CROW Welcomes New Education/Marketing Intern
Haillie Mesics has joined CROW as a Conservation Education and Marketing Intern. Mesics, who's from Vermont, received her Bachelors degree in Philosophy with concentrations in legal advocacy, sustainability, and wildlife conservation from the University of Tampa.
Man Accused of Sexual Assault During Massage
70-year old Barry Gould is under arrest after being accused of sexual assault during a massage at Armando's Day Spa on Fort Myers Beach where he worked as an independent contractor.
Homeless Man Accused of Starting Fire Near Business
It could have been a very bad situation behind Mangorita's Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach Tuesday morning if the fire the homeless man is accused of starting to keep warm reached the other side of the hallway, which is all wood.
A Public Hearing You Will Want To Attend
The Lee County Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing on January 28th from 5p.m to 7p.m. at Bay Oaks about the plan to replace the 24-foot Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Estero Boulevard with a new 60-foot fixed bridge. The hearing will also be accessible online.
County Signs Deal To Finalize Estero Boulevard Project
Estero Bay Improvement Association, Inc. – Bay Beach Master Association - has signed an agreement with Lee County for easements clearing the way for the finalization of their portion of the massive reFRESH Fort Myers Beach project.
Taste of the Islands Winners Announced
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) announced the winners of the 39th Taste of the Islands. This year’s “Reimagined” event featured 31 restaurants from Sanibel and Captiva that diners visited throughout the month of November.
LeeTran Rolls Out New Mobile App
It's called LeeFare and, in the age of COVID-19, the app allows for for quick and contactless fare payments. The app is available for Apple and Android mobile devices.
Will The Lights Ever Come On?
"It amazes me that they (town council) are willing to spend millions of dollars on three projects but they don't care about the lighting. They keep pushing it to another consultant. They don't have their priorities." Public Safety Committee Member Heidi Jungwirth
Environment of Leadership
(By Matthew R. Love) As we continue to take care of our community in changing times, I shared a few thoughts with you back in September about leadership and accessibility. As a life-long student of community leadership, I can’t help but couple a few neat ideas with one of my other loves, amazing coffee.
One Red Wave We Could All Do Without
The last thing we want to be reporting on is the possibility that Red Tide will be an issue again for our area. The impact Red Tide had on local businesses 2 years ago was devastating. Over the last week, many of you have told us you smell that smell, some have even seen dead fish on the beach. And now this from the City of Sanibel....
Our Guests on Beach Talk Radio Tomorrow
It's an action packed show tomorrow with three GREAT GUESTS. Local resident Louise Kowitch will make her first appearance on the show. Louise, a Calusa Waterkeeper Board Member, is a Certified Florida Master Naturalist who leads interpretive beach walks and monitors water quality in Estero Bay. But that's not all....