Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Coming
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, and the mask mandate battle rages on once again, Governor Ron DeSantis has been touring the state with news of opening Monoclonal Antibody Treatment centers. When will one be coming to Lee County?
Memorial Day Shooter in Court Next Week
Jatavion Craig, who's accused of the Memorial Day shooting on Fort Myers Beach, is scheduled to appear in court Thursday, August 26th at 8:30AM. Craig is being represented by the Public Defender's office. He's still in the Lee County jail.
How To Protect Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are hatching all over the beaches here in Southwest Florida and FWC has shared a few tips to keep the little guys safe. Turtle season continues through the end of October.
Chief Love Could Be Working For This Cast of Characters
On the same day Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Matt Love was in Loveland, Colorado to meet residents of what could become his new work community, a town council member was served with a lawsuit brought by the Mayor of that very same council. Love is interviewing for the Loveland Fire Chief's position.
Nellie’s Will Be a Songwriter’s Fest Hot Spot
Nervous Nellie's has received approval to rent Bayside Park, cordon it off, and serve alcohol during the 2021 Island Hopper Songwriter's Fest. Nervous Nellie's is one of six locations on Fort Myers Beach artists will be performing.
Commissioners Approve Two Sanibel Causeway Contracts
Lee County Commissioners have awarded two contracts for ongoing improvements to the Sanibel Causeway. The $8.5 million project began July 12th with the removal of Australian Pines, an invasive exotic species.
Our Guests on Episode #178
Restoring the Florida Everglades is a huge piece of fixing Florida's water troubles. At 9AM Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg joins us to discuss protecting this unique environmental phenomenon. At 9:30 Lee Tran Director Robert Codie joins us to discuss the services the county provides to Fort Myers Beach.
It Was an Emotional Day For Sure
There were smiles all around Friday afternoon as shovels finally hit the sand and the hourglass flipped over beginning the countdown to the actual opening of TPI's Margaritaville resort. Our Facebook Live video from the event has now been viewed over 7,000 times.
How Big is Too Big?
The Fort Myers Beach town council wants to stop the construction of large homes being built on multiple pieces of property. Council members are concerned about the sizes of the homes, some refer to as McMansions.
Is Town Lighting Doomed To Fail?
Marine Resources Task Force committee member Mary Rose Spalletta does not have rave reviews for the consultant the town hired to come up with a plan to light Estero Boulevard. In fact, it was quite the opposite.
Jimmy Buffett is Coming To Fort Myers Beach
That's what Margaritaville Development President Jim Wiseman (pictured here), told the gathered crowd at the Margaritaville groundbreaking ceremony last week. What Wiseman didn't say was when, or even if there would be advanced notice. At times the popular singer simply shows up to a venue and plays. If we hear anything, we'll let you know.
Get The Vaccine At The Pink Shell Today
The Lee Health Mobile Vaccination Clinic is making stops around Southwest Florida this week to vaccinate kids 12 years and older for COVID-19. Today the mobile clinic will be on Fort Myers Beach at the Pink Shell from 12-4PM. There is no cost for the vaccine which will be Pfizer.