Drop Off Your Waste Today
Lee County Solid Waste is allowing residents to drop off their chemical waste products at Bay Oaks today. Products you can dispose of include leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals.
It’s Time To Register For Summer Camp
Friends of Lovers Key has launched a new summer day camp for kids (6-17). Give your child a summer experience like no other–an opportunity to learn about Florida’s coastal ecology through the beautiful natural setting of Lovers Key State Park.
In Case You Missed Episode #161
United States Congressman Byron Donalds was our guest for the entire hour on Episode #161. Our topics included the crisis on the border, the attack on the Capitol, gun control and many local issues, especially water quality. FACEBOOKÂ YOUTUBEÂ IHEARTRADIO SPOTIFY.
Will Fireworks Return on The 4th of July?
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council must decide if the 2021 fireworks celebration will take place. The 2020 celebration was canceled and as of today there is still a mask and social distancing ordinance on the books.
Can You Have Fireworks And A Mask Mandate?
Fort Myers Beach continues to have a mask mandate and social distancing ordinance on the books with no end date. The only time the issue is ever discussed is when Councilman Dan Allers brings it up during council member items.
Rood Re-files His ADA Lawsuit Against The Town
The fight over a 1,491 foot boardwalk rages on. Fort Myers Beach Town Attorney John Herin told the LPA that the Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit homeowner Eddie Rood filed against the town was dismissed by the court. Rood says that's a lie.
Two Lani Kai Murder Lawsuits Settled
Two lawsuits related to the July 2020 murder of 22-year old Johnny Jackson at the Lani Kai Motel have been settled out of court. At the time of the murder, Jackson was a hotel guest of his brother, Jordan Phillips, who was an employee of the Lani Kai at the time.
The Agenda is Out. Still No Roger Review
If the Fort Myers Beach town council follows its own rules, there are only two meetings to go (May 3 and May 17) to evaluate Town Manager Roger Hernstadt's performance. The Monday meeting agenda is out and his review is not on that agenda.
When You Shop Amazon You Can Support The Show
If you shop on Amazon.com - and who doesn't - we are now an official Amazon affiliate. An easy way to help out the show is by shopping Amazon through our affiliate portal. All you need to do is enter through our website portal once, then bookmark that site on your computer for future purchases. Look for btr03-20 in your URL address bar.
We’re Now Offering Free Classified Ads
Starting this weekend, on our beachtalkradionews.com website, we're starting a section for free classified ads to all beach businesses (who have job openings) and all beach residents (selling a product). Here's what you need to do...
Congressman Byron Donalds is Our Guest Tomorrow
US Congressman Byron Donalds returns to Beach Talk Radio Saturday. He'll be on for the full hour and take your questions, both on Facebook, and from the live audience. We go live at 9AM. Arrive early to Pete's if you want a seat.
Is This The Official Tree of Fort Myers Beach?
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will vote on a motion to make the Gumbo Limbo the official tree of the beach. This is a picture of the tree that grows up to 50 feet. Here's what the motion says...