Homeowners Respond to Town Statement
Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer, who are in an ugly fight with the town over a request for a dune walkover to the beach have issued a statement after watching the town council meeting on Monday and reading the town statement (which we've posted in the previous story). Here's what they say...
Bingo Proceeds Support CROW
A $500 donation has been given to C.R.O.W. by the Cape Royal Community. The money was raised during a bingo night and will go towards general funds to support CROW’s mission of saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, education and conservation medicine.
Town ‘Sets Record Straight’ on Dune Walkover
Fort Myers Beach property owners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer have been using local news outlets to get their side of the story out about a dune walkover behind their homes. The town has denied Rood and Kroemer a special exception they need for the walkover and on Monday the town responded to what Rood and Kroemer have been saying.
Beach Residents Are Behaving Badly
That's what Vice Mayor Rexann Hosafros says is her experience related to mask wearing. She gave an example of going to a restaurant to pick up food for a neighbor and the staff wasn't wearing masks about 50% of the time. She says she doesn't go back to those establishments. Mayor Ray Murphy agreed, even calling out the President.
New Years Eve Fireworks Hanging on by a Thread
There's still a chance. If Town Manager Roger Hernstadt can find a barge to shoot off the fireworks at a cost not to exceed $15,000, fireworks might still take place on New Years Eve on Fort Myers Beach.
What To Do if You See a Gopher Tortoise
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched a new interactive app to promote science based gopher tortoise conservation efforts. This new system replaces the Florida Gopher Tortoise smartphone app, which has been decommissioned.
New Years Eve Fireworks Not Dead Yet
The New Years Eve fireworks celebration received a reprieve this week when town manager Roger Hernstadt was instructed by the council to explore options of having the fireworks in an area that would discourage large gatherings.
A New Times Square is Getting Closer
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach town council will get an update on all three of its major projects; Times Square, Bay Oaks and Bayside Park. The town is getting a $10 million bank loan to pay for the projects which are expected to be completed over the next several years.
The Sale of The Sliders Continues…For Now
(By Kim Ryan) Back in September the Fort Myers Beach town council took steps to draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale of the yellow belly slider turtle now being sold by at least one business on the beach. This week town attorney John Herin said the ordinance is off the table after an exchange of e-mails he had with FWC.
Wave of Vitality Grand Opening
Our friends at Wave of Vitality have been preparing for the last month for their Grand Opening tomorrow. Ribbon Cutting will be at 7pm and for every shake or tea they make they'll be donating a portion of the sale for breast cancer awareness. Wave is located at 2801 Estero Boulevard. Follw them on Facebook HERE.
Murphy: Our Mask Ordinance is Enforceable
Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy put restaurants on notice Thursday. He said just because the town has not issued any fines related to its mask mandate does not mean it won't. Murphy believes the town's mask mandate is valid and fines can be issued. He specifically called out restaurants.
SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW
Kim's Dad just can't get enough of us. He'll be back tonight, this time to debate Greg Scasny. If you've been watching our Saturday morning show you know Kim's Dad is a huge Joe Biden supporter. Greg is in Trump's camp. They'll discuss the issues in a lively - and professional - special episode of Beach Talk Radio beginning at 5:00.