Bayside Park Project Crosses Finish Line First
The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of one of Fort Myers Beach's big three projects will be this coming Tuesday at 9:30AM. Sheena Brook will be the first to perform in the new Bayside Park stage.
LeeTran is Hiring
Lee County Transit (LeeTran) is hosting a career fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Friday at LeeTran HQ, located at 3401 Metro Parkway. Available positions include drivers, maintenance technicians and specialists and seasonal work.
Town Rolls Back Window Tint
Condo owners on Fort Myers Beach are breathing a sigh of relief today after the town council finally rolled back its strict window tint ordinance. New and replacement windows will now be required to have a 45% inside-to-outside transmission.
Big Government Pay Raises Approved
The Fort Myers Beach town council has approved big pay increases for several contract employees. You may find the reason given for the increases by town manager Roger Hernstadt quite surprising.
Programs Galore at Lovers Key in September
Lovers Key State Park will host weekly programs on park history and wildlife throughout the month of September. Here's the entire list of what's coming up next month.
Donalds Calls Trump Raid a Political Witch Hunt
U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds, who represents Florida's 19th district which includes Fort Myers Beach, has issued a statement regarding the raid by the FBI at the home of former President Donald Trump. Here's what Donalds had to say...
Bay Oaks Committee Lowers Higher Fees
After receiving backlash from beach residents over proposed higher fees at the community pool and recreational facility, the Bay Oaks Committee held a special meeting last week to discuss easing into the higher fees.
Talmage to Speak at Sanibel Chamber
John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, will be the guest speaker at the next business meeting of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, September 14, at Sundial Beach Resort.
Eckmann Joins LPA
Sabal Drive resident Doug Eckmann is the newest member of the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency. Eckmann fills the seat left vacant following the resignation of former LPA Chair Megan Heil.
Chamber After Hours at Beach Bar
The next Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is this Thursday at The Beach Bar which is located at 1668 I street on Fort Myers Beach. The networking event runs from 5:30PM to 7PM. It's free for Chamber members, $15 for non-members. REGISTER.
The Margaritaville Pedestrian Walkover is Up
The pedestrian walkover bridge that connects the Margaritaville resort over Estero Boulevard was installed at approximately 1:30AM Friday morning. Beach Talk Radio was there to broadcast the event live. You can watch the bridge being lifted and put in place HERE.