach Baptist Church on Fort Myers Beach. No reason was given by the Donalds camp for canceling the event.
John & Debbie Retirement Party Set
Pete's Time Out owners John and Debbie Lallo are handing over the keys to the restaurant to their daughter Tiffany and son-in-law Mike. Their retirement Party will be November 12th from 1PM to 5:30PM at Pete's
Ball Gets Dropped on Veteran Memorial
When the town council cuts the ribbon and re-opens Bayside Park on Tuesday, a piece of the project the council and town manager promised would be part of the park will not be there. There will not be a memorial to local veterans.
New Restaurant Opens On Old San Carlos
Ocean Alley Restaurant and Beach Bar on Old San Carlos had its soft opening last night at 5PM. The new restaurant is located in the old Zushi Sushi location which closed down several months ago.