Island Hopper A HUGE Success
After one year off due to COVID, The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returned this year with 78 songwriters performing over 10 days. The event culminated with Nashville Superstar Jimmy Allen performing at The Pink Shell on Fort Myers Beach Sunday night.
COVID Cases Continue To Decline
The number of COVID cases at Lee Health hospital facilities has dropped under 200 and elective surgeries are resuming according to Lee Health CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci.
‘Ding’ Darling Branded Beer to Launch
The rollout of the new “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge limited-edition Wild Daze Ale will be December 4th. The launch event starts at 4 p.m. at Fort Myers Brewing Co. in Fort Myers as part of DDWS’ 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Sanibel City Manager Search Down to Three
On September 15, the Sanibel City Council narrowed their search for a new City Manager to five candidates, from the 96 who applied for the position. Two of the five finalists have withdrawn, leaving the council three to choose from to replace retiring City Manager Judy Zimromra. Here are the three finalists...
In Case You Missed Episode #183
Fire Chief Ron Martin talks about taking over the job as Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief from Matt Love. Dan Spears from BMI is back to talk about the 2021 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. FACEBOOK YOUTUBE PODCAST IHEARTRADIO SPOTIFY
Public Safety Committee Rips Into Town Council
Why are we even here? That was the question Fort Myers Beach Public Safety Committee member Dawn Thomas asked. Thomas said she was frustrated and dumbfounded by the way the town council negated them and threw the committee to the side.
Byron, Booth Tackle The Water Issue
(By Kim Ryan) This week, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds held a Water Tele-Town Hall meeting with the newly appointed commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, Colonel James Booth. They gave an update on LOSAM and Donalds was hit with questions about taking money from Big Sugar.
The Big Tuckaway Cafe Birthday Party is Today
It was 10 years ago that Tre and Amy Gillette opened The Tuckaway Cafe at their original location (1740 Estero Blvd). Today they'll be celebrating their 10th anniversary from their current location (2301 Estero Blvd). And you're all invited.
Martin Confirmed New FMB Fire Chief
After a week of contract negotiations, Ron Martin was unanimously voted in this week as the new Fire Chief by the Fort Myers Beach Fire Commissioners. He replaces Matt Love who accepted a job in Minnesota.
Botty Replaces Schulberg at Calusa Waterkeeper
Calusa Waterkeeper has announced Trisha Botty as its new Executive Director. Botty replaces K.C. Schulberg who’s taking on another role within the Waterkeeper Alliance.
Foot of The Bridge Update
We asked Florida Department of Transportation representatives to come on Beach Talk Radio this weekend to discuss the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge project. Here’s what they told us.
Lee County Wants Your Input About COVID
Lee County has federal money to spend and wants your input on how to spend it. The County received $149 million under the American Rescue Plan Act to respond to adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.