Marco Launches Cool New Mobile App
The City of Marco Island has launched My Marco, a new mobile citizen engagement app which gives residents direct access to their government services. The new app. puts City Hall in the palm of their hands.
Ding’ Announces Art in the Wild
In celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week, “Ding” Darling’s 145th birthday, and the 40th anniversary of the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge, “Ding” Darling on Sanibel Island will be hosting its first Art in the Wild at the refuge on Saturday, Oct. 29th.
Everything You Need to Know About Turtles
(By Kim Ryan) On Tuesday evening SCCF Coastal Wildlife Director and Sea Turtle Program Coordinator Kelly Sloan presented “The Sea Turtles of Southwest Florida” at The Mound House as part of The Mound House lecture series.
Another Unique Exhibit At The Shell Museum
Beginning on June 25th, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum will offer a new exhibition titled Adorned by the Sea: Shells in Fashion.
Check Out The Sanibel Hurricane Seminar
Are you prepared for hurricane season? The Sanibel police department recently hosted a 65-minute seminar for the citizens of Sanibel to remind them how to be ready. The seminar was recorded and can be viewed HERE.
Housing Market Still on Fire in Southwest Florida
Despite what appears to be a cooling down of the housing market across the country, a new report shows Southwest Florida is still on fire. Realtor Jesse Butler released new local housing data on Monday that detailed how the local market performed over the past 7 days.
Mayor Does Not Secure Petition Signatures To Run
Despite being a resident of Fort Myers Beach longer than any other candidate, and having been on the town council for multiple stints since incorporation, Mayor Ray Murphy was unable to produce 49 voter signatures to run for council. He will now have to pay a $504 fee in order to qualify to run.
State Moves To Dismiss Dune Walkover Lawsuit
The state of Florida has filed a motion for Summary Judgment in the Fort Myers Beach dune walkover case. A motion for summary judgement is not an unusual move in court cases. If the judge agrees with the state, this conflict could end soon.
Donalds Blames High Gas Prices on Biden
Florida gas prices averaged $4.89 per gallon on Sunday. The state average set another record high after increasing 17 cents per gallon during the past week. Florida gas prices are now 65% more expensive than a year ago.
Another Drunk Driving Accident on Fort Myers Beach
A 47-year old man from Chicago was arrested Sunday night following a drunk-driving crash he was involved in just before midnight. The accident occurred at the corner of Estero Blvd & Eucalyptus Court.
7 Promoted By Fire Department
This past Saturday 7 members of the Fort Myers beach Fire Department were promoted in a ceremony hosted by Fire Chief Ron Martin and the Fort Myers Beach Fire District. If you missed the ceremony, you can watch it HERE.
Turtle Presentation at Mound House Tuesday
Kelly Sloan is the coordinator of the SCCF Sea Turtle Program, a position she has held since December 2013. She'll be giving a lecture on the sea turtles of southwest Florida and the role SCCF plays in their conservation.