Here's a picture of how the final reconstructed arch will look when the county constructs the structure in Bowditch Park. The county was also considering Lynn Hall Park, however, the Bowditch location was made official April 26th.

We go back to the lighting situation on Estero Boulevard with Jim Hocket from Acuity Brands Lighting. Jim is also on the Lighting Stakeholders Committee. Ralph Nudi joins us to talk about his show Nudi on The Beach. And, we'll have more Beach trivia with prizes from local restaurants. Join us live at 9AM at Pete's Times Out. 

Kids..do not forget Sunday is Mother's Day. Why slave over a hot stove when you can head down to Fort Myers Beach and show off your hot mom to all the tourists, and dine at one of these fine restaurants...

Last week, sick shorebirds were spotted on Fort Myers Beach, Bunche Beach and on Sanibel. A total of 30 birds were brought to CROW where 16 of them died.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s new Florida Fishing Pier Finder is an interactive map that allows anglers to find publicly-accessed fishing piers, jetties and fishing-specific bridges in freshwater and saltwater locations.

Saturday from 7PM to 10:30PM Shuckers is hosting a 1920's themed casino night to raise money the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School. Beach Talk Radio will be broadcasting live from 6PM to 8PM.

The City of Sanibel allowed its COVID-19 State of Emergency expire this week when the city council met on Tuesday, ending the requirement for Sanibel residents to wear a mask.

The Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Thursday, May 13th will be at 11:30 to 1:00 at Felipe’s on Old San Carlos Blvd. The guest speaker will be Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau Executive Director Tamara Pigott. The cost is $25 for FMB Chamber members, $35 for non-members. REGISTER 

SEE THE VIDEO On Tuesday out on Sanibel CROW released an adult loggerhead sea turtle. The turtle was admitted to the wildlife hospital on March 17 after it stranded on a Don Pedro Island Beach.

Under the leadership of town manager Roger Hernstadt, beach residents have grown used to a malfunctioning town hall sound system that's been cutting out on a regular basis for the past two years. Yesterday, it was a video malfunction that left many residents in the dark about what the council was doing.

By a 4-1 vote the owners of Myerside resort can proceed with their plans to upgrade their cottage resort on Estero Boulevard near Bay Oaks. Councilman Bill Veach voted against the proposal. The resort owners will have to fork over $12,000 to the town. Here's why.

In addition to ditching the mask mandate on Monday, town manager Roger Hernstadt no longer has the authority to approve or deny special event applications. As part of COVID-19 restrictions, the council gave Hernstadt the power to approve or deny all special events.