May 24th is National Yucatán Shrimp Day and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is celebrating with giveaways and a 7-K race on Sanibel 

Join Beach Talk Radio and Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue for another pet adoption day on Saturday at Margaritaville from 11AM to 2PM. You'll be able to see pets, cuddle with them, and adopt them so they have a forever home.

Lee County Parks & Recreation is transitioning its paid parking locations to a system that allows residents and visitors to pay by text, mobile app, through a website or at a kiosk. The change includes several locations on Fort Myers Beach.

It’s an issue Fort Myers Beach Town Councilman John King wants the full Town Council to look into. King says, annexing San Carlos Island would give those residents greater say in local government. We spoke to several San Carlos island residents to get their reaction.

To commemorate Earth Day 2025 The Pink Shell Resort is hosting a beach cleanup at 7AM today. Volunteers can show up at the resort and let the parking attendants know you are there for the cleanup. 

They’ve been open for months but never had a chance to host an official ribbon cutting due to the busy tourist season. The management team of Smokin’ Oyster Brewery is inviting the community to their official ribbon cutting on May 16th.

Another business has opened in Santini Plaza on the South end of Fort Myers Beach. Gavin’s Ace Hardware officially opened Monday. Gavin’s Ace is new to Santini Plaza. This is their third location in Southwest, Florida. 

Annie Meehan’s Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on Fort Myers Beach was a smashing success. Over 400 people attended the service at Newton Park.

Easter Sunday was a very special day at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Over 200 people turned out for Easter service in the newly rebuilt sanctuary. Reverend Tom Frey delivered a message of hope and salvation and the choir offered some amazing music.

Tunaskin’s Mid-May Mayhen Beach Fishing Tournament will be held May 17th on Fort Myers Beach. Teams of two will fish from the beach and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. Adult team registration is $75 and Jr team registration (5-15) is $50.

We're hosting a special Friday morning breakfast show at The Island's Pancake House, May 2nd at 9AM. Our guest will be Anita Cereceda. Come out and see the show live and enjoy a fabulous breakfast. 

Today is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day and the United States Coast Guard Auxillary is reminding kayakers and paddle boarders about essential safety gear they should bring along while out on the water.