Nuisance Abatement Board Members Needed
In September the town council approved the creation of a Nuisance Abatement Board to deal with repeat offenders of violent crimes on the beach. The board will be made up of seven members and, so far, the town only has six applications. If you'd like to be considered for the board, you can apply HERE
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Saturday is Mullet Media Day
The event is being held from 11-3 at Jug Creek Marina in Bokeelia. November is the beginning of mullet run season and “Mullet Media Day” celebrates the fishing community who've worked the water for generations. Many of the captains will be at the event to share stories, eat some great fish and pay tribute to the fishing industry.
Sandelli, Ruane, Mann Inauguration is Tuesday
At 8:30 a.m. today an inauguration ceremony will be held for three members of the Lee Board of County Commissioners. Current members Ray Sandelli and Frank Mann were re-elected earlier this month and Kevin Ruane joins the board as its newest member.
Where You Can Find Great Thanksgiving Meals
If you'd rather not slave behind the stove on Thanksgiving Day there are plenty of places you can go for a superb Thanksgiving Day meal on Fort Myers Beach on the 26th. Our friends at The Chamber of Commerce have listed them all HERE.
Pine Island Fair Set For November 28th
Support small businesses during Small Business Saturday. The Pine Island Arts & Crafts Fair will be held Saturday, November 28th from 9am to 4pm. You'll mingle with local artists and crafters from all over Southwest Florida, delicious food from food truck vendors.
On The Show Tomorrow Live From Pete’s
Over the years Jim and Sharon Jamieson have helped hundreds of kids have a better Christmas through their Spirit of Christmas Foundation. Brett Baugh joins us to explain how this year will be a little different. Plus Kathy Delbalzo and Paula Smith join us to talk about the Salvation Army Angel Tree which benefits the FMB Library and Garden Club.
Should FMB Be Getting More Money From Lee County?
Both Mayor Ray Murphy and Town Manager Roger Hernstadt believe Fort Myers Beach should receive more funding from Lee County because the beach is such an important county destination. The conversation about being short-changed came up during the last town council meeting when TDC funds were being discussed.
Lee County Approves $1.3 Million For Beach
The $1.3 million is coming to the beach from the Tourist Development tax. Only the City of Sanibel received more ($2 million) from the $3.5 million set aside for beach and shoreline projects.
Kudos To Deputy Justham
Lee County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Justham was chosen as the Deputy of the month on Fort Myers Beach. He was presented with a certificate Thursday afternoon at Nervous Nellies, during the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon, by Executive Director Jacki Liszak.
Eta Turns Fort Myers Beach Into A Lake
Wednesday was another hellish day for businesses on the beach. After many closed down Monday, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Eta (only to see the sun shining by afternoon), the storm regrouped out on the Gulf and walloped the island Wednesday.
Congratulations to The 2020 Mermaid Contest Winners.
The 2020 Mermaid Festival, produced by Blue Ribbon Events, is in the books. Here are all the contest winners from the event that was held at Lovers Key, November 6th through the 8th.
Mooring Field Deadbeats
The Town is doing what it can to rid the mooring field of tenants who don't pay their bills to use the service the town provides to boaters. According to court documents the town filed three lawsuits on October 30th to start the eviction process of boat owners who have delinquent accounts.