Myerside Back on The Agenda
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 was delayed. It's back on the agenda for Monday.
Water is The Topic on May 12
The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber is hosting a virtual luncheon Chauncey Goss and James Evans on Wednesday, May 12th at 12:00pm. Goss is Chair of the South Florida Water Management District Board, Evans, the SCCF environmental policy director.
On The Show Tomorrow – Turtles & Arches
On Episode #163 Turtle Time Director Eve Haverfield and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation Wildlife Director Kelly Sloan join us to talk turtles. In the second half of the show the new VP for Restore The Arches Jamie Kouba. Join us in the live studio audience at Pete's Time Out Saturday.
Court Denies Town’s Request to Dismiss ADA Lawsuit
U.S District Court Judge Sheri Chappel did not mince words when she denied the town's request to dismiss Eddie Rood's Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuit.
Kudos To Jan And Janeen
Jan Fleming and Janeen Paulauskis have been nominated for the Fort Myers Beach Citizen of Distinction Award for their #WeAreFMB campaign. The award recognizes an outstanding citizen who's made an exceptional contribution to the town. The winner is are chosen by the town council.
Your Mask Mandate Could End Monday
After his request was ignored at the last town council meeting, councilman Dan Allers has succeeded at getting the mask mandate on the agenda. It is the very last item that will be discussed during Monday's meeting.
Here’s Who You’ll See at Taste of The Beach
The 25th annual Chamber of Commerce Taste of The Beach is back this Sunday from 11AM to 4PM. This year the food filled event will be held in the Shrimp Dock Bar and Grill parking lot.
Important Job Opening at Lovers Key
Friends of Lovers Key is looking for a Director of Donor development. This fundraising expert will report directly to the VP of Donor Development and work closely with the board and park staff leadership. Here are the details.
Taste of The Beach is This Sunday
It will be one of the first major beach events since COVID canceled everything. On Sunday the popular food festival, hosted by The Chamber of Commerce, returns and this year it will be held in the Shrimp Dock Bar and Grill parking lot off the island.
Bay Oaks Parents To be Polled
Should kids have to wear masks? The CDC reports that fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 when compared to adults. At Bay Oaks there is a very strict mask policy for kids. That's about to be re-examined.
Nuisance Abatement Board To Meet Next Week
Town Attorney John Herin says he's working with Town Clerk Amy Baker to notify the members of the Nuisance Abatement Board to set up an organizational meeting for the first week of May.
Street Performer Permit Update
For those who've been following our plight with the town of Fort Myers Beach over being pushed out of the square and inside Pete's Time Out to do our Saturday morning show, here's the latest...