It’s Time To Get Festive
You're not going to see this up north during the month of December. The 33rd Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade is set for Saturday, December 4th, beginning at 6PM. Here's the route...
Thousands Raised For Captains
A Sunday night Captains For Clean Water fundraiser at the Fort Myers Brewery raised approximately $7,000 for the organization. The event featured our interview with Captain's Co-Founder Dan Andrews and the owners of the Brewery who are planning a massive expansion project on their property by the airport.
Beware of Toll Work
The Lee County DOT will be performing maintenance on the tolling equipment at the Sanibel toll facility on Monday and Tuesday next week. Work starts at 7:30 am and be completed by midnight on November 2. There will be intermittent lane closures in the work areas.
You’re Getting A New Fire House – Here’s When
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department has released a timeline for the construction of the new state-of-the-art facility it's constructing on the property it purchased on Estero Boulevard. Here's the timeline for construction...
Gift Cards To Be Distributed Next Month
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation will once again distribute Wal-Mart and Publix $50.00 gift cards to members of the island workforce.
Homeowner Responds to Walkover Criticism
Last week we reported about how the Fort Myers Beach Town Council's legal battle with homeowners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer could wind up costing taxpayers millions of dollars more for beach renourishment. Kroemer is now responding to criticism he received from a local resident who's called them out regarding the CWA
Commissioner Brian Hamman Wants Your Input
A very important vote is coming before the Board of County Commissioners and County Representative Brian Hamman is looking for input from the community.
Important Water Meeting is Today
On Tuesday the U.S. Army Corps is holding a public meeting to discuss the optimization modeling of the new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual. They are going to explain how they modified the plan that was chosen to manage the lake for the next decade.
You May Be Getting These Security Cameras
But probably not in Times Square, according to Flock Safety's VP of Marketing Josh Thomas, who we interviewed on a special episode of Beach Talk Radio Thursday night. Thomas explained why and how these camera's are primarily used to read license plates and help the authorities solve crime.
Captain Dan on BTR
In case you missed our interview with Dan Andrews from Captains For Clean Water on our special episode of Beach Talk Radio Sunday, you can watch it HERE or listen to it HERE. Dan covered everything from LOSAM, to the politics of water to how Captains is funded.
Fright Night a Smashing Success
This past Friday The Bay Oaks Recreational Campus held its annual Halloween event for the Fort Myers Beach Community. In addition to the candy, there was a haunted trail, a costume contest, bounce houses, food trucks and prizes.
Happy “Catch-iversary”
Now in its fifth year, and with more than 20,000 approved catches, FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory - Saltwater Angler Recognition program is designed to enhance the fishing experience for Florida anglers. Here's how...