Community Foundation Unveils Cool New Merch
Our friends at The Community Foundation have stocked up on new coffee mugs ($15/$20 shipped) and t-shirts ($25/$30) shipped. Here's what these cool new products look like...
Estero Lighting Recommendations Coming in May
According to Fort Myers Beach Public Works Director Chelsea O’Riley the next stakeholders meeting to discuss the lights on Estero Boulevard will be the second week in May. And she says recomendations from the consultant will be presented.
Stress Awareness Month
(By Fire Chief Matt Love) Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, but this year it seems particularly important. Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life.
Turtle Season is Upon Us
Turtle Time's Eve Haverfield says turtle monitoring began on April 15, per FWC guidelines. Officially, turtle season here on the West Cost begins May 1. Eve says the first loggerhead nest on the Gulf Coast was documented Wednesday (4/21) on Manasota Key.
Committee Can’t Let Go of Bayside Park Building
Even though the Town Council has moved on, the Anchorage Advisory Committee continues to discuss the Bayside Park location for a new upland services building. Here's what committee members said this week...
Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Raise your glasses on May 12th for Wine tasting hosted by Bailey's General Store. Join Anthony Riboli (pictured), a fourth-generation winemaker, and Wine Steward, Calli Johnson, who'll be discussing the wines presented.
Two Very Cool Events At The Library
On Friday May 14 Turtle Time volunteer Mary Rose Spalleta will share her knowledge and experience about turtle nesting season which runs from May to October on Fort Myers Beach. There's also a book signing event on May 28th...
Rooftop Dwellers of The Feathery Sort
FWC has issued a big thank you to building owners for hosting shorebirds and seabirds that nest on their roofs from March through August. Here's why...
Lovers Key New Center Set To Open
The Florida State Park System and Lovers Key State Park have announced that the newly constructed Lovers Key State Park “Welcome & Discovery Center” will open to the public on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
County Outlaws Median Walkers
Lately there have been many more people standing in the medians of dangerous intersections all over Lee County asking for food or money. On Tuesday the Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a new ordinance that makes that practice a crime. The new ordinance does not make it illegal on Fort Myers Beach.
Southern Comfort Anyone?
The Southern Comfort Gala and Auction live stream to support CROW is this Friday from 7pm-8pm. This virtual event allows you to have an evening of “fun and philanthropy” safely right from your home. Here are all the details...
The Mask Mandate Remains in Place
Councilman Dan Allers wanted the council to discuss ending the mask mandate during council member items at Monday's meeting. His comment was completely ignored by Mayor Ray Murphy who went on to discuss his own items then adjourned the meeting.