To Rezone or Not To Rezone.

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That will be the question for the five Fort Myers Beach town council members next week. A big part of their 439 page agenda Monday has to do with the first of two public hearings to rezone Myerside Resort & Cottages. Here's why it's a bit sticky.

How You Can Keep The Water Conversation Going

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As we reported Tuesday, Town Councilman Jim Atterholt and FMB Public Information Officer Jenny Dexter will be launching a print campaign in March to get local residents and snowbirds to engage with their elected representatives on water quality. Here's how you get involved...

Invasive Reptiles Have To Go

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FWC has adapted new rules to address the importation, breeding and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles. The changes specifically address Burmese pythons, Argentine black and white tegus, green iguanas and 13 other high-risk nonnative snakes and lizards

On Episode #154 of BTR Saturday

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Our topic for the entire hour will be water quality. Our guests will be Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani and Fort Myers Beach Town Councilman Jim Atterholt. Plus, our new mugs are in. They are $10 and 100% of the money will be donated to the FMB Community Foundation. Watch it on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE.

Pandemic Causes Big Drop in Visitors to Sanibel

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Traffic counts from the Sanibel Causeway show exactly how much the pandemic impacted visitors to the island this past year. Since 2015 about 3.3 million vehicles had been consistently passing over the $6 bridge. In 2020 that number would change drastically.

A Ding Darling Celebration

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A film about Rachel Carson and the announcement of a new endowed conservation fund for girls will virtually celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.

Great American Cleanup Set For March 6

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2021 is the 23rd year for this Lee County Event, which includes Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel. The cleanup takes place from 8AM to 11AM at 9 locations around the County.

Tuesday Question of The Day

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Do you support Governor Ron DeSantis' plan to lower Florida flags to half staff in honor of conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh. Vote and comment on the question of the day on our Facebook page HERE

Corps Altering Lake O Releases For Study

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The Army Corps of Engineers is making a temporary deviation to the Lake Okeechobee release schedule this week to facilitate a study by the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Geological Survey to develop methods to indirectly measure sediment transported from the lake to the estuaries.

Pete’s Time Out is Hiring

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It's season on Fort Myers Beach and businesses are very busy. Pete's Time Out is looking for a server/bar line cook and dish/prep. If you are interested in applying, call or text 239-872-4221.

How Important is Water Quality to You?

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Fort Myers Beach Town Councilman Jim Atterholt wants to keep the pressure on lawmakers about water quality. Working with the town staff Atterholt is putting together a campaign calling on locals and snowbirds to take action.

In Case You Missed Episode #153

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In Episode #153, Jackie Parker, host of The Shellcast Podcast, produced by the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel joined us in the first half hour. Attorney Mike Chionopoulos discussed the Sunset Grill court case he won against the town in the second half of the show. FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE / PODCAST