Keep An Eye Out For The Big Ones
With water temperatures warming, manatees naturally disperse from their winter habitats, traveling to other areas of the state and beyond. FWC is asking residents and visitors to help keep manatees safe, especially while out on the water.
CROW Releases Three Sea Turtles
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation for Wildlife released two Green Sea Turtles and a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Tuesday morning on Captiva.
Dune Walkover Also Plays Into Renourishment Project
The 5-year old battle between the town council and Estero Boulevard homeowners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer has been a costly one to town taxpayers. And, the fight could wind up costing the town millions more to renourish the beach. Here's why...
Lee County To Deny FMB Renourishment Request
Back in January we reported that Fort Myers Beach submitted an $11 million request for Tourist Development Council funds that included 7 full-time, 1 part-time position, overtime pay and other items not typically paid for with TDC funding. The town was told their request is likely going to be rejected.
Tropical Shores Way Residents Win….For Now
On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted 3-2 not to pursue a grant that most likely would have been used to build an upland services building on a piece of property behind town hall.
FWC Has Registered 1 Million Boats
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that Florida continues to lead the nation and has passed the mark of 1 million registered recreational vessels across the state. Here are the top five counties...
It’s The FINAL Book Sale of The Season
The Friends of the Library's final giant book sale will take place on March 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library garage. Bring your own bag or the library will provide a grocery bag for you to fill up with books, DVDs, and CDs, all for $15.
Final Concert Set For Thursday
The Atlantic City Boys is the final concert of the #WeAreFMB Live 2022 season. The show, at Fish Tale Marina, begins at 7PM. Gates open at 6PM. Purchase your tickets HERE.
Thomas Not Running For Town Council
Fort Myers Beach Public Safety Committee chairperson Dawn Thomas announced on Beach Talk Radio this past Saturday that she has decided not to run for town council. She did not rule out running for council in the future but decided against running this November.
Nonprofits: There is Money Available For You
The United Way of Lee County and the Lee Board of County Commissioners have launched a new online portal that will allow nonprofit organizations to apply for funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Special BTR Show Today
Come out and see us today LIVE from the Farmers Market at Beach Baptist. We'll be broadcasting from 9AM to 10AM interviewing vendors and Linda Miller, who organizes the market. We'll also have plenty of our hats and shirts for sale. We hope you can stop by and see us.
Mound House Fundraiser is Tonight…With A New Twist
Artful Intersection 3.0 is a strolling supper and auction being organized by the Friends of the Mound House. The event is tonight at 7PM at The Mound House on Connecticut avenue. What's the twist? Beach Talk Radio will be live on the red carpet as the crowd arrives.