Book Sale Nets Over $3,000

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According to our friend Jan Fleming, the Friends of The Library book sale the past weekend was a smashing hit. The total raised from the sale of books, CD's and DVD's was $3,071.

Showing Support For Ukraine

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The Nauti Parrot on Fort Myers Beach has decided to stop selling any products that have Russian ties after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine last week. We spoke to owner Tyler Geib and asked him why he decided to pull the products off his shelves.

It’s Mating Season. Here’s How You Can Help.

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It’s just about peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. We can all help biologists with FWC gather valuable information about these ancient creatures by reporting sightings on this online survey. Here's how to spot them mating.

CROW Saves Two Turtles

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Last week, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife admitted two more sea turtles: a juvenile Green Sea Turtle found floating near Fort Myers Beach and an adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle who was the victim of a boat strike near Marco Island.

Town Quickly Fills Sink Hole

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On Sunday, The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department and LCSO responded to a report of a sink hole at 200 Estero Boulevard. There were no injuries, however, the road was closed for a period of time.

Big Shell Show is This Week

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The 85th annual Sanibel Shell Show begins Thursday and runs through Saturday. The hours of the show are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM March 3rd and 4th and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM March 5th.

What Is It Like To Be a Bird?

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Birding guide author David Allen Sibley answers that question in his latest book What It's Like to Be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing—What Birds Are Doing, and Why. Sibley will host a lecture on Sanibel March 11th.

Kowitch to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting

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The next Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis membership meeting at Bonita Bills is this Friday at 7:30 a.m. Friends of Lovers Key Education Coordinator Louise Kowitch is the guest speaker.

Buffett Tribute Band A Big Hit on The Beach

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The Community Foundation was hoping to sell 300 tickets to their Carribean Chillers concert last night. Over 500 were sold. It was standing room only. The weather was perfect for the Jimmy Buffett tribute band that played for two hours at Fish-Tale Marina.

Two Shows Saturday

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In addition to our Saturday 9AM show, we'll be broadcasting live from Shuckers at 11AM for the PTO Cornhole tournament fundraiser. Teams of two can still register HERE. We hope to see you in the sand.

Times Square Merchants Want Answers

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A major project to revitalize the Times Square area is set to begin some time later this year and business owners in that area want answers about the project. The merchants met with Town Manager Roger Hernstadt this week. Here's what happened.

New Shrimp Focused Restaurant Coming to FMB

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After purchasing the Edelweiss Burger location on Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, TJ Holzapfel, and his wife Lisa, will soon be opening a new restaurant called The Rude Shrimp Co. The building is getting a makeover, and, as they await permits, they are hoping for a Shrimp Festival weekend opening.