Commissioner Wants To Buy You a Coffee

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Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass is hosting Coffee with a Commissioner Monday, September 29th at 9AM. The event will be held at the Old County Courthouse located at 2120 Main Street Fort Myers.

How to Get a 30% Discount on Rooms at Margaritaville

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Attention Beach Talk Radio regular monthly supporters. Whether you support us at $5 per month, or $100 per month, you are all now eligible for a very special exclusive Margaritaville room rate that the resort is offering ONLY to you.

Get Some Cool BTR Merch Delivered to Your Home

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From t-shirts to hoodies to hats, visors and more, another way to show your support for Beach Talk Radio is by sporting some of our popular merchandise. We ship anywhere in the United States and the same day you order. Check out all of our merch. HERE.

Council Cuts Into 26% Tax Increase

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During a 4-hour budget workshop session last night the Fort Myers Beach Town Council listened to a presentation from staff that would reduce the proposed 26% millage rate increase to zero. That included  a slew of cuts. Here's what they were...

Fire District Votes To Drop Millage Rate

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At the first of two budget public hearings Wednesday night, the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control district approved a tentative millage rate of $2.76 per $1,000 of assessed property value for the budget year that begins October 1st. That’s down from the current rate of $2.80.

Your New Town Hall is Open

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Exactly 18 days short of three years after Hurricane Ian destroyed the Fort Myers Beach government building, town employees have a new home. On Wednesday the ribbon was cut and tours were given at 6231 Estero Boulevard.

No Show Tomorrow

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Kim and I promised my nephews we'd come and watch their pee wee football game which happens to begin at 7:30AM on Saturday so we're taking tomorrow off. The Sunday show with the Mayor is on at Wahoo Willie's at 10AM. We hope to see you all there. 

Art Association Celebrating 75 Years

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The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is hosting “Celebration,” an exhibition commemorating FMBAA’s 75th Anniversary. The exhibition runs from October 27th through December 5th.

What is The State of Our Water?

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Calusa Waterkeeper has invited Michele Arquette-Palermo of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to be the guest speaker at their quarterly State of Our Water meeting Saturday, October 11th at 9:30AM at the Calusa Nature Center’s historic Iona House.

We Bless The Pets in 2 Weeks

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St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church is inviting the entire community to bring their  pets for a special Blessing of the Pets on Saturday, September 27, at 10:00 AM at 5601 Williams Drive on Fort Myers Beach. 

“Pawsitive Futures” Event Launched by Lee County

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Lee County Domestic Animal Services has announced a new community event dedicated to rescuing, fostering and volunteering called Pawsitive Futures. The event is at 10AM on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers.

When Can Recall Candidates Qualify?

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Nobody knows yet. As of close of business last night there was no official word from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections or the Town of Fort Myers Beach following a very awkward Town Council meeting Thursday.