Greenwell Hosting Kick-Off Party
Former Boston Red Sox star Mike Greenwell, who lives in Alva, is running for the Lee County Board seat now open after the passing of Commissioner Frank Mann. On July 14th from 5:30-7PM Greenwell is hosting a campaign kick-off celebration at 31 Produce in Alva. Greenwell will be on Beach Talk Radio two days later.
Kudos To The FMB Parade Organizers
(By John King) WOW! That's all I can think of to say about what a GREAT experience it was to walk in the Fort Myers Beach 4th of July Parade.
Keep it Down
How many times have you been driving peacefully - albeit very slowly - around the island only to be interrupted by some out-of-towner who thinks you want to enjoy the music he's blasting from his bass-blaring pick-up truck? As of today, that's against the law...
Beach Blast From The Past
A big thank you to Jenny Tardiff-Paradiso for sharing this picture with us that was taken around 1963. And yes that's Ted Williams in the middle. Here's why the picture was taken...
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