Florida COVID Cases Lowest Since June
Florida health officials say there were fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases between Sunday and Monday. There were 738 cases in the state on Monday. You have to go back to early June to find a day with less than 1,000 reported cases.
Accessibility of Leadership
(By FMB Fire Chief Matt Love) In the recent environment, so many of us have found leadership challenges thrust upon us like never before. Whether we are local business owners, board members, or members of our community striving to aid others through these times, we are leaders.
Mound House Opening Back Up
As of October the 6th The Mound House on Fort Myers Beach will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9AM to 4PM. The facility has been closed due to COVID-19.
Free Masks and Hand Sanitizer on Sanibel
The City of Sanibel received an allotment of COVID Personal Protective Equipment from Lee County and is distributing the items Wednesday and Thursday. From 11A-5P hand sanitizer and masks will be given out at The Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way) via drive-thru, contactless pickup.
Chamber Breakfast at Tuckaway This Thursday
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting its October Coffee Connection meeting on the 1st at The Tuckaway Cafe on Estero Boulevard. The free 7:30A-9:00A networking event will include complimentary coffee and breakfast goodies from owners Amy and Tre Gillette.
Times Square Restaurants Get A Break
Red Tide, COVID restrictions, a completely lost season and a mask mandate. Restaurants on Fort Myers Beach have had to deal with many issues outside their control over the past two years.
Meeting Being Held Today To Address The Homeless
Today at 1:30PM a work session with be held by the Lee County Board of Commissioners to address the rising homeless population in the County. It's an issue that also impacts Fort Myers Beach. The meeting is open to the public and we'll be carrying the meeting live on our Facebook page HERE.
Town One Step Closer To Slowing Boats Down
It's been a year in the making and still has one final hurdle before it becomes a reality. The town is closing in on getting the speed limit lowered, on a specific stretch of waterway, after new 25MPH signs popped up in 2019, much to the surprise of beach residents. Here's the story...
When Will We See The Margaritaville Shovels?
This week TPI gave the community a progress report on the Margaritaville Resort project now that the lawsuits are settled and the company is engaged in the financing phase. The one question that's now on everyone's mind is...when will the construction begin.
Feds Pitch In For Fort Myers Airport Facelift
So many people that visit Fort Myers Beach make their way here via the Southwest Florida International Airport. The Trump administration has awarded the airport $14.5 million of a $335 million pool of grants being passed out to airports around the country.
Join Us Tomorrow Morning For a Killer Show
We have another great show planned for tomorrow live from Pete's Time Out. Lee County School Board candidate Jacqueline Perez joins us at 9:05, followed by Stephanie Buboltz and Megan Allers from the FMB Woman's Club. Our anchor guest is Blake Thompson from State Insurance USA. And, we have this special deal....
Yoga Returns to Lovers Key Next Week
The Friends of Lovers Key offers Yoga on the Gazebo at Lovers Key State Park every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 A.M. this season beginning Friday, October 2. Classes are taught by instructors from The Saba Movement Center and FMB Yoga Project.