Town Gives Event Organizers a Nice Break     Â
The town council has approved a credit for event organizers who paid for permits before COVD-19 hit and events were canceled. If an organization has a recurring event, such as the Sunset Celebration in Times Square or the Lions Club's Shrimp Festival, organizers are encouraged to work with the town to get a credit for a future event, when events start back up again.
Daylight Saving Time = Smoke Alarm Reminder
(By Matthew R. Love) Every fall, FMBFD would like to take the opportunity to provide a crucial reminder. The simple habit of changing and testing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms when setting the clocks back in November for Daylight Saving Time can save a life.
Gather Up Your Household Waste
The town is hosting a free household waste drop-off at Bay Oaks this Friday from 8a.m. to noon. What you may drop off: leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals. Get more details on the town website HERE.
Welcome To Paradise
(By Robert Howell) We're having some beautiful days here on Estero Island. And maybe you've noticed, our Gulf side water has been especially beautiful! Our Bay side also has been quite pretty. The color and clarity of the water is affected by many factors.
Getting On The Same Page
Times Square Business owners met this week to try to get on the same page with the town about details they're concerned about in the upcoming redevelopment of Times Square. They followed up their own meeting with a get together with town staff to pass along their ideas and concerns. Here's what went down...
On The Show Tomorrow Morning
We'll have members of the Fort Myers Beach PTO in to discuss their FMB Strong mask fundraiser, and Danielle Lynch joins us to talk about the upcoming Mermaid Festival at Lovers Key. We also have a ton of giveaways for the show tomorrow. Join us live from Pete's Time Out at 9AM or watch the show HERE on our FB page.
The Cottage Hosting Their 33rd Annual Costume Party
Halloween is the favorite night of the year for our friends at The Cottage. They cannot wait to celebrate with you at their 33rd Annual Cottage Costume Party this Saturday. Costume up for your chance to win cash prizes. The party begins at 8PM, costume winners will be picked at 11.
What Going on At The Your Library?
Our friends at the Fort Myers Beach Library tell us that the Library Cafe will be opening soon but, until then, there are still plenty of cold drinks and snacks for hungry book readers on the 3rd floor, Monday through Friday from 10-2. Here's what's going on at the library for the first half of November.
Anchorage Wants To Move Upland To Harbor House
On Monday Anchorage Advisory Committee Chair Katherine Light will ask the town council to look into moving Upland Services for mooring field residents to the Harbor House. Upland Services include showers, bathrooms, laundry, water and trash collection.
Lobbyist To State His Case
Also on Monday residents will get an understanding as to why they pay this man - Ron Book - $45,000 per year. The lobbyists' contract says he provides legislative consulting services for the town before the Florida legislature, the executive branch and other governments.
Kudos To The Pink Shell
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association has recognized the Pink Shell with its Seal of Commitment, an honor given to several area hotels for their dedication to enhanced safety and sanitation practices.
Watch Out For Mobile Manatees
November is Manatee Awareness Month and The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants boaters to remember that Manatees are now on the move migrating to warmer waters for the winter. And because of that injuries to manatees from boat strikes are more common this time of year.