Popular Fishing Tournament Set For November
The Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament returns to Matlacha Saturday, November 14 with proceeds benefiting the Candleighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that supports children with blood disorders and their families.
Local Musician Honored
It was a packed house at Pete's Time Out this past Sunday as friends gathered to remember their friend Dave Collaton who passed away earlier this year from cancer at the age of 55.
It’s Time To Help A Friend
During a routine colonoscopy this month Beach Buddy Tours Captain John Simoneau was diagnosed with colon cancer. With COVID-19 hammering the business hard this was terrible news to have to receive.
Artwork To Be Displayed At Shuckers
On October 19th the Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery will partner with Shuckers to display and sell artwork in the Shuckers indoor dining area. The FMBAA artwork being featured will be from past presidents Lee Ackert, Michele Barron Buelow, and Gretchen Johnson.
How To Stay Safe In The Kitchen
(By Fire Chief Matt Love) I would like to take the opportunity to recognize this year’s Fire Prevention Week (which was October 4-10) campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen. This year’s theme worked to educate everyone about the simple, but important actions one can take to stay safe in the kitchen.
Lake O Discharges Begin This Week
The Army Corp of Engineers announced the discharges will start Tuesday or Wednesday. Florida Commander Andrew Kelly announced Friday that the rate likely will be 1.16 billion gallons a day east to the St. Lucie River and 2.59 billion gallons a day west to the Caloosahatchee River.
Sanibel is Hiring
The City of Sanibel is looking to hire part-time "After-School" recreation aides. Applicants must be a current high school senior or high school graduate, 17 or older. Experience working with youth desirable but not required. Pay is $13 per hour. More info HERE
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The FMB Fire Department. Always Keeping You Safe
(By Marie Schleiffer) This week the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department conducted an "After The Fire" neighborhood canvas as part of its risk reduction program. The department does the canvases after a preventable fire has been identified.
Atterholt Responds to Rood And Kroemer
Fort Myers Beach Town Councilman Jim Atterholt has become the target of the ire of homeowners Eddie Rood and Kurt Kroemer who are fighting with the town for approval for a dune walkover that would give them access to the beach.
Join Us For a Special Sunday At Pete’s
From 12-4 Pete's Time Out is hosting a party of remembrance and celebration for the life of local musician Dave Collaton who died of cancer in April. We'll have live music in Dave's honor from some of our favorite local musicians. Come and share your favorite tales of Dave.
The Mystery of The Oily Blue Heron
(By Kim Ryan) Fort Myers Beach Naturalist Robert Howell assisted in getting this Great Blue Heron the help it desperately needed. The bird covered beak to tail in oil was first seen by a runner on the beach who approached workers on the dredging project for assistance. They contacted Howell.
Meet The Beach Dentist
(By Kim Ryan) There are so many amazing businesses on Fort Myers Beach, some you may know others you may not. Every week we like to highlight or introduce you to one. Today we'd like to tell you all about local dentist Dr. Nancy Bouchard, owner of Smiles with Care.