Episode #178 Was a Fabulous Show
Restoring the Florida Everglades CEO Eric Eikenberg schooled us on the Florida Everglades and Lee Tran Director Robert Codie detailed all the great services Lee Tran provides to the beach. Plus, did Ed make the right call at Chili's with that dude? FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE / SPOTIFY / SUPPORT THE SHOW
Are The Turtles Still Hatching?
While turtle nesting/hatching season continues, there are no new nests to report this week on Fort Myers Beach. We're still at 87 nests with 18 hatched nests according to Turtle Time.
What’s Going On With The Dune Walkover?
For years beachfront property owners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer have been battling the Fort Myers Beach town council over the construction of a dune walkover. While we haven't heard much about the fight with the town of late, Rood and Kroemer have been working another angle to get access to the Gulf of Mexico behind their homes.
Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Coming
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, and the mask mandate battle rages on once again, Governor Ron DeSantis has been touring the state with news of opening Monoclonal Antibody Treatment centers. When will one be coming to Lee County?
Memorial Day Shooter in Court Next Week
Jatavion Craig, who's accused of the Memorial Day shooting on Fort Myers Beach, is scheduled to appear in court Thursday, August 26th at 8:30AM. Craig is being represented by the Public Defender's office. He's still in the Lee County jail.
How To Protect Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are hatching all over the beaches here in Southwest Florida and FWC has shared a few tips to keep the little guys safe. Turtle season continues through the end of October.
Chief Love Could Be Working For This Cast of Characters
On the same day Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Matt Love was in Loveland, Colorado to meet residents of what could become his new work community, a town council member was served with a lawsuit brought by the Mayor of that very same council. Love is interviewing for the Loveland Fire Chief's position.
Nellie’s Will Be a Songwriter’s Fest Hot Spot
Nervous Nellie's has received approval to rent Bayside Park, cordon it off, and serve alcohol during the 2021 Island Hopper Songwriter's Fest. Nervous Nellie's is one of six locations on Fort Myers Beach artists will be performing.
Commissioners Approve Two Sanibel Causeway Contracts
Lee County Commissioners have awarded two contracts for ongoing improvements to the Sanibel Causeway. The $8.5 million project began July 12th with the removal of Australian Pines, an invasive exotic species.
Our Guests on Episode #178
Restoring the Florida Everglades is a huge piece of fixing Florida's water troubles. At 9AM Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg joins us to discuss protecting this unique environmental phenomenon. At 9:30 Lee Tran Director Robert Codie joins us to discuss the services the county provides to Fort Myers Beach.
It Was an Emotional Day For Sure
There were smiles all around Friday afternoon as shovels finally hit the sand and the hourglass flipped over beginning the countdown to the actual opening of TPI's Margaritaville resort. Our Facebook Live video from the event has now been viewed over 7,000 times.
How Big is Too Big?
The Fort Myers Beach town council wants to stop the construction of large homes being built on multiple pieces of property. Council members are concerned about the sizes of the homes, some refer to as McMansions.