Learn About The Burrowing Owls
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's weekly Virtual Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, February 9 with Living with Burrowing Owls by Beverly Saltonstall, a volunteer for the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife.
Sanibel PD Launches New App
With the new app the public will now be able to share public safety information anonymously with police by sending them a secure message about crimes or suspicious activity. The app allows police to respond creating an anonymous two-way conversation.
An Update on The Yellow Bellied Slider
Last week during a joint meeting between the town council and the town's advisory committee chairs, Marine Resources Task Force Chairman Steve Johnson updated the council on the yellow-bellied slider turtles that are being sold on the island.
On Estero Boulevard This Week
We did get confirmation from the contractor that they are still on track for "substantial completion of the Estero Boulevard project by the end of 2021." Here's your weekly Estero Boulevard road construction update so you can plan your travel accordingly.
Community Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary
During those 10 years, a lot of money has been distributed locally to help people when they need it the most. Fundraisers over the years have included, galas, fashion shows, casino nights, auctions, yard sales and luncheons. In all, over 30 organizations have been helped as a result of what The Community Foundation does.
Next FMB Chamber Breakfast is at Ambassador Suites
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber's February Coffee Connection will be at Royal Shell's Ambassador Suites on Estero Boulevard. Royal Shell has been around since 1996 and is one of the largest vacation rental company's in SW Florida. The event is free. REGISTER
Biologist Next Speaker in CROW Series
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's weekly Virtual Speaker Series continues Monday, February 1 with FMMSN1954, ‘Rudolph:’ An Overview of Cetacean Rehabilitation by Hannah Rogers, Associate Rescue Biologist for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
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What Happened To The Nuisance Abatement Board?
It's been exactly four months since the Town Council passed an ordinance to create a Nuisance Abatement Board following the murder of Johnny Jackson at The Lani Kai. Since then the town has been looking for residents to fill the 7 seats created by the ordinance. This week we found out there are 8 applicants. Here they are...
Mask Mandate To Continue on The Beach
On Tuesday, the town council instructed town attorney John Herin to clean up the COVID-19 Emergency Declarations that have been on the books now for nearly a year. Herin will remove the items superceded by any of Governor' DeSantis' Executive orders. The mask mandate will continue.
A Fort Myers Beach Island Renaissance
(By Town Councilman Jim Atterholt) Since being elected to the Fort Myers Beach Town Council in March of 2020, I have had a front row seat to a wide variety of major changes that are either ongoing or are about to occur on our island.