State: We Have Not Heard From The Town
Back in early February we reported that Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy wanted the town to make one final effort to save the fishing pier under the Matanzas Pass bridge. We contacted the State of Florida to find out if the bridge is staying or going.
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Who will be held accountable if the Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area goes away? We'll have that story Tuesday. If you know someone who wants to stay informed on all the important news on Fort Myers Beach make sure you tell them to CLICK HERE so they receive our free headlines.
Prepare For More Darkness
As the Fort Myers Beach town council tries to figure out how much new amber lights will cost, and how to pay for them on Estero Boulevard, the first day of turtle nesting season is only 37 days away, and that means lights out. Here's a map to show you exactly where.
Tuckaway Hoping to Add Craft Beer to Menu
Who wouldn't want to sit on the patio of The Tuckaway Cafe with an ice cold, freshly brewed craft beer. Tre Gillette, owner of the popular Tuckaway Cafe on Estero Boulevard, is going through the process that would allow his establishment to brew and sell craft beer.
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.