Mayor Wants Town To Enforce The Mask Ordinance
And that includes fines if they are warranted. The Mayor wants the town manager to do his job and enforce the ordinance. The conversation was initiated by Councilman Bill Veach who also wants to see the town's mask ordinance more strictly enforced. The ordinance has been in effect for months and not a single ticket has been issued.
Watch Our Chris Patricca Interview
On Monday night, in a special episode of Beach Talk Radio, we interviewed District 3 School Board Member - and candidate - Chris Patricca. District 3 includes Fort Myers Beach. Before you hit the polls today, we hope you'll check out our interview HERE.
Fireworks Celebration Canceled
The town of Fort Myers Beach will not have a New Years Eve fireworks celebration to send 2020 off into history. Town Manager Roger Hernstadt was unable to find a barge solution, not to exceed $15,000, a budget the council set. The Fireworks will now be stored until at least July 4, 2021 at a cost of $4,000.
Town Gives Event Organizers a Nice Break     Â
The town council has approved a credit for event organizers who paid for permits before COVD-19 hit and events were canceled. If an organization has a recurring event, such as the Sunset Celebration in Times Square or the Lions Club's Shrimp Festival, organizers are encouraged to work with the town to get a credit for a future event, when events start back up again.
Daylight Saving Time = Smoke Alarm Reminder
(By Matthew R. Love) Every fall, FMBFD would like to take the opportunity to provide a crucial reminder. The simple habit of changing and testing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms when setting the clocks back in November for Daylight Saving Time can save a life.
Gather Up Your Household Waste
The town is hosting a free household waste drop-off at Bay Oaks this Friday from 8a.m. to noon. What you may drop off: leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals. Get more details on the town website HERE.
Welcome To Paradise
(By Robert Howell) We're having some beautiful days here on Estero Island. And maybe you've noticed, our Gulf side water has been especially beautiful! Our Bay side also has been quite pretty. The color and clarity of the water is affected by many factors.
Getting On The Same Page
Times Square Business owners met this week to try to get on the same page with the town about details they're concerned about in the upcoming redevelopment of Times Square. They followed up their own meeting with a get together with town staff to pass along their ideas and concerns. Here's what went down...
On The Show Tomorrow Morning
We'll have members of the Fort Myers Beach PTO in to discuss their FMB Strong mask fundraiser, and Danielle Lynch joins us to talk about the upcoming Mermaid Festival at Lovers Key. We also have a ton of giveaways for the show tomorrow. Join us live from Pete's Time Out at 9AM or watch the show HERE on our FB page.
The Cottage Hosting Their 33rd Annual Costume Party
Halloween is the favorite night of the year for our friends at The Cottage. They cannot wait to celebrate with you at their 33rd Annual Cottage Costume Party this Saturday. Costume up for your chance to win cash prizes. The party begins at 8PM, costume winners will be picked at 11.
What Going on At The Your Library?
Our friends at the Fort Myers Beach Library tell us that the Library Cafe will be opening soon but, until then, there are still plenty of cold drinks and snacks for hungry book readers on the 3rd floor, Monday through Friday from 10-2. Here's what's going on at the library for the first half of November.