Learn About The Smalltooth Sawfish
Don't miss the next “Evening at the Homestead” virtual presentation sponsored by the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. On Thursday December 17th the topic will be the Smalltooth Sawfish: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? The Plight of the Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish and What is Being Done to Promote Recovery in the U.S.
Join Us Tonight For a Special Beach Talk Radio Show
Tonight at 5PM we'll be broadcasting from La Ola in Times Square. Our guests will be Dan Allers who will tell us about the 12/19 bicycle parade, Andi Clemmons updates us on what she's doing at the Women's Club Tree Festival and Nancy Bouchard and Kelly Jones Smith from the FMB Community Foundation to discuss their latest distribution of gift cards.
Be Careful During The Holidays
(By Fire Chief Matt Love) Festive celebrations, flickering lights, and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. Here are a few statistics found by the National Fire Protection Association regarding winter holiday fires
Lee Tran Resumes Service to Beach in January
LeeTran will resume seasonal service to and along Fort Myers Beach, including the free open-air tram, beginning Jan. 3. Here are the routes...
Ray Murphy Continues As Your Mayor
After nominating himself, Mayor Ray Murphy was voted in as Mayor at the town council meeting Monday. Rexann Hosafros will continue as Vice Mayor. The term for both will be one year before the council votes again on both positions. Councilman Dan Allers nominated Jim Atterholt, however, he declined the nomination.
Time To Clear The Air About Bay Oaks
On January 11th the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will hold a joint meeting with members of its Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board. At issue is whether the town will spend approximately $5.5 million on a new Bay Oaks facility or $15 to $20 million. Here's what got us to this point.
Another Gift Card Distribution
The FMB Community Foundation will be doing another Gift Card distribution December 7-11, to help local workers get ready for Christmas. The Foundation is encouraging Fort Myers Beach business owners to notify them at WeAreFMB2020@gmail.com if they have employees having trouble making ends meet.
Council To Pick Mayor on Monday
The Mayor is not an elected position on Fort Myers Beach. The charter requires council to choose its own Mayor and Vice Mayor every year by a vote. They could decide to keep Ray Murphy on as Mayor for a year, or vote in another council member.
Chamber To Host After Hours at Shuckers
A special Business After Hours is being held Wednesday night at Shuckers on Estero Boulevard from 5:30 to 7:00. The restaurant will be unveiling a new menu during the event. The event is free for Chamber members, $15.00 for non-members. Register HERE.
You Saved The Clock
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council made it clear that they all received a lot of feedback that both residents and visitors wanted a clock to be part of a redeveloped Times Square. And that's what will happen.
The Arches Get a Lifeline
Just when it looked like there was no place left for the old arches to be reconstructed, there's new life for the remains of the stone structure that welcomed resident and visitors to the beach.