Starting Point – Higher Taxes
When the Fort Myers Beach town staff begins its budget process it will do so with the possibility the millage rate could be increased from .95 per $1,000 of assessed property value to .99. The final number could come down, but it cannot go higher than the .99.
Saving Lives. It’s What They Do
On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department recognized five of its members with what's called a Pre-Hospital Save Award. In March the FMBFD team responded to a call of 65-year-old male having a heart attack with active heart muscle death occurring. The sprung into action.
TPI Donated Lot To Generate Up To $250K Per Year For Town
Between $225,000 and $250,000 per year will be added to the Fort Myers Beach budget thanks to a parking lot TPI built and donated to the town, next to the old canal street beach access adjacent to the future home of Margaritaville on the beach side.
Maybe There is a Lighting Solution
Fort Myers Beach town councilman Dan Allers is getting a lot accomplished on the issue of lighting Estero boulevard. He's been working directly with Lee County officials to try to come up with a solution both government entities can live with.
Foreclosure Lawsuits To Be Filed This Week
The town attorney notified the Fort Myers Beach town council that lawsuits to begin foreclosure proceedings against several property owners on the beach will be filed this week. Those property owners will be served with their lawsuits next week.
Fire Department To The Rescue
Whether its people from fires, cats from trees, or ... ducklings from the drain, your Fort Myers Beach Fire Department is at your service. On Monday the fire department was called to a scene that could have ended ugly (sorry about that) for 8 ducklings.
McKeown Named Citizen of Distinction
Pat McKeown has been honored by the town as the 2022 Fort Myers Beach Citizen of Distinction for his book Crown Jewel of Fort Myers Beach The Mound House. The annual award recognizes a citizen who has made an exceptional contribution to the Fort Myers Beach community.
State Insurance Donates Another $500
We love to spotlight the great community work our sponsors are doing. In May, State Insurance USA donated $500 to 4KIDS SW Florida. Rick Jacobs is their Executive Director. He's accepting the check here from State CEO Blake Chapman.
The Rolling Back of The 15% Tint Continues
The town of Fort Myers Beach is getting ready to do a complete turnaround on the requirement of 15% window tint for buildings facing the water on Fort Myers Beach. And now that also includes new construction. Here's why...
John King Returns to Beach Talk Radio
In case you missed our interview with Fort Myers Beach town council candidate John King on episode #221 you can watch it on YouTube HERE. King discusses everything from the town manager to who should be Mayor in November to lighting Estero Boulevard.
DeSantis Vetoes $1 Million Times Square Grant
You may have seen Florida Governor Ron DeSantis touting a record $109 Billion budget on Thursday. What you most likely did not see was his $3 Billion in line-item vetoes, which included a $1 million grant to help pay for the Times Square renovation on Fort Myers Beach.
FDOT Answers Your Matanzas Pass Bridge Questions
During a public meeting back in January, the Florida Department of Transportation presented its plan to redesign the Matanzas Pass Bridge, and the foot-of-the-bridge on the beach side. That presentation left residents with many questions. Last night FDOT answered all of those questions.