The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved $26,880 to pay Sarah Propst to develop a Workforce Housing policy and work on the town's Comprehensive Plan. With rising real estate values and escalating rents, the town council has made it a priority to come up with a plan to find affordable housing for local workers. 

It's been 7 weeks since the biggest names in Lee County grabbed a golden shovel and tossed a little sand around so the local media could snap a few photos. This week more progress. The land in front of The Lighthouse has been cleared and the Pierview Motel was demolished. Click HERE to see more pictures from the TPI Margaritaville Resort construction project.

Jatavion Craig will spend 18 months in prison after he plead guilty for firing a handgun on Fort Myers Beach. The Memorial Day incident led to a 3-day manhunt with Craig eventually being found and arrested in Alabama,

With season getting close to kicking off, parking spots become even more important on Fort Myers Beach. Many of you may have noticed a large portion of the town's parking area under the bridge has been congested with construction equipment.

A public hearing will be held Monday for Suzie Bahan's proposed Adult Video Arcade at 185 Old San Carlos. Bahan is also asking for approval to sell beer and wine.

You know we love our sponsors, and we love telling you about their specials. You benefit from a great deal. They benefit when you head to their location to spend some money. We benefit by showing them how our show and newsletter are working for them. Here's what they have waiting for you for the month of October.

On Friday October 22nd Bay Oaks is hosting its annual outdoor Family Fright Night for kids and the community. To help keep costs down, the team at Bay Oaks relies on donations from the public. Here's how we plan to help this Saturday -- and how we've made it easy for you to help as well.

Congressman Byron Donalds will host a Town Hall for local constituents on Tuesday at 6PM in the Lee County Commission building. Attendees will get a legislative update and be able to ask the Congressman questions.

After a canceled fireworks celebration last year due to COVID, it appears the Town of Fort Myers Beach is moving forward with a 2021 New Years Eve fireworks celebration. The town will be opening bids from potential fireworks vendors today at 2:15PM.

The first Friday Yoga Happy Hour is this week at Lovers Key State Park. This class will be led by an instructor from the Saba Movement Center and FMB Yoga Project. The class will be one hour and the playlist will be beach music, of course.

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce October Coffee Connection will be at Bennett Chiropractic & Wellness Center and Smiles With Care Dentistry on Thursday, October 7th from 8AM to 9:30AM. Breakfast is free and both Chamber members and prospective members are welcome. REGISTER