Fire Department Cancels 9/11 Event
The Fort Myers Fire Department has canceled its September 11th commemoration event due to rising COVID cases. The beach wreath-laying event was scheduled for September 10th at Station 33 on Lenell Road.
Another Great Intern Opportunity
Kimi Birrer has joined the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel, thanks to funding from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge. She fills the role of educator and bilingual interpreter for the refuge’s Wildlife on Wheels mobile classroom.
In Case You Missed Episode #179
On the show this past Saturday, UK resident Anika Kurk tells us why she's moving to Fort Myers Beach, and Eddie Rood gives us an update on the fight he's having with the town over a walkover in his backyard. Plus, Ed and Kim discuss LOSAM and the resignation of the FMB Fire Chief. FACEBOOK YOUTUBE SPOTIFY IHEART
Court Appearance for Shooter Pushed Back
Jatavion Craig, who’s accused of the Memorial Day shooting on Fort Myers Beach, was scheduled to appear in court Thursday. That appearance has been pushed back to Monday and he remains in the Lee County jail.
Confirmed COVID Case Closes Sanibel Rec Center
On Thursday the City of Sanibel was advised that a Rec Center staff member, who was on duty Wednesday afternoon, has tested positive for COVID. As a result the Rec Center will be closed today while the facility is disinfected. The city is contact tracing anyone who was in the facility Wednesday.
Diseased Turtles Becoming an Issue
On Thursday the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued executive order #21-19 that states the take or transport of all freshwater softshell turtle species or yellow-bellied sliders is prohibited until the order is repealed.
COVID-19 Testing Site is Back
All of us remember how busy CenturyLink stadium was last year during the first wave of COVID-19. That site is opening again now that cases are surging again.
The Beach And Beer is This Thursday
Friends of Lovers Key is hosting Beach N’ Brews on the beach at Lovers Key State Park on Thursday from 5pm to 9pm. The event will include craft beer from local breweries, live music, a silent auction and food trucks. Admission is $50
This One’s For The Birds
SCCF is looking for volunteers to count the birds. Global shorebird counts have been done as part of World Shorebirds Day since 2014. It helps spread the word about shorebird conservation. September 6th is World Shorebird Day.
Sanibel Bans Loud Leaf Blowers. Is FMB Next?
Earlier this week the Sanibel City Council unanimously passed a modification to its noise ordinance that will ban the use of gas powered leaf blowers on Sanibel after December 31, 2022. There was a lot of community support for the ban from local residents.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Fort Myers
First responders and public officials are holding a special 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday, September 11th at 8:30 a.m. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary on the terrorist attacks on our country.
The Pop-Up Will Be Popping Up Next Month
The Marine Resources Task Force's educational pop-up booth will be all over the beach in September. Volunteers share information about the environment, wildlife conservation, plant life, invasive species, ecology, and water quality.