If You See A Skunk, Say Something…
Would you like to be a skunk researcher? There's no pay and there's no guarantee that the job won't stink. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a new project for Florida residents. The organization is looking for help learning more about the one mammal most of us try to avoid at all costs.
Lynn Hall Beach To Be Renourished
Work to restore the beach shoreline at Lynn Hall Park begins this Saturday. The beach will be closed from the pier to the north end of Lynn Hall Park. The south side of the parking lot will remain open. The restrooms and shower facilities will also stay open. The work is expected to be completed by Thursday, Dec. 24.
Nothing Over $150
The Fort Myers Beach Art Association has opened its Art Divine Holiday Sale, Nothing Over $150. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday 10-3pm with limited capacity and masking required. There are over 300 works of framed and matted original art for sale. 100% of the commission goes to the artists themselves.
And The Boat Parade Winners Are…
Over 2,000 of you watched our coverage of the 2020 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Boat Parade from Nervous Nellie's this past weekend. It was clear that local residents wanted to get outside and enjoy a community event after so many have been canceled due to the pandemic. And here are the 2020 Boat Parade winners....
It Was A Magical Night at The Ranch
Saturday night's Mile Wide Concert at The Ranch in Fort Myers was a HUGE success, according to organizer Chris O'Neill. O'Neill was our guest on Episode #141 of Beach Talk Radio. The event brought in thousands of dollars in donations and hundreds of toys.
The Mistletoe Magic Holiday Market
A handcrafted art & craft show is being held on the grounds of St. Mary's Church on Bonita Beach Road Thursday & Friday. The boutique style art show will feature over 30 artists and will be socially distanced and plenty of hand sanitizing stations. The show is being produced by Blue Ribbon Events.
Town Cancels New Years Eve Ball Drop
The New Years Eve fireworks were canceled earlier this year and yesterday the Town Council decided to cancel the Times Square Ball Drop as well. Every New Years Eve, Fort Myers Beach hosts an event in Times Square to count down the clock to the start of a new year with a ball drop above the poinsettia decorated tree in Times Square.
Learn About The Smalltooth Sawfish
Don't miss the next “Evening at the Homestead” virtual presentation sponsored by the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. On Thursday December 17th the topic will be the Smalltooth Sawfish: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? The Plight of the Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish and What is Being Done to Promote Recovery in the U.S.
Join Us Tonight For a Special Beach Talk Radio Show
Tonight at 5PM we'll be broadcasting from La Ola in Times Square. Our guests will be Dan Allers who will tell us about the 12/19 bicycle parade, Andi Clemmons updates us on what she's doing at the Women's Club Tree Festival and Nancy Bouchard and Kelly Jones Smith from the FMB Community Foundation to discuss their latest distribution of gift cards.
Be Careful During The Holidays
(By Fire Chief Matt Love) Festive celebrations, flickering lights, and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. Here are a few statistics found by the National Fire Protection Association regarding winter holiday fires
Lee Tran Resumes Service to Beach in January
LeeTran will resume seasonal service to and along Fort Myers Beach, including the free open-air tram, beginning Jan. 3. Here are the routes...
Ray Murphy Continues As Your Mayor
After nominating himself, Mayor Ray Murphy was voted in as Mayor at the town council meeting Monday. Rexann Hosafros will continue as Vice Mayor. The term for both will be one year before the council votes again on both positions. Councilman Dan Allers nominated Jim Atterholt, however, he declined the nomination.