Join Us For a Special Sunday At Pete’s
From 12-4 Pete's Time Out is hosting a party of remembrance and celebration for the life of local musician Dave Collaton who died of cancer in April. We'll have live music in Dave's honor from some of our favorite local musicians. Come and share your favorite tales of Dave.
The Mystery of The Oily Blue Heron
(By Kim Ryan) Fort Myers Beach Naturalist Robert Howell assisted in getting this Great Blue Heron the help it desperately needed. The bird covered beak to tail in oil was first seen by a runner on the beach who approached workers on the dredging project for assistance. They contacted Howell.
Meet The Beach Dentist
(By Kim Ryan) There are so many amazing businesses on Fort Myers Beach, some you may know others you may not. Every week we like to highlight or introduce you to one. Today we'd like to tell you all about local dentist Dr. Nancy Bouchard, owner of Smiles with Care.
The 2020 Mermaid Fest Is On
This event, produced by Blue Ribbon Events, will be held at Lovers Key November 6-8 and features many local not for profits with a mission to educate and share their love for saving our oceans and local wildlife. The event will be presented in a safe socially distanced atmosphere.
Wines in the Wild 2020 Set For November 13
The annual fundraising event to support the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation will go on this year but with a twist. While a gathering at the traditional venue, the Bailey Homestead, is not an option this year due to COVID, it will be at your “homeINstead.” Here are the details...
Two Vacancies Coming To Sanibel Council
The Sanibel City Council is accepting resumes and biographies to fill the upcoming two vacant city council seats. Both appointments are for a partial term expiring March 16, 2021. Here are the details.
The Trump Conundrum
We're going live tonight. Everyone has an opinion on the upcoming election. We want to know what the locals think about the President and his chances of winning a second term? We have two guests with opposing views on Trump. Greg Scasny is a fan, Pete Pollard is not. AND...we'll take your calls. Join us on The Facebook tonight at 5.
See Andi’s Cool Stuff At The Christmas Festival
In recent weeks, we've been telling you about the December 12th Christmas Tree Festival at the FMB Women's Club. This year there will also be a holiday market during the day from 1-4:30pm and Andi's Island Studio will be one of the vendors at the event.
Congratulations Jan Falkam
The FMB Woman’s Club Christmas Tree Festival Committee would like to congratulate the winner of its first early bird drawing. On Monday Jan Falkum won $250.
Where To Put The Arches?
Since 2016 a group called Restore The Fort Myers Beach Arches has been trying to find a location to reconstruct what's left of the structure, that from 1924 to 1979, greeted people as they came over the old bridge to the beach. On October 16 the town council will hear four suggested locations from the group.
October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach town council approved a proclamation declaring the week of October 23rd Red Ribbon Week which is the oldest drug prevention program in the nation.
Will The Critical Wildlife Area Be Wiped Out?
Beachfront property owners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer, who've been asking the town to permit a dune walkover, for access to the beach from their properties, have filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida challenging the state's claim of ownership of the property behind their homes.