More Turtle Woes For Beach Residents
A group of condo association residents are expected to attend the Fort Myers Beach Town Council meeting on Monday. They plan to voice their displeasure over modifications the council made to its Sea Turtle Conservation ordinance in mid-2021.
Cameras Are Coming to Fort Myers Beach
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will consider approving a contract with Flock Safety to install 6 license plate reader cameras on the island. Here's where they will most likely be installed.
Kim’s Friday Night Interview
On tonight's episode of Conversations With Kim, David Sibley is the guest. Sibley is the author of the new book What It’s Like to Be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing—What Birds Are Doing, and Why. He's also lecturing at Ding Darling March 11th. Watch Kim's interview on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE tonight at 5PM.
Wind Beneath Our Wings
(By Kim Ryan) Help support the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey on March 10-11 during the Wind Beneath Our Wings virtual fundraiser which includes a behind-the-scenes Raptor ER field trip, Raptor Happy Hour, a presentation by Dr. Paul Gray, and an online auction.
Award-Winning Photographer Coming to Museum
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum’s 2022 season lecture series continues on Tuesday, March 15th at 5:30pm at the Museum with award-winning photographer Linda Ianniello.
FWC Approves Sale of Largemouth Bass
At its March meeting FWC approved rules to allow for the production and sale of Florida largemouth bass as a food product.
What’s Next With The Estero Boulevard Lights?
That discussion will take place Monday at the next Fort Myers Beach town council meeting. It will most likely come up during council member items. It's not on the 93 page council agenda that was released yesterday.
Shrimp Festival Volunteers Still Needed
The 64th annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival is next weekend and the organizers are still looking for volunteers, especially for cleanup on Sunday. If you can lend a helping hand, CLICK HERE.
Rare Job Opening on Fort Myers Beach
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department has a part-time opening for a government accounting/payroll professional. If you're looking to earn a little extra income and work with a great team, here are the details...
Lawmakers Target Beach Smokers
Last week The Florida House overwhelmingly approved a proposal that would allow municipalities to ban cigarette smoking at beaches and parks.
Welcome To Our Newest Sponsor
We'd like to give a big shout out to Jessie Titus and Fort Myers Beach Realty for joining the family of Beach Talk Radio sponsors. Just about everyone on the beach knows Jesse and we are very excited she's decided to join our fun club. Get all of your real estate needs taken care of by someone you can trust. Call Jessie today at 239-463-4300.
Dignitaries, Residents Celebrate Dan Hughes
Several hundred people turned out to celebrate the life of former Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Hughes Saturday. Hughes died last July at the age of 91. He continued to serve the town on two committees just months before he passed away.