Roar Offshore Hosting Cape Coral Event
The Roar Offshore Fun Run will take place on the dates of the originally planned Fort Myers Beach Roar Offshore National Championship Powerboat Races October 9th - 11th. The event will take place at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.
Dan Hughes On The Radio
Our 9:30 guest on Beach Talk Radio this Saturday morning will be one of the nicest guys on the planet and an encyclopedia of beach knowledge, former Mayor Dan Hughes.
Council Trying To Fix Speed Limit Signs
Early this year members of the town of Fort Myers Beach Town Council started receiving complaints that speed limit signs in the waters around the island were changed and boaters were speeding through areas that were known for Manatee.
2020 Film Festival To Be Streamed
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Fort Myers Beach International Film Festival will be virtual this year. The event will take place September 22-26. Get tickets to the event HERE.
We’re Doing Special Show on Wednesday
One of the things we love to do with our Facebook Live/Radio Show is support the local businesses on the beach. This Wednesday from 4pm-5pm, we'll be broadcasting live from the fabulous Snug Harbor restaurant.
Labor Day Trump Boat Parades Set For Area
Two Labor Day boat parades are being held in the area for those who support President Donald Trump. There are two starting points for a parade that starts in Pine Island, sponsored by Rezny Wealth Management. There's also one scheduled to start at 11AM at the midpoint Bridge being organized by Raven Ventura.
Town Searching For Committee Members
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is looking for volunteers to serve on several committees that provide input to the town council on beach issues. Interested residents should GO HERE for more information and to fill out an application.
SWFL In Early Cone of Next Storm
Tropical Depression 13 has formed in the Atlantic and the early prediction for the storm has Southwest Florida in the path. The storm is forecast to strengthen and if it turns into a storm it will be called Laura. Forecasts have the storm arriving in Florida around Monday.
Let’s Help Save The Yellow Belly
(By Kim Ryan) Some of you may remember Ranger Rob discussing the plight of the yellow belly slider turtle when he appeared on episode #117 of Beach Talk Radio. He was sounding the alarm about a Fort Myers Beach store selling the turtles.
Councilman Atterholt Responds To Rood Attack
In our Tuesday newsletter Estero Boulevard resident Eddie Rood took aim at Fort Myers Beach Town Councilman Jim Atterholt after Atterholt said settling the dune walkover issue was not in the public interest. Atterholt has responded to Rood's comments. Here's what he had to say.
Rood Lashes Out at Atterholt
Eddie Rood was not at town hall Monday when the council rejected his offer. After the meeting he told us he's instructed his attorney to file a quite title search, which he says will result in the homeowners taking ownership of the Critical Wildlife Area. He also sent us the following statement...
Council To Borrow $10 Million For Major Projects
On Monday the town council unanimously approved a resolution for the $10 million which will be used for the Bay Oaks rebuild, the Times Square redesign and Bayside Park.