Nuisance Abatement Board To Meet Next Week
Town Attorney John Herin says he's working with Town Clerk Amy Baker to notify the members of the Nuisance Abatement Board to set up an organizational meeting for the first week of May.
Street Performer Permit Update
For those who've been following our plight with the town of Fort Myers Beach over being pushed out of the square and inside Pete's Time Out to do our Saturday morning show, here's the latest...
Time is Running Out To Tag Your Critter
New rules designed to protect Florida from high-risk, nonnative reptiles take effect this Thursday and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is helping people who have pet green iguanas and tegus come into compliance.
Florida is a Deadly Place For Pedestrians
Between 2010 and 2019 nearly 2,000 pedestrians have been killed by drivers in the state of Florida while walking. A company called Dangerous by Design published the report which ranks 9 Florida communities in the top 13 as the most dangerous for pedestrians.
Does FMB Need Community Policing?
That's what the Fort Myers Beach Public Safety Committee hopes a new survey will help them decide. The committee is asking you for your input on that topic, as well as other safety issues such as lighting, the homeless and crosswalks. Fill out the survey HERE.
In Case You Missed Episode #162
Episode #162 that focused on the homeless issue has already racked up nearly 3,000 views. Here's who we had on the show and how you can watch or listen if you missed us live Saturday at Pete's Time Out.
Homeless Man Stalks Public Safety Committee Member
Nearly a year ago, Suzie Bahan volunteered for the Public Safety Committee because of an incident with a homeless person she encountered near her workplace on Old San Carlos. Last month it happened again. This time it was worse.
Another Big Step Toward Cleaner Water
On Thursday Governor DeSantis signed a deal with the South Florida Water Management District and U.S Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on the federal component of the EAA Reservoir Project.
Community Foundation Unveils Cool New Merch
Our friends at The Community Foundation have stocked up on new coffee mugs ($15/$20 shipped) and t-shirts ($25/$30) shipped. Here's what these cool new products look like...
Estero Lighting Recommendations Coming in May
According to Fort Myers Beach Public Works Director Chelsea O’Riley the next stakeholders meeting to discuss the lights on Estero Boulevard will be the second week in May. And she says recomendations from the consultant will be presented.
Stress Awareness Month
(By Fire Chief Matt Love) Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, but this year it seems particularly important. Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life.
Turtle Season is Upon Us
Turtle Time's Eve Haverfield says turtle monitoring began on April 15, per FWC guidelines. Officially, turtle season here on the West Cost begins May 1. Eve says the first loggerhead nest on the Gulf Coast was documented Wednesday (4/21) on Manasota Key.