Town Slaps Persaud With $671,000 in Fines
The fight between the town of Fort Myers Beach government and Sunset Grill owner Terry Persaud rages on. On Thursday, Magistrate Myrnabelle Roche, visibly irritated that the same issues with Persaud keep coming back before her, issued the fines and ordered Persaud to get into compliance.
Big Show Planned For Tomorrow
At 9AM Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell joins us to discuss the rising property values in Southwest Florida. At 9:30, Audubon Society Policy Associate Bradley Cornell takes the mic to talk birds and the Critical Wildlife Area that is now mired in controversy.
Persaud Shutting Off Lot to Public
As of Tuesday, July 5th, Sunset Grill owner Terry Persaud says his parking lot will no longer be open to the public. He says only customers coming to his restaurant will be allowed to use the lot located at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge.
How Your Fire Department Prepares For The Fireworks
(By Kim Ryan) Jennifer Campbell, Fire Official with Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District, graciously took time out of her busy schedule this week to sit down with me and discuss how the department prepares for the 4th of July fireworks show and how the department keeps everyone safe.
Still No Hatchlings on Fort Myers Beach
Turtle Time reports that as of the end of this week, there are 102 nests on Fort Myers Beach (up from 83 last week). Unfortunately FMB is the only beach still waiting for hatchlings.
Join us From Shuckers on Saturday
Shuckers at the Gulfshore and The Cottage Bar is hosting a fundraiser for Fort Myers Beach first responders during The Cottage Revitalization Celebration. Beach Talk Radio will broadcast live at the event from Noon to 1PM.
Court: Town Ordinance Likely Violates 1st Amendment
(By Ed Ryan) The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled in favor of street preacher Adam Lacroix. In doing so the Court also said the sweeping portable sign ordinance the town has on the books likely violates the 1st Amendment. Here are the details...
Bowman’s Beach Rehab Set to Begin
On Tuesday July 5th, the Bowman’s Beach Park Bridge Rehabilitation Project is set to begin out on Sanibel. The project is expected to take 6 months to complete. Â
Protect The Birds on The 4th
(By The Florida Audubon) Independence Day is a cause for remembrance and celebration. Unfortunately, celebratory fireworks can literally frighten birds to death.Â
Town To spend $120K on New Parking App
The Fort Myers Beach town council has authorized town manager Roger Hernstadt to spend $120,000 on a new parking app that some on the council believe will help alleviate the heavy traffic issues on the island.
Pop-Up People Announce July Schedule
The Marine Resources Task Force committee will have its pop-up tent in Times Square and at Newton Park during the month of July. Committee members discus the many environmental issues that impact our area with residents and visitors. Here's their July schedule...
Mound House Launches New Lecture Series
The Mound House is launching a new Summer Lecture Series while expanding its summer museum hours. The series is the second Tuesday of each month from July through September.