The 2022 Fort Myers Beach Taste of The Beach is returning to the Shrimp Dock Parking Lot at Salty Sam's Marina this year. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, is set for May 1st.

Biologist Douglas Chadwick will speak about his philosophy and new book Four Fifths a Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All at his upcoming free lecture on Friday, March 1, for the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge.

Join us on Facebook and YouTube at 4PM this afternoon as Kim interviews Everglades Foundation Policy Director Gil Smart. There's been a lot happening in Tallahassee regarding Lake Okeechobee, Big Sugar and the Senate trying to sneak changes into the budget about our water. You'll get all the details on what's going on this afternoon.

Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Rexann Hosafros made that suggestion earlier this month at a town council meeting. Council members were having a discussion about the bicycle fatality on Estero Boulevard that was caused by an alleged drunk driver.

The National Shell Museum on Sanibel has launched a new mangrove exhibit within its Beyond Shells Living Gallery of aquariums. The exhibit is designed to educate visitors about mangrove conservation and water quality.

Will there ever be lights on Estero Boulevard? How much will they cost? Dan Allers and Steve Johnson join us at 9:30 to discuss. At 9AM Roxana Rascoe joins us to talk about the Woman's Club St. Patrick's Day event. We go LIVE at 9AM from Pete's Time Out.

In 2019, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge launched Project Refuge, a fashion show using trash as part of its celebration of the 75th anniversary and in support of the Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. This year, on March 31, it brings back the runway competition and luncheon for DDWS’ 40th anniversary.

Snug Harbor will host a Mardi Gras celebration on March 1st to benefit The Fort Myers Beach Friends of The Arts. In addition to Cajun food specials, there will be 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. The party runs from Noon to 6PM.

To further its mission to reach and connect with underserved urban communities, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is taking its 33rd annual “Ding” Darling Day celebration to Lakes Park in Fort Myers on Sunday, April 24.

The Friends of the Library is holding its next big book sale tomorrow and Sunday from 9-2 at the Fort Myers Beach library. Grocery bags will be provided or you can bring your own.

On Tuesday the Lee County Board of Commissioners sent a clear message to the Fort Myers Beach Town Council: If you want to upgrade the lighting on Estero Boulevard you need to pay for it.

On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for $25 million in federal funds to assist with construction of the Big Carlos Pass Bridge.