Committee Can’t Let Go of Bayside Park Building
Even though the Town Council has moved on, the Anchorage Advisory Committee continues to discuss the Bayside Park location for a new upland services building. Here's what committee members said this week...
Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Raise your glasses on May 12th for Wine tasting hosted by Bailey's General Store. Join Anthony Riboli (pictured), a fourth-generation winemaker, and Wine Steward, Calli Johnson, who'll be discussing the wines presented.
Two Very Cool Events At The Library
On Friday May 14 Turtle Time volunteer Mary Rose Spalleta will share her knowledge and experience about turtle nesting season which runs from May to October on Fort Myers Beach. There's also a book signing event on May 28th...
Rooftop Dwellers of The Feathery Sort
FWC has issued a big thank you to building owners for hosting shorebirds and seabirds that nest on their roofs from March through August. Here's why...
Lovers Key New Center Set To Open
The Florida State Park System and Lovers Key State Park have announced that the newly constructed Lovers Key State Park “Welcome & Discovery Center” will open to the public on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
County Outlaws Median Walkers
Lately there have been many more people standing in the medians of dangerous intersections all over Lee County asking for food or money. On Tuesday the Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a new ordinance that makes that practice a crime. The new ordinance does not make it illegal on Fort Myers Beach.
Southern Comfort Anyone?
The Southern Comfort Gala and Auction live stream to support CROW is this Friday from 7pm-8pm. This virtual event allows you to have an evening of “fun and philanthropy” safely right from your home. Here are all the details...
The Mask Mandate Remains in Place
Councilman Dan Allers wanted the council to discuss ending the mask mandate during council member items at Monday's meeting. His comment was completely ignored by Mayor Ray Murphy who went on to discuss his own items then adjourned the meeting.
Myerside Decision Delayed Until May Meeting
At the request of the owners of Myerside resort, a vote by the town council to approve or deny a zone change from Residential Conservation to Commercial Planned Development has been pushed back to May 3rd.
Our Topic This Saturday: The Homeless
There's been a lot of discussion lately about an increase in the number of homeless people on Fort Myers Beach. On the show Saturday, someone who's been working on solutions all over Lee County, Executive Director of the Lee County Homeless Coalition Janet Bartos (pictured here). We go live at 9AM from Pete's Time Out.
Town Hall is Now Open
Basing his decision on statistics that claim 50% of the population has received the COVID-19 vaccination, Town Manager Roger Hernstadt has opened town hall.
Bruce Is Back
Former Fort Myers Beach Town Council member Bruce Butcher is returning to public service. Butcher was appointed to the Bay Oaks committee on Monday to fill an open seat. Butcher was elected to the town council in 2017. He ran for re-election in 2020 but, with three seats open, he came in 4th.