You Will Pay More Next Year
If government doesn't get you one way, they'll get you another. While the town of Fort Myers Beach did pass a budget that does not raise taxes, nearly every fee a contractor pays, whether its for commercial or residential work, will increase in 2021. And, of course, that increase will trickle down to you.
Big Debate Tonight
We'll be hosting a debate between the two Lee County School Board candidates running for district 3, which includes Fort Myers Beach. Join us at 5PM tonight for the debate between incumbent Chris Patricca and challenger Jacqueline Perez from Cantina 109 in the Gulf Coast Town Center.
The Meeting of The Business Minds
A big thanks to Tre and Amy Gillette at The Tuckaway Cafe for hosting the monthly Chamber Breakfast Thursday morning. It was an excellent turnout where local business owners had a chance to exchange ideas and talk shop as the beach prepares for what everyone hopes is a very busy season. The food, as always, was excellent.Â
Progress On The Road to a New Fire Department
The first step to building a brand new fire station has been taken. On October 1st the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department entered into the Request for Qualification process to engage its Professional Design team.
Here’s What’s Going on at The Library This Month?
From a gallery of 100 oil paintings to Russ Carter's FMB history lesson to Read To The Dog Day, the Fort Myers Beach Library is loaded with great events for the entire family this month. Let's take a look...
Paula Gets A Tour
The widow of former Fort Myers Beach Mayor and County Commissioner Larry Kiker was recently given a tour of the Larry Kiker Preserve. Paula Kiker, pictured here with Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, on a recent tour of the 4,000 acres of land named after her late husband.
Foundation Distributing Gift Cards This Week
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation is continuing with the #WeAreFMBÂ gift card distribution to help employees impacted by the loss of business due to the pandemic. Here are all the details...
Chamber Membership Lunch at Charley’s
Charley's Boathouse and Grill will host the the October Chamber membership lunch this Thursday from 11:30 to 1:00. Jacob Winge from the Everglades Wonder Gardens is the guest speaker. The cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Charley's is located at 6241 Estero Boulevard.
Ding Darling Fees Increase
As of October 1st the entry fees for the J.N Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel have increased. The daily entry fee for vehicles will be $10 (up from $5) and the Refuge Annual pass will be $25 (up from $12). The biker and hiker fee of $1 stays the same.
Sanibel Extends Mask Mandate
The City of Sanibel Town Council has been meeting on a weekly basis to re-evaluate its COVID-19 State of Emergency. The council is meeting tonight to approve its 2021 budget. Prior to the meeting Mayor Kevin Ruane extended the State of Emergency for another 7 days.
Negotiations Underway
As we reported last week, the team at TPI was expecting a financing term sheet to fund the construction that will lead to the Margaritaville resort on Fort Myers Beach. That term sheet was received and the two sides are now negotiating.
Is The Mask Mandate Still Valid?
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida was moving into Phase 3 last Friday his Executive Order also suspended all outstanding fines and penalties, including any fines moving forward, related to COVID-19 on individuals. His order did not mention fines on businesses. So how does impact Fort Myers Beach?