FMB Did Not Ban Electric Bikes on Roads
Social Media has been buzzing since a local TV station erroneously reported that electric bikes and scooters were banned from roads and streets on Fort Myers Beach. Here are the facts.
The Headache of Removing Derelict Boats
What happens when a boat owner decides to abandon his vessel in the waters around Lee County and Fort Myers Beach? It's a long process that frustrates many.
Pier Concession Rent Runs $43,800 Per Year
On Tuesday the Lee County Board of Commissioners will approve a 5-year contract with Seaside Kayaking of Fort Myers to continue to operate the concession stand and gift shop on the pier near Times Square near Fort Myers Beach.
Swimming Championships Begin Today
The USA Open Water National Championships are taking place at Lynn Hall Park on Fort Myers Beach starting today. You may want to give yourself some extra time to find a parking spot if you have beach plans this weekend.
It’s Time to Start Thinking About The Turtles
(By Cindy Johnson) On April 15th, Turtle Time volunteers will begin surveying Fort Myers Beach for State and Federally Protected Sea Turtle nesting activity. Here's how you can help keep the turtles safe and give them the best chance to survive.
Doc’s Tarpin Tournament Sells Out
The 10th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament set for Friday May 13th is sold out. If you were thinking about signing up to compete, e-mail April Boehnen at aprilb@dingdarlingsociety.org to get your name on the waiting list. The fee for a team of four is $1,000.
They Are Open For Business
The permits are in, the staff has been hired, the new paint job has been applied and the doors are now open. The newest restaurant on Fort Myers Beach is called The Rude Shrimp Company and it's ready to serve you.
Goodbye Forever Big Red Barrels
Elected officials, Lee County and Fort Myers Beach staff and local residents filled the parking lot of Charley's Restaurant on Estero Boulevard Wednesday. It was a very festive occasion...the ribbon cutting to mark the end of the Estero Boulevard road project.
Torgerson To Speak at Kiwanis Meeting
TPI's Tom Torgerson will be the guest speaker at the April 8th Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis Club meeting. TPI is the developer building the new Margaritaville resort at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge. The Kiwanis Club holds its meetings at 7:30 AM at Bonita Bills.
Free Fishing This Weekend
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is inviting Florida residents and visitors to go freshwater fishing during two license-free days this weekend, April 2-3. The fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers.
Town Public Works Director Resigns
Chelsea O'Riley, who's worked for the town of Fort Myers Beach since 2009, has taken a job as District Manager in Gateway. Her final day on the job on the beach will be May 4th.