Furry, Feathered Friends Need Fostering
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is looking for animal lover volunteers to help them raise orphaned wildlife, including doves, squirrels, and opossums.
FMB Kiwanis Donates To School
When the Beach Kiwanis Club realized the Beach School needed new books for their library, they donated $1500.00 to help defray the cost. Kiwanis President Sandy Lepley and Community and Youth Services Chair Jessica Hernstadt presented the check.
Everglades Update
On Wednesday the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is hosting a panel discussion on the benefits of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir project.
FMB Continues Mask Mandate
By a vote of 3-2 the Fort Myers Beach Town Council has voted to extend its Emergency Declaration requiring masks and social distancing. The ordinance carries a fine for businesses up to $500. Dan Allers and Jim Atterholt voted no.
Lee County Launches ‘Our Water Story’ Website
Lee County has launched a new citizen resource website, Our Water Story: Lee County's Water Quality Initiative. The website invites Lee County residents to learn Lee County's water story.
Cruiser’s Appreciation Day Canceled
On Wednesday the Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Committee canceled the 2021 Cruiser’s Appreciation Day for the second year in a row. The April event, typically held at Matanzas, celebrates the success of the 70 mooring ball field. Matanzas provides upland services to mooring field residents.
Another Award For Jacki
In a News-Press column, Cape Coral Community Foundation CEO Michael Chatman released the organizations 2021 Generous Leaders list. Coming in at #6 this year, Fort Myers Beach Chamber President Jacki Liszak.
If You See Something – Call It In
Anyone cruising around Facebook the last few days would have a hard time missing photos being posted about dead fish washing up on Fort Myers Beach due to Red Tide. FWC has a hotline set up for anyone to call toll free to report dead and/or diseased fish.
Fashion Show Raises Close to $8K
The Fashion Show held at Santini Plaza on Saturday pulled in nearly $8,000 for The Community Foundation. The event featured swag bags, 50/50 raffles, prize giveaways and WeAreFMB merchandise. If you missed the event you can watch it on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
CROW Speaker to Talk About Bats
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife continues its virtual speaker series Tuesday, February 23rd with Bats & Lubee 101 - Biology, Conservation and Education by Brian Pope, Director for Lubee Bat Conservancy.
FMB Chamber Annual Meeting Set For March 4
The theme this year is A Night at the Speakeasy and Diamondhead Resort will host the March 4th event from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person.
Museum Hires New Executive Director
(SANIBEL) Sam Ankerson has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Ankerson comes to Sanibel from West Palm where he was Deputy Director, COO and Special Projects Director at the Norton Museum of Art.