Friends of Lovers Key has announced two new photography classes at the Welcome and Discovery Center at Lovers Key State Park. The classes will be taught by Inna Malostovker and Carol Matthai and classes are limited to 12 people.

(By Kim Ryan) The recent Friends of the Everglades Clean Water Conversations monthly zoom call focused on priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. I watched the meeting and wanted to share the details with everyone.

No matter what an animal might smell like, the fine folks at CROW in Sanibel, will do whatever it takes to save them. And after researching this story we now know how to make skunk sounds.

In case you missed Councilman Atterholt on our show this past Saturday, we've clipped the interview from the full show and you can watch it HERE. The councilman discussed Community Policing, lighting on Estero Boulevard, the parking woes on the beach and much more.

How would you like to adopt a red-eared slider turtle? FWC's Exotic Pet Amnesty Program is recruiting new adopters willing to give these sliders a forever home.

If you are not planning to attend the Roar Offshore Boat Race on Fort Myers Beach this coming weekend there are two ways you can watch the action. The races will be available on Facebook HERE and the Powerboat P1 Racing YouTube channel HERE.

Also on Monday Hernstadt will ask the town council for approval to spend $116,000 for benches, bicycle racks and garbage cans without going through the town's bidding process.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved $26,880 to pay Sarah Propst to develop a Workforce Housing policy and work on the town's Comprehensive Plan. With rising real estate values and escalating rents, the town council has made it a priority to come up with a plan to find affordable housing for local workers. 

It's been 7 weeks since the biggest names in Lee County grabbed a golden shovel and tossed a little sand around so the local media could snap a few photos. This week more progress. The land in front of The Lighthouse has been cleared and the Pierview Motel was demolished. Click HERE to see more pictures from the TPI Margaritaville Resort construction project.

Jatavion Craig will spend 18 months in prison after he plead guilty for firing a handgun on Fort Myers Beach. The Memorial Day incident led to a 3-day manhunt with Craig eventually being found and arrested in Alabama,

With season getting close to kicking off, parking spots become even more important on Fort Myers Beach. Many of you may have noticed a large portion of the town's parking area under the bridge has been congested with construction equipment.

A public hearing will be held Monday for Suzie Bahan's proposed Adult Video Arcade at 185 Old San Carlos. Bahan is also asking for approval to sell beer and wine.