Tempers Flare at Bay Oaks Committee Meeting
Town Manager Roger Hernstadt was called out by several members of the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board for altering their plan for the new Bay Oaks facility without notifying them.
Radio Host Launches Voice For Veterans
Local radio company Beasley Media Group has launched The Bravery Network, a weekend public affairs radio show hosted by B103.9 Morning Show Personality and Army veteran Jason “Big Mama” Jones. The program is dedicated to shining a light on issues veterans face.
Knickle Thanks The Community
In today's letter to the editor, beach resident Jim Knickle, who was elected to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District this week, has a few words he'd like to share with the community...
Why I Love Fort Myers Beach
(By Christy Hennessey) The nature, the beauty, and charter of an authentic beach town really appealed to us. Back in those days, we would stay at “Bay to Beach” on the north end for our vacations. We eventually became original owners at White Cap Beach Condos which were built across from Newton Park.
Mermaid Fest Begins Today
Mermaid Fest 2020, which is produced by Blue Ribbon Events, will be held at Lovers Key today through Sunday. The first large-scale event since before COVID features local not for profits with a mission to educate and share their love for saving our oceans and local wildlife.
On The Show Tomorrow
One of our favorite guests returns to Beach Talk Radio tomorrow. Megan Heil joins us at 9AM for a discussion about her recent dive to the 327' long USCG Cutter Duane. Megan is also chair of the Local Planning Agency so we'll talk about the year ahead for that committee. And we have more giveaways from the Mermaid Festival which begins today.
Who Will Be The Next Mayor of Fort Myers Beach?
On Monday, November 16th at the next Town Council meeting, the five council members are required to pick a Mayor for the next year. According to the town's charter, "At the first meeting after the second Tuesday in November, the council, by majority vote, shall elect from its membership a mayor."
Resident Accuses Town Manager of Targeting Kids
As we reported on our Facebook page, Town Manager Roger Hernstadt took his first steps to enforce the town's mask mandate by requiring the kids at Bay Oaks to wear masks during the after-school program. Up until that point, the kids were kept six feet apart by staff. At least one parent believes Hernstadt is targeting their kids.
Nichols, Sandelli, Patricca Win
Kudos to Jim Knickle for his decisive victory to the Fort Myers Beach Fire Board (Jim is pictured here from his appearance on our show). And Congrats to Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli for his victory over Todd Truax and Chris Patricca for holding onto her district 3 school board seat.
Sandelli To Speak at Chamber Event
The next FMB Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nervous Nellie's. The Chamber networking event will feature Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli. New Chamber members will also be presented with their membership plaques.
More Kudos for The FMB Fire Department
Congratulations to FMB Executive Assistant Fire Chief Ron Martin for achieving the level of Chief Fire Officer and Deputy Fire Marshal Jennifer Campbell for advancing to the level of Fire Marshal.
Here’s Your $45K Per Year Lobbyist
Florida lobbyist Ron Book will continue to receive a $45,000 per year salary from Fort Myers Beach taxpayers. Book rambled on for 40 minutes in front of the council Monday, dropping names of politicians and giving the council a Florida geography lesson. Throughout his speech he failed to mention whether he spends any time lobbying the most important issue to beach residents.