Committee Wants to Raise Rates By 25%

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Back in June at the Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee meeting town staff suggested raising the rates in the mooring field by 32%. Committee members said that hike was too high.

Here’s Your Fresh Coat of Paint

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The bus stop area between Andre Mar Drive and Connecticut on Estero Boulevard is now a testing location for Lee County to see how these red and green painted areas will help bicyclists and vehicles co-exist safely together.

Ron Saves us All Some Money

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On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced SunPass Savings, a new toll discount program for customers who use Florida’s Turnpike System and toll facilities owned by FDOT.

Bay Oaks Fright Night Set

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Friday night, October 21st will be the night of biggest Halloween Party on Fort Myers Beach. It's a fun time for the entire family at the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus.

Garza Wins Race For Judge

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With 64% of the vote Lindsay Scott Garza defeated incumbent Archie Hayward for Lee County Judge. Garza, the daughter of former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott, defeated the 14-year incumbent with 76,671 votes to Hayward's 42,179. This election is non-partisan.

Donalds Also Wins Easily

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Incumbent U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds won his primary challenge Tuesday with nearly 84% of the vote. His Republican challenger Jim Huff could only pull in 16%. Donalds will face off against Democrat Cindy Banyai in November.

Greenwell Coasts to Victory

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Former Boston Red Sox star and Alva resident Mike Greenwell crushed former Lee County Commissioner John Albion and Chiropractor Joe Gambino in the Republican primary Tuesday.

Helping A Neighbor in Need

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Members of the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation have voted unanimously to donate $1,000 to Put It On Pete's Tab, the fundraising team for the hospitality workers of the Island Cow Restaurant on Sanibel.

New Sign Falls, Gets Hauled Off For Repairs

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Two weeks after the new sign, with the new Fort Myers Beach logo, was installed at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge, it's gone. The sign fell Saturday and had to be hauled off for repairs.

Kroemer, Rood Respond to Summary Judgement Motion

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The battle over who owns the land designated as a Critical Wildlife Area on Fort Myers Beach continues between south end property owners Kurt Kroemer and Eddie Rood and the State of Florida Board of Trustees. Here's the latest...

World’s Largest Beach Cleanup Set

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Registration is now open for the Keep Lee County Beautiful International Coastal Cleanup. The ICC is the largest cleanup in Lee County and is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th at several locations. 

The Johnson’s Were Our Guests Saturday

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Fresh out of Facebook jail Ed and Kim hosted Steve and Cindy Johnson on episode #232 of Beach Talk Radio. The Johnson's touched on a plethora of topics, including: turtles, lighting, Bayside Park, the election and much more. They also played "How Much Do You Know About Your Spouse?" VIDEO or PODCAST