Another Award For Jacki
In a News-Press column, Cape Coral Community Foundation CEO Michael Chatman released the organizations 2021 Generous Leaders list. Coming in at #6 this year, Fort Myers Beach Chamber President Jacki Liszak.
If You See Something – Call It In
Anyone cruising around Facebook the last few days would have a hard time missing photos being posted about dead fish washing up on Fort Myers Beach due to Red Tide. FWC has a hotline set up for anyone to call toll free to report dead and/or diseased fish.
Fashion Show Raises Close to $8K
The Fashion Show held at Santini Plaza on Saturday pulled in nearly $8,000 for The Community Foundation. The event featured swag bags, 50/50 raffles, prize giveaways and WeAreFMB merchandise. If you missed the event you can watch it on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
CROW Speaker to Talk About Bats
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife continues its virtual speaker series Tuesday, February 23rd with Bats & Lubee 101 - Biology, Conservation and Education by Brian Pope, Director for Lubee Bat Conservancy.
FMB Chamber Annual Meeting Set For March 4
The theme this year is A Night at the Speakeasy and Diamondhead Resort will host the March 4th event from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person.
Museum Hires New Executive Director
(SANIBEL) Sam Ankerson has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Ankerson comes to Sanibel from West Palm where he was Deputy Director, COO and Special Projects Director at the Norton Museum of Art.
Kiwanis Kudos
The Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis Club donated $10,000 to Golisano Children's Hospital-Barbara's Friends/Kimmie's Angels for kids with cancer. This is part of the FMB Kiwanis Club's commitment to the children's hospital, and is this club's top priority.
Eagle Released By CROW After 3-Month Rehab
(SANIBEL) The Bald Eagle was rescued on November 8 in Cape Coral after it was spotted struggling in the water of the South Spreader Waterway just south of Veterans Parkway.
Free Tarpon Clinic in March
The Fort Myers Beach Tarpon Hunters Club has announced its annual FREE Tarpon fishing and tackle clinic will be held March 3rd at 7:00pm at Bonita Bills Waterfront Cafe Clubhouse.
Boulevard Lights Back in The Spotlight
It could be the most studied road in Lee County, perhaps the United States. The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has been trying to figure out how to light up Estero Boulevard since at least 2013. The Boulevard is back in the spotlight and you'll be writing another consultant a big check.
The Freeze is Over
(SANIBEL) J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will once again be offering free educational tours after being granted permission to proceed from federal officials. The tours are limited to 10 people or less and will operate through April 11th.
Finding the Perfect Vacation Rental
(By Bob Oaks) The pressure is on! You’ve been volunteered to find the perfect vacation rental for your extended family (in-laws, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and grandparents). There’s a lot riding on the decision because everyone has their own list of priorities.