New Years Eve Fireworks Are On
After a canceled fireworks celebration last year due to COVID, it appears the Town of Fort Myers Beach is moving forward with a 2021 New Years Eve fireworks celebration. The town will be opening bids from potential fireworks vendors today at 2:15PM.
Are You Ready For Some Yoga?
The first Friday Yoga Happy Hour is this week at Lovers Key State Park. This class will be led by an instructor from the Saba Movement Center and FMB Yoga Project. The class will be one hour and the playlist will be beach music, of course.
October Coffee Connection Announced
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce October Coffee Connection will be at Bennett Chiropractic & Wellness Center and Smiles With Care Dentistry on Thursday, October 7th from 8AM to 9:30AM. Breakfast is free and both Chamber members and prospective members are welcome. REGISTER
Island Hopper A HUGE Success
After one year off due to COVID, The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returned this year with 78 songwriters performing over 10 days. The event culminated with Nashville Superstar Jimmy Allen performing at The Pink Shell on Fort Myers Beach Sunday night.
COVID Cases Continue To Decline
The number of COVID cases at Lee Health hospital facilities has dropped under 200 and elective surgeries are resuming according to Lee Health CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci.
‘Ding’ Darling Branded Beer to Launch
The rollout of the new “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge limited-edition Wild Daze Ale will be December 4th. The launch event starts at 4 p.m. at Fort Myers Brewing Co. in Fort Myers as part of DDWS’ 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Sanibel City Manager Search Down to Three
On September 15, the Sanibel City Council narrowed their search for a new City Manager to five candidates, from the 96 who applied for the position. Two of the five finalists have withdrawn, leaving the council three to choose from to replace retiring City Manager Judy Zimromra. Here are the three finalists...
In Case You Missed Episode #183
Fire Chief Ron Martin talks about taking over the job as Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief from Matt Love. Dan Spears from BMI is back to talk about the 2021 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. FACEBOOK YOUTUBE PODCAST IHEARTRADIO SPOTIFY
Public Safety Committee Rips Into Town Council
Why are we even here? That was the question Fort Myers Beach Public Safety Committee member Dawn Thomas asked. Thomas said she was frustrated and dumbfounded by the way the town council negated them and threw the committee to the side.
Byron, Booth Tackle The Water Issue
(By Kim Ryan) This week, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds held a Water Tele-Town Hall meeting with the newly appointed commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, Colonel James Booth. They gave an update on LOSAM and Donalds was hit with questions about taking money from Big Sugar.
The Big Tuckaway Cafe Birthday Party is Today
It was 10 years ago that Tre and Amy Gillette opened The Tuckaway Cafe at their original location (1740 Estero Blvd). Today they'll be celebrating their 10th anniversary from their current location (2301 Estero Blvd). And you're all invited.
Martin Confirmed New FMB Fire Chief
After a week of contract negotiations, Ron Martin was unanimously voted in this week as the new Fire Chief by the Fort Myers Beach Fire Commissioners. He replaces Matt Love who accepted a job in Minnesota.