Gov. Wants You To Stay Home
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants Florida residents to stay in Florida, rather than travel out of state, to help the tourism industry recover. A new in-state marketing campaign for Florida has been launched.
GoFundMe For Bruce Pierce Ends Today
Pierce, who lost his boat in a fire outside Salty Sams also lost everything he owned. He was living on the boat with his dog Layla. The owners of the Sea Gypsy Inn put him up for a few days before he left for Maine to stay with friends.Â
Protecting Florida’s Water, Wildlife, Habitat
Julie Wraithmell is the President of The Florida Audubon Society. We notified Julie that Estero Boulevard resident Eddie Rood was writing a letter to the editor about his Dune Walkover in our Tuesday edition. We offered Julie an opportunity to respond. Here is her submission.
DeSantis Picks Up Eagle
After narrowly losing his race for the 19th Congressional District to Byron Donalds, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Representative and House Majority Leader Dane Eagle to become the next executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.Â
Here’s Our Picture of The Week
And it comes from our good friend Ginger Weber. THAT looks like the perfect spot on Fort Myers beach. Thank you Ginger.. Submit your picture today to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.
When You Gotta Go…
Remember that big building that was being proposed between Nervous Nellies and Snug Harbor? The new Bayside Park building the community never really knew was about to be built.
This Month At The FMB Library
There are two very cool events going on at the Fort Myers Beach Library in the month of September. One is on Thursday, September 10th and the other is on Wednesday the 16th. Here are all the details....
We Are Down to 24
Our friends at Turtle Time have updated the latest Fort Myers Beach turtle stats: There are now 24 remaining nests to hatch compared to last weeks 32.Â
FMB, The Audubon and That Dune Walkover
This letter to the editor was submitted by FMB Homeowner Edde Rood. Beach Talk Radio News is neutral on this issue. We notified the Audubon Society that this letter would appear and offered them the opportunity to submit a response. Â
Mango Rita’s Wins First Best Restaurants Contest
In our Best Restaurants on The Beach poll, Mango Rita's pulled out in front on the last day of voting and held on to the lead taking the crown for 2020. Here's who finished in the top ten...
Turner Beach Closing For Two Months
According to the City of Sanibel, Turner Beach Park will be closed for construction from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday November 6. Lee County owns Turner Beach. The City of Sanibel has an Interlocal Agreement with Lee County to manage the park.
Health Tip of The Week
Our friends and Wave of Vitality will be providing weekly health tips so everyone living the beach life can stay on the right track and lead a healthy lifestyle. This week owner Filiz McNamara shares her top 10 list for healthy eating during a pandemic.