County Relief For Tornado Victims
Lee County Tax Collector Noelle Branning says her office has successfully worked with the state to secure an executive order that will temporarily waive document replacement fees for residents of the mobile home parks impacted by the January 16th tornado.
Fort Myers Beach Island Renaissance Continues
(By Town Councilman Jim Atterholt) It has been a year since I first wrote about the Island Renaissance that is currently transforming Fort Myers Beach, and I thought an update might be helpful.
What Happened to The Estero Boulevard Lights?
On Tuesday The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to award a $2 million contract for street lighting and landscaping on the recently widened section of Alico Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Airport Haul Road. What about Estero Boulevard?
Titanic Explorer To Speak at SCCF Event
Underwater explorer Robert Ballard will be the speaker at SCCF's 4th Annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture on Friday, Feb. 4, at 5:30pm. Ballard is a veteran of more than 125 expeditions, many in search of lost ships and ancient artifacts
Where Will The MRTF’s Be?
By now you've seen the Marine Resources Task Force pop-up tent around the community educating residents and visitors about the environment. It's an all-volunteer effort in which the committee can always use more volunteers. Here's where the group will be in February
Sanibel Chamber Lures in Big Water Guests
Members of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce will hear an update on water quality policy from Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg and Chauncey Goss, board chair of the South Florida Water Management District next month.
These Pets Need A Home
Here’s an update from our friends at Find A Home Give A Home which is an all volunteer not for profit cat and dog rescue organization on Fort Myers Beach.
The 2022 Putt & Pub Was a Smashing Success
240 golfers converged on Fort Myers Beach last Saturday for the 11th Annual Fort Myers Beach Putt & Pub, hosted by the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club. Non-profit organizations paired with local restaurants to create the fun community golf course.
3rd Street Residents Want Answers
An e-mail has been sent to Fort Myers Beach Town Manager Roger Hernstadt and the Town Council that included several pictures like this one. They were taken Sunday after the thunderstorms swept through and their street was completely under water.
Big, Big Show Saturday
Our 9AM guest this Saturday morning will be Kevin Cothron who's home was destroyed in of the tornado's that touched down in the Iona area. Kevin's son Tristan has set up a GoFundMe to try to help his Dad rebuild. We'll hear Kevin's story Saturday.
The New BTR Hats Are Here
Our new baby blue Beach Talk Radio hats have arrived. And, we know how super cool you will look keeping that hot winter sun out of your eyes. Until this batch is sold out, anyone who sends us $20.00 via Venmo (@Edward-Ryan-14) or PayPal, will not have to pay for shipping. Now that's a darn good deal.
Your Island Tour Guide: Jan Flemming
In case you missed it live Saturday morning, Kim went on a tour of some of the coolest places on Fort Myers Beach. Jan Flemming took Kim to The Mound House, Bay Oaks, The Beach School and The Historic Cottage. Thank you to Island Carts FMB for providing the Golf Cart for the tour. Watch the video HERE.