What To Do For The Boat People
For the residents of the Fort Myers Beach mooring field things are in a state of disarray. Not too long ago it appeared they were on a path to getting a new castle, at Bayside Park, with new bathrooms, showers and a place to wash their clothes.
FRIDAY NIGHT TUNE IN ALERT
Join Beach Talk Radio tonight at 5PM live from Cantina 109. Kim and Ed will interview Lee County School Board District 2 Candidate Jeff McCullers and City of Fort Myers Ward 2 Councilman Johnny Streets, who's running for re-election. The show will be broadcast live on the Beach Talk Radio Facebook page HERE.
Enough Of Those Pesky Green Iguana’s
The Sanibel City Council has voted to reinstate the Green Iguana Removal Program which had been suspended due to COVID-19 budget cuts.
The 2021 Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Is On
After making agonizing last-minute decisions this year to cancel the Shrimp Festival in the early stages of COVID-19, organizers at The Lions Club have been given the go ahead to proceed as if the 2021 event, set for March 13th and 14th, will take place. Here's what you need to know.
Sally Hurts Turtle Count
Our friends at Turtle Time checked in with their weekly update on the turtles nesting on Fort Myers Beach. There are now 10 remaining nests to hatch compared to 19 last week. Unfortunately, some nests in the Critical Wildlife Area were lost due to Tropical Storm Sally.
Donalds Complaint Dismissed
The Florida Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint about Republican House candidate Byron Donalds. In a press release posted to its website this week the Ethics Commission said a complaint against Donalds lacked legal sufficiency.
CRAB Needs You
The Community Resource Advisory Board, a 7 member committee, has openings. In fact there may be 5 slots that need to be filled soon. Currently there are 3 vacancies and two existing members have terms set to expire next month. So, what is the Community Resource Advisory Board?
Sanibel Essay Contest
Sanibel 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are invited to participate in the Annual Veterans Day Essay Contest. Every year the City of Sanibel and the Lee Coast Chapter Military Officers Association of America present the program honoring community's Veterans of U.S. Military Service.Â
Do You Understand The New Fertilizer Regs?
Members of The Marine Resources Task Force Committee recently discussed the town's new fertilizer ordinance (20-05) which was adopted back in February. The ordinance was put in place because of the damage unregulated fertilizer use can cause, not only to humans, but the environment as well.
Expect Delays on Estero Boulevard This Week
This week contractors for the town and Lee County are installing new water main, sanitary sewer force main, storm drainage, and sidewalk and rebuilding roadway on Estero Boulevard from Strandview Avenue/Publix to the south end of the island.
Will The Nuisance Abatement Vote Pass Monday?
The final vote on a Nuisance Abatement Board is expected at the town council meeting Monday night. Tune into Beach Talk Radio tomorrow when our guests will be Dawn and Bryan Thomas (pictured) who are in favor of the NAB. They've crunched the Lani Kai Sheriff call numbers and have a very different perspective than the Lani Kai consultant.
Kim Filling In For Brendon Friday Night
We go live from Cantina 109 Friday night at 5PM. One of our guests will be School Board candidate Jeff McCullers, who's running against incumbent Melissa Giovannelli. It's important to know who's running for school board because of the impact they have on education and taxes in our area. Set yourself a reminder to watch the show HERE
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