Learn More About Local Shells
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel has introduced a new daily exhibit tour to its lineup, and the spotlight will be on the local shells of Southwest Florida.
Mayor: Manager is Doing a Great Job
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council, as required by the town manager's contract, publicly reviewed Roger Hernstadt's job performance at their Monday meeting. Mayor Ray Murphy said of Hernstadt, I think you're doing a great job. Keep up the great work.
Window Tint Rollback Closer to Reality
But it will only be for replacement windows. New construction with lights that can be seen from the beach will still require windows that allow 15% inside to outside transmission. The council voted 3-2 to rollback the 15% to 45% for replacement projects.
There Are Now 70 Turtle Violation Investigations
The Fort Myers Beach town council wanted more enforcement of their sea turtle ordinance and that's exactly what they're getting. There are now 70 warnings that have been handed out for light violations and one to a jet ski operator.
Leonardo Arms Project Underway
While the residents of Leonardo Arms wait for a major Fort Myers Beach renourishment project to begin in the Summer of 2023, they've had to take matters into their own hands. The erosion behind building #2 (of 3) at Leonard Arms has gotten so bad, a portion of the parking lot collapsed back in March.
Drop Your Chemicals Off at Bay Oaks
The next chance for you to dispose of items such as paint, batteries, fertilizers and antifreeze will be this Thursday at Bay Oaks from 8AM to Noon. Don’t throw these harmful items in your trash. Here’s the list of all the items you can drop off on to do your part to protect the environment.
Florida Tourism is Booming
Florida welcomed 36 million total visitors between January and March 2022 according to VISIT FLORIDA estimates. That's a 14 percent increase from Q4 2021, and the third consecutive quarter that overall visitation has surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
FWC Wants Your Input on Shorebird Conservation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking input on draft species conservation measures and permitting guidelines for four species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan: American oystercatchers, snowy plovers, least terns and black skimmers.
Lovers Key State Park Announces June Schedule
Lovers Key State Park will present weekly programs on park history and wildlife throughout the month of June. From a program called Savvy Sea Turtles, to a lesson about the local alligators, Lovers Key has the nature lover covered next month. Here's the full schedule.
Team Blackwater Wins Tarpon Tournament
The 10th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament was held on May 13th with over $60,000 in cash prizes handed out to the anglers, including $27,000 to the first place team (pictured here) of Team Blackwater.
Congratulations Cindy Johnson
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has awarded Cindy Johnson the 2022 Mayor John Mulholland Stewardship Award. The award is an annual award which recognizes "individuals, businesses or organizations which promote awareness, education and preservation of our community’s natural resources."