Workout With The Wave Crew
(By Marie Schleiffer) Wave Of Vitality, located in The Sea Grape Plaza on Fort Myers Beach, is known for their amazing protein shakes and energy drinks but what you may not know is that they offer a lot more. Amazing food, nutritional counseling and workouts! Yes workouts!
It’s The Outrigger in January
The Chamber of Commerce is holding its coffee connection gathering at The Outrigger Deckside Cafe to start the year off. The networking session will from 7:30 to 9:00 on Thursday, January 7th. The Outrigger is located at 6200 Estero Boulevard. Coffee and breakfast will be served. REGISTER
Beach Kids Foundation Helps 54 Families
Despite being unable to host their annual Spirit of the Holiday fundraiser and dinner due to COVID-19, the Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation received enough donations during the holidays to deliver Christmas presents and bikes to 54 families. The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department was on hand to help with the deliveries.
How To Get COVID Vaccine Information
The United Way 211 line has been activated and local residents can call for questions related to the vaccine and its rollout here in Lee County. The number to call is 239-433-3900 or simply dial 2-1-1.
Chamber Deputy Of The Month
Sergeant James Bates from the Lee County Sheriff''s Office is the FMB Chamber deputy of the month. Sgt. Bates received a complimentary lunch at the Chamber of Commerce December luncheon at Charley's Boathouse Grill where he was given a certificate for being chosen as the deputy of the month.
It’s The Fire Marshal’s Twelve Days of Christmas
This installment of our ongoing service and education series is the second in a two-part series provided by your local Fire Marshal, Executive Assistant Fire Chief Ron Martin. Chief Martin concludes his little song titled “The Fire Marshal’s Twelve Days of Christmas”!
CROW Welcomes New Education/Marketing Intern
Haillie Mesics has joined CROW as a Conservation Education and Marketing Intern. Mesics, who's from Vermont, received her Bachelors degree in Philosophy with concentrations in legal advocacy, sustainability, and wildlife conservation from the University of Tampa.
Man Accused of Sexual Assault During Massage
70-year old Barry Gould is under arrest after being accused of sexual assault during a massage at Armando's Day Spa on Fort Myers Beach where he worked as an independent contractor.
Homeless Man Accused of Starting Fire Near Business
It could have been a very bad situation behind Mangorita's Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach Tuesday morning if the fire the homeless man is accused of starting to keep warm reached the other side of the hallway, which is all wood.
A Public Hearing You Will Want To Attend
The Lee County Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing on January 28th from 5p.m to 7p.m. at Bay Oaks about the plan to replace the 24-foot Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Estero Boulevard with a new 60-foot fixed bridge. The hearing will also be accessible online.
County Signs Deal To Finalize Estero Boulevard Project
Estero Bay Improvement Association, Inc. – Bay Beach Master Association - has signed an agreement with Lee County for easements clearing the way for the finalization of their portion of the massive reFRESH Fort Myers Beach project.