Allers Tries to Help Hospitality Workers
It's no secret that parking is one of the biggest challenges on Fort Myers Beach. And, with the town raising parking fees, it's going to be even more challenging for hotel and restaurant employees. Councilman Dan Allers tried to address that problem Monday but it fell on deaf ears.
Girls of Motown Go Live Tonight
Have a great time enjoying our great weather while supporting a super local organization as well. The Girls of Motown is the next concert from the FMB Friends of The Arts 'Rockin The Bay' Winter Concert Series, tonight at Salty Sams.
Put & Pub Down to 7 Open Spots
You don't want to be locked out of one of the coolest events on the beach because you procrastinated. The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club's 11th Annual Putt & Pub Crawl is tomorrow at 10 am. There is only room for 7 more teams.
Kiwanis Accepting Scholarship Applications
Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis is now taking applications for the 2022/2023 academic year. Kiwanis has been awarding scholarships to local students for over 30 years.
LOSAM Meeting Just Announced for Wednesday
On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they will be holding a LOSAM meeting Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Corps will be instituting a plan that will direct how they manage Lake Okeechobee for the next decade. The new plan is supposed to kick in later this year.
DDWS Names New Associate Executive Director
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge has promoted Sierra Hoisington to Associate Executive Director of the nonprofit that supports the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Hoisington began working for DDWS in 2016.
Water Quality Exhibition This Month
RED, BLUE, GREEN: An Introduction to Water Quality in Southwest Florida is a new exhibition open January 15 – June 12, 2022 at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel.
Town to Ask County For $1 Million To Pay Employees
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will discuss a resolution that includes a request for $1 million from the Lee County Tourist Development Council for 7 full-time positions and 1 part-time position.
How The FMB Renaissance Will Play Out
Several years ago the town council borrowed $10 million to help fund three major projects to spruce up areas of the island that badly needed sprucing up; Bayside Park, Bay Oaks and Times Square. Here's where they all stand as we swing into 2022.
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
(By Kevin Hernandez) January marks the start of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The president has dedicated January as the month to raise awareness on
this issue since 2010.
Bay Oaks Has a New Recreation Manager
Christopher Bornfleth was introduced to the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board this week. The town has hired Bornfleth as the Bay Oaks Campus Recreation Manager.
Tickets Are Going Fast
Have a great time enjoying our great weather while supporting a super local organization as well. The Girls of Motown is the next concert from the FMB Friends of The Arts 'Rockin The Bay' Winter Concert Series, Thursday January 13th at Salty Sams.