Fort Myers Beach Closing in on 40 Nests
Turtle Time reports that as of the end of this week, there are now 38 nests on Fort Myers Beach. There were also 45 false crawls. Here's how that stacks up against Sanibel, Captiva and Bonita.
Where’s That $1.4 Million?
It's been nearly four months since the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to turn over $1.4 million to the town of Fort Myers Beach to help pay for new lights on Estero Boulevard. As of today the Boulevard remains as dark as it ever was and the town doesn't have those funds. Here's why...
Candidate John King is Back Tomorrow
Fort Myers Beach Town Council candidate John King returns to the show for another round of questions Saturday morning at 9:30AM. You can also submit your questions in our live chat room during the show. Also joining us will be Jeff & Kristen Stanko, the owners of Royal Scoop. We go live at 9AM from Pete's Time Out.
Walkover Mediation Canceled
A lot of people on Fort Myers Beach are anxiously awaiting the results of a court fight between the State of Florida and Estero Boulevard homeowners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer. They will now have to wait even longer.
Happy Birthday Mango Rita’s
It was three years ago today that Jason and Jacinta Ingream opened Mango Rita's in Times Square on Fort Myers Beach in what had been an empty restaurant location for quite some time. Three years later they are one of the many popular restaurants in the downtown area.
FWC Nabs Unlicensed Jet Ski Renter
Last month at Lovers Key State Park an FWC Wildlife Officer on patrol wrote several violations to a man renting Jet Skis out of the back of his truck at Lovers Key. Here are all the details about the case and the misdemeanor charges the man is facing.
$30,000 Raised For Local Family
On Saturday, May 28th, The Shamrock on Fort Myers Beach hosted a benefit for the Chartier family who lost their 6-year old daughter Sophia to cancer. $15,000 was raised for the family, which was matched by the owners of the Shamrock for a total of $30,000.
A License Free Fishing Weekend
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced a license-free weekend for saltwater June 11-12.
Celebrate Pride Weekend on Captiva
It's 72 hours of sun, fun, live music and a big pride pool party at Tween Waters Island Resort $ Spa this weekend. The event will include DJs, drag queens, pride cocktails a bottomless drag brunch, bottomless mimosas and exclusive pride merchandise. More details HERE.
Island Pancake House Hosting Chamber Luncheon
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce June membership luncheon is at The Island Pancake House Thursday, June 9th from 11:30 to 1:00. The cost is $25 for members, $35 for non members. The speaker is Community Cooperative Community Development Manager Tami Holiday. REGISTER
There Are Now 89 Sea Turtle Violations
Nearly four weeks into sea turtle nesting season, 89 homes, businesses and condo buildings on Fort Myers Beach have been issued warnings for violating the town's sea turtle ordinance. This picture of the Creciente condo building, with a brutally bright spotlight, was taken last night.
Condo Inspection Rules Just Got Stricter
On Thursday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 4B which includes measures aimed at keeping condo buildings safer. One year ago, in Surfside, Florida, a 12-story beachfront condominium collapsed killing 98 people.