Lions Club Rewards Community
Last night, at St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church, the Fort Myers Beach Lions held their annual Community Awards Night. Donations were handed out to several local organizations and students. They were awarded scholarships to help with their education in the 2022-2023 year.
I Listened To a Clean Water Conversation This Week
(By Kim Ryan) Friends of the Everglades is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving America’s Everglades and its interconnected ecosystems. One of their priorities is clean water.
Special Show Tonight
We're giving you a little extra content tonight at 5PM. Our first guest will be Chief Conservation Officer at the Florida Wildlife Corridor, Jason Lauritsen. He'll be followed by Bonita Beach Councilman Jesse Purdon to discuss community policing. Watch on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE..
Lee County Board Candidate Joe Gambino on BTR
For the third consecutive week we'll be quizzing a candidate attempting to fill the district 5 seat of the late Frank Mann on the Lee County Board. Joe Gambino joins Beach Talk Radio at 9AM and we'll start him off with our speed round of questions. Gambino is one of four Republicans running in the August 23rd primary.
11 iPhones Stolen From Beach Walmart
According to Southwest Florida Crimestoppers these two people pictures entered the Walmart on San Carlos Blvd and went to the electronics department where the iPhone case was found unlocked.
Don’t Forget About Lake O
Even though it's not in the news every day, it's important to stay on top of what's going on with the new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a 45-day public comment period on the LOSAM Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Comments are due September 12th.
Sunset Celebration Ending Tonight
The Times Square Merchant and Event Association will be putting its weekend live entertainment on hold until further notice (or until someone takes over the group). High Tide will celebrate its final sunset in Times Square tonight from 6-10.
More Money Needed To Construct Arches
Steven Ray McDonald, President of The Restore Fort Myers Beach Arches group, says more money is needed to construct the arches after Lee County notified him that the cost of the project is much higher than originally expected.
Changes Coming to Foot-of-The-Bridge Project
That's what Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson Adam Rose tells Beach Talk Radio News. There are three major concerns with the current F.D.O.T. plan for the project.
Why You Must Visit Lovers Key in August.
Next month, Lovers Key State Park is offering weekly programs on park history, wildlife, and recreation. The programs are included in your park admission fee. Here are all the programs for the month of August.
What Your New School Principal Had to Say
Dr. Traci Kohler was a guest on our program last weekend. Kohler was recently hired as the new Principal at The Beach School. We asked her about her educational background, school choice, parental involvement, and what she has planned for the kids at the beach school. Check out our interview HERE.
Margaritaville Walkover Bridge Coming Next Month
A major piece of the Margaritaville resort project will be a 14-foot high bridge that connects the resort over Estero Boulevard. The bridge will be open to the public and include public restrooms.