Self-appointed Fort Myers Beach water activist John Heim was arrested for Battery on November 25th by Lee County Sheriff's Deputies. The 51-year old, who's occupation is listed as ice cream salesman, is accused of returning to a residence on Emily Lane drunk, yelling at the victim for not cooking his dinner, and striking her.

Jacinta and Jason are closing for the day to have a big party for their employees on Monday December 6th. They will re-open Tuesday, December 7th at 11AM. Mango's is also looking to hire a line cook. Call 239-233-8261 if you're interested.

A special reception is being held for retired Sanibel Town Manager Judy Zimomra Saturday, December 4th from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel. Zimomra retired from her position after 20 years on the job. The event is being organized by Friends of Judie, made up of Sanibel businesses and non-profits.

The national Audubon's 122nd Christmas Bird Count is December 14th through January 5th. The local San-Cap Audubon will conduct its count on Saturday, December 18th. The results of the local count will be forwarded to the National Audubon Society for inclusion in the their count.

Urban Ranger Janet Sokoloski is the newest member of the 'Ding' Darling National Refuge staff. Sokoloski joins 'Ding' as part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Urban Outreach initiative. Sokolowski is a veteran of the war in the Middle East where she taught marksmanship to allies in Afghanistan.

Locals on Fort Myers Beach will once again see, and hear, holiday cheer being spread by bicycle. The annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Bike Caroling parade will be held this Saturday beginning at 6PM. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.

The Fort Myers Beach Library is hosting local historian and storyteller Russ Carter for "The History of Fort Myers Beach." Carter will share many interesting facts and details and highlight the culture and the people of Fort Myers Beach. The lesson begins at 1:30 on Monday, December 6th.

(By Fire Chief Ron Martin) December has two of our most celebrated days, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. These days are filled with workplace celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. Sadly for some in our community, these joyous events end in a tragedy due to impaired driving.

The December Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon will be at Charley's Boathouse on December 9th at 11:30AM. Debbie LoVerde, the Community Education Coordinator for the Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center.

The 2nd annual Blue Ribbon Events holiday art & craft show called Mistletoe Market will be held at the Bay Oaks Recreation center on Oak Street this weekend. This is the first of 5 events from Blue Ribbon.

The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is having its annual Art Divine Artwork sale and celebration December 15th from 4-6 PM. The event is free. Here are all the details...

Thieves apparently tried to pull a fast one on the staff at Diamonhead resort last week. Many of you noticed a swarm of Lee County Sheriff's Deputies near Hoosier's on November 23rd that snarled traffic and had the coconut telegraph abuzz about what might be going on.