On Tuesday, March 23rd, Sanibel’s elderly population and those who've been homebound or unable to get a vaccination appointment were finally able to get their shots on the island.

SCCF and the Sanibel Community House are hosting a virtual presentation tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm, spotlighting Solutions for a Sustainable, Renewable Energy Future for Sanibel and the Region.

Anchorage Advisory Committee Member Bob Beasley is not happy the town council ditched a plan to construct a three-story building in Bayside Park for mooring field residents. In fact, the entire committee says the town council made a mistake with one member saying the council gives in to special interest groups.

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association has sent out an action alert aimed at stopping two bills in the Legislature from being passed, Senate Bill is 2008 and the House Bill is 1429. The FRLA says the changes being proposed will be catastrophic to the way counties promote tourism in the state.

Lee County Sheriff's Deputies were caught in the act of kindness over the busy weekend on Fort Myers Beach. Deputies were out patrolling the streets and decided to take a detour and head out onto the sand. Here's what they did that had everyone smiling.

Nancy Bouchard updates us on the Community Foundation fundraiser. Marine Resources Task Force members Steve Johnson and Jennifer Rusk detail the committee's new pop-up education booths. Popeye has a new business called Bike Billboards. And, Scott Allan tells us about his fundraiser at the mancaves. FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE / PODCAST

Wednesday's Estero Boulevard Lighting stakeholders meeting will not be open to the public. Last week, when a member of the Public Safety Committee inquired about the meeting, Public Works Director Chelsea O'Riley said, "It's not open to the public, unless (Town Manager) Roger Hernstadt chooses otherwise."

The final tally from the Community Foundation's first virtual auction was $10,283 when the event concluded March 20th. 54 items were available for bidding and many people graciously opened their wallets to support the organizations mission.

The deadline of March 31st is fast approaching for those interested in applying for The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge scholarships. These scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 each.

Fort Myers Beach resident Mike "Popeye" Dearden has launched the first-of-its-kind mobile billboard advertising business in SWFLA. Bike Billboards is currently riding four routes, covering south Ft. Myers, Iona, and Ft. Myers Beach.

Pete's Time Out owners John and Debbie Lallo's grandson Tristan (son of Pete's GM Tiffany) is in Virginia playing in the national finals with the Florida Eels of the U.S. Premiere Hockey League. They won their first game in the 16-team tournament Thursday night by a score of 6-1. Keep an eye on the playoffs HERE.