The Critical Wildlife Area the town of Fort Myers Beach is entangled in is now causing issues for the town's shoreline protection project. And, it could add millions of dollars to the bill. A bill taxpayers would have to pay if its determined by the courts that the homeowners own the property the CWA sits on. We'll have all the details Friday.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach town council approved a resolution recommending Lee County install amber lighting along Estero Boulevard and authorized the Mayor to coordinate that implementation. Here's what the county had to say about that resolution.

Town Manager Roger Hernstadt is hopeful that several security cameras will be installed around town in time for this upcoming season. On Monday the Fort Myers Beach town council heard a presentation from Flock Safety representative Todd Troutman.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach town council gave staff the approval to move forward and work with Florida Power & Light to install amber lights on Crescent street, first street, second street, third street and 5th street.

There's a lot going on in November at Lovers Key State Park, including weekly programs on park history and wildlife, Yoga, photography classes and so much more. Here is what the park has ready for you to enjoy throughout the month of November.

Well, actually it's a new bathroom. The old one that had been at the beach access on Palm Avenue from 2009 to 2017 was removed when Hurricane Irma approached. It was in too much disrepair to bring back.

From Saturday, October 16th, Carol Mathai and Inna Malostouker brought some great photographs and told us about their upcoming photography classes at Lovers Key. MRTF member Mary Rose Spalletta covers everything from turtles to Boulevard lighting to her turtle tattoo. Here's how you can watch or listen to the show.

As part of the multi-million dollar Bay Oaks rebuild, a new 30 by 30 fitness area will be built near the entrance to the facility. It's a brilliant idea from a company called National Fitness Campaign.

In case you missed Kim's very detailed discussion about water quality issues with Eve Samples from Friends of the Everglades, you can watch on Facebook or YouTube. You can also listen on Beach Talk Radio or the Beach Talk Radio News app by clicking on the player button when you download our app. It's also on Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

In 2018 State Insurance USA owner Blake Chapman created State Insurance Cares. The purpose was to donate to a different local nonprofit organization every month. Here Blake is presenting Megan Allers a $500 donation for the Friends of Lovers Key in their new Welcome & Discovery Center.  

The Beach Baptist Halloween Trunk or Treat is Sunday, October 31st from 6-9PM and will include free food, carnival games, bounce houses and a Disney movie marathon. Here's how you can help...

(By Kim Ryan) Sandspurs (Cenchrus spinifex), the scourge of the beach, is an annual plant that germinates from seed, grows, and produces prickly fruit (the burr). These devils are not only painful to an unsuspecting bare foot but they can wreak havoc on nesting shorebirds.