(By “The Fairy Podmother,” Monica Lynn) In two words, love and gratitude. That’s why I do what I do. For those unfamiliar with me, I hail from Ohio and made my way to our island paradise eleven years ago. It wasn’t until 2017, however, that I began to fully appreciate the wonders of this place when I finally took to the water in my kayak.

(July 9) This morning Fort Myers Beach resident Chris Patton filed another lawsuit against the Town of Fort Myers Beach to try to delay the Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Her attorney is once again Bob Conidiaris' attorney Ralf Brooks. The suit was filed in Lee County Court with Judge Laboda. They are alleging the town's LDC/Comp Plan is unconstitutional. This will delay the project at least one more year.

(July 8) The 2nd District Court of Appeals has just affirmed the lower court ruling regarding Margaritaville. They did it without writing an opinion which is the best possible outcome for the project. We interview TPI's Tom Torgerson an hour after the ruling was handed down. WATCH IT HERE

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