The Mermaid is Closing…For Sure This Time
This owners of the iconic Mermaid Lounge say they will be closing on May 3rd. The property where the Mermaid is located will be part of the new Margaritaville Resort which is expected to break ground in June.
A Record Breaking Beach Season
And it's just what the beach needed after a business busting Red Tide season, a COVID killing 2020 season, and a season without any major beach events this year. It's pretty much unanimous from hotel and restaurant owners on Fort Myers Beach.
On The Saturday Show
Water safety will be the topic. Our guests: Golisano Children's Hospital Safe Kids Coordinator Sally Kreuscher, Dan Eaton from the U.S. Coast Guard and Paul Demello who created a foundation after losing his 13-month twin boys (pictured here) in a drowning accident. Come down to Pete's Time Out to see the show live at 9AM.
Slow Down Please
Manatees are on the move. FWC wants to remind boaters to be on the lookout for Manatees leaving their winter homes and to slow down to avoid accidents.
CROW Unveils New Logo
This design may be familiar to some, it was first used in CROW's marketing for the 2020 Taste of the Islands.
Hey, Don’t Throw That Away
Don’t miss out on the last film of the 2021 virtual film series presented by “Ding” Darling Wildlife society which will air on Monday, April 12th. Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story.
The Summer Show Begins Tomorrow
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery presents the Summer Show of all original artwork in both galleries beginning Saturday. The gallery is now open Monday-Saturday 10-3pm with limited capacity and masks required.
Gov Wants to Reward Teachers, Principals
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis proposed $1,000 bonuses to public school principals and full-time teachers (grades Pre-K through 12th grade). The bonuses, totaling $216 million, would come from the third round of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.
Locals To Feds: Stop Dumping On Us
With the Red Tide disaster of 2018 still fresh in their minds, the Lee County Board of Commissioners and Mayors from all around Lee County have written a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers. The focus of the letter...Don't Dump On Us.
Myerside Owners Giving Tours This Week
The owners of Myerside Resort and Cottages, located on School street near Bay Oaks, are giving tours this week to any local residents interested in seeing firsthand why they are requesting a zone change from the town council. A second public hearing will be held on the issue April 5.
Mermaid Fest Begins Today
Mermaid Fest FMB is Friday through Sunday at Lover's Key. The event is a collaboration of artists, wellness groups and not for profits. Here's a look at the weekend's activities.
She’s Expected To Make a Full Recovery
A beautiful sunny day on Fort Myers Beach this past Saturday could have ended in tragedy if not for some fast acting good samaritans and local law enforcement agencies. 31 year old Petrona Castaneea Rafel was underwater for nearly four minutes near Bowditch Beach before she was spotted and saved.