The three-member board is made up of two members of the same family and has an annual budget of over $800,000 of your tax dollars. Joanne Semmer is the Chairman of the Mosquito Board and William Semmer is the Secretary. They are brother and sister.

What started out as a disturbance at the 7-11 across the street from The Whale on Fort Myers Beach resulted in one man being transported to the hospital after an altercation late Tuesday night. The names of both men involved in the incident were redacted from the LCSO report.

We had originally planned to unveil the top news stories of 2021 today, however, we have pushed the release to Tuesday when we return to our regular publication of two newsletters per week (Tuesday and Friday). And remember if you see news happening call or text 239-247-3833 or e-mail edryantheeditor@gmail.com

Lee Health has announced it's closing its COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Today will be the last day of operation. Here's why they are closing.

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation has announced that guitarist and soul singer Ryan Scott will be the featured musical artist for the Pine Island Sounds sunset concert cruise on Sunday, January 16. Tickets are $100.

The January 6th Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection will be held at 8AM at Beach Pottery which is located at 17980 San Carlos Boulevard. Breakfast items and coffee will be served at this free event. REGISTER.

Fort Myers Beach property owners, business owners and non-profits can adopt a free tree on Friday, January 21st from 9AM to Noon at Bay Oaks. It's one way the beach is celebrating Arbor Day this year.

The audio equipment at Fort Myers Beach Town Hall has been malfunctioning for years. Microphones not picking up what council members, committee members and speakers are saying has frustrated residents who try to stay up on what's happening with their tax money.

The 6th annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Bike Parade was a smashing success this past Saturday night as 85 bikes decorated for the holidays weaved up and down side streets with an assist from the Lee County Sheriff's Department.

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel launched two new programs ato give more people a chance to experience the educational impact of its shell collection, aquariums, touch pools, and marine life. Funding for the 2 new initiatives came from an anonymous donor.

Experience the natural beauty of Lovers Key State Park through art classes and demonstrations. Join award-winning local artist and instructor Jenny Licht for nature-based art classes and walks for re enthusiasts of all ages