The Summer Show Begins Tomorrow
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery presents the Summer Show of all original artwork in both galleries beginning Saturday. The gallery is now open Monday-Saturday 10-3pm with limited capacity and masks required.
Gov Wants to Reward Teachers, Principals
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis proposed $1,000 bonuses to public school principals and full-time teachers (grades Pre-K through 12th grade). The bonuses, totaling $216 million, would come from the third round of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.
Locals To Feds: Stop Dumping On Us
With the Red Tide disaster of 2018 still fresh in their minds, the Lee County Board of Commissioners and Mayors from all around Lee County have written a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers. The focus of the letter...Don't Dump On Us.
Myerside Owners Giving Tours This Week
The owners of Myerside Resort and Cottages, located on School street near Bay Oaks, are giving tours this week to any local residents interested in seeing firsthand why they are requesting a zone change from the town council. A second public hearing will be held on the issue April 5.
Mermaid Fest Begins Today
Mermaid Fest FMB is Friday through Sunday at Lover's Key. The event is a collaboration of artists, wellness groups and not for profits. Here's a look at the weekend's activities.
She’s Expected To Make a Full Recovery
A beautiful sunny day on Fort Myers Beach this past Saturday could have ended in tragedy if not for some fast acting good samaritans and local law enforcement agencies. 31 year old Petrona Castaneea Rafel was underwater for nearly four minutes near Bowditch Beach before she was spotted and saved.
The Turtles Are Coming
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind everyone using the beaches to Stash the Trash and Lights Out in anticipation of the upcoming nesting season.
Finance Director Quits
After only five months in the job, Town of Fort Myers Beach Finance Director Walter Pierce has quit. Here's the resignation letter Pierce sent the Town Manager.
Committee Announces First Pop Up
The Fort Myers Beach Marine Resource Task Force has announced its new educational outreach initiative. It's a Pop-Up Environmental Resource Booth.
Monica Zooms With The Dolphins
Today at 10:30 Monica Lynn, the Fairy Podmother, will host a 45 minute presentation full of dolphin facts, photographs and videos of local dolphins. You can enjoy the presentation on Zoom or at the Fort Myers Beach Library.
Student Artists Show Off Their Talent
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is inviting residents and visitors to support local students by visiting the FMBAA gallery to view the Student Exhibit which is running through March 31.
Library Sale A Smashing Success
Over 50 volunteers showed up to help The Friends of The Library for their huge garage book sale event. A record shattering $2,648.86 worth of books were sold.