Committee Confusion
The Fort Myers Beach town council is gearing up to merge three of its volunteer citizen advisory boards at its next meeting June 6th. Members of one of those committees were perplexed to find out they were being dissolved, with one member saying the council was trying to get rid of them.
Fort Myers Beach Nearing 30 Nests
Four weeks into the turtle nesting season, Fort Myers Beach had a total of 26 nests as of Thursday afternoon. There were also 29 false crawls. Sanibel has already cracked the 100 mark.
Woodson Launches Campaign Facebook Page
Karen Woodson, who's running for one of the two open seats on the Fort Myers Beach town council this November, has launched her campaign Facebook page. Woodson's campaign theme is Right Time, Right Choice. Here's why she's running.
‘Ding’ Announces 2022-23 Artist In Residence
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel began its artist-in-residence program in 2019 as part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration. The refuge has announced Miami artist Jacqueline Roch for its 2022-2023 program.
Sanibel Beach Gets High Marks
US News & World Report says Sanibel is the #3 beach destination in the United States. The Outer Banks came in at #1, followed by Destin at #2. Maui followed Sanibel at #4 and Amelia Island rounded out the top 5.
Here’s The Fire Chief’s Letter
On Tuesday we told you about how Councilman Dan Allers has the support of Fire Chief Ron Martin in his effort to work with Lee County to install a flashing light at the intersection of Lenell Road and Estero Boulevard. Here's the chief's official letter of support.
Lee County Wants You Prepared For Hurricanes
Lee County Solid Waste is encouraging residents to use the Memorial Day weekend to prepare their properties for hurricane season. Here's a list of easy-to-do tips from the county to help you batten down your hatch.
Monica Launches Pod Protectors Website
If you've been in the water anywhere off Fort Myers Beach you know that one of the luxuries we have is the opportunity to see dolphins. They love Fort Myers Beach just as much as the residents and tourists do. What everyone may not know is what the proper dolphin etiquette is.
Water Exhibit Ends June 5th
If you haven't yet seen the Red, Blue, Green exhibit at the National Shell Museum on Sanibel you have until June 5th. The exhibit is a visual introduction to the water quality dynamics of our region.
DING Welcomes Education Intern
Diana Iglesias has joined the team at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, thanks to funding through the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge.
Yes, You Saw Seagulls Being Shot
After receiving this photo from one of our readers on the south end of Fort Myers Beach we reached out to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to see what was going on. Here's what they told us about why two of their officers killed 7 seagulls.
County Hosting Hurricane Workshop
Hurricane season begins in one week (June 1) and runs through November 30. Lee County is hosting a workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming season.