Manatee Critical After Boat Accident
On Saturday, September 5th, the Lee County Sheriff and Florida Fish and Wildlife rescued a full grown manatee after it was struck by a boat not too far from Snug Harbor restaurant. We have an update on her condition.
Friday is September 11th. Get Your Flag Ready.
Marking the 19th year since the 9/11 attacks on America, Wreaths Across America is calling on every American to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37AM and 10:03AM this Friday.
Florida Starts Paying Lost Wages
Governor DeSantis announced the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has completed its technology changes to begin paying the Federal Lost Wages Assistance program benefits to eligible Floridians.
Local Trump Boat Parade A Huge Success
Organizer Brian Rezny tells Beach Talk Radio News that he's heard estimates of between 5,000 and 11,000 boats for the Trump Boat Parade he organized over Labor Day weekend.
Town Must Make $2 Million In Fixes To Comply With ADA
A $60,000 study revealed the town of Fort Myers Beach must make over $2 million worth of property modifications, in seven different areas, to become compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. So far $50,000 has been set aside to make the changes.
2021 Songwriter Festival Dates Set
After canceling the 2020 event due to COVID the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival organizers have set their 2021 dates. Fort Myers Beach will anchor the 10-day event next year September 24-26.
Gov. Wants You To Stay Home
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants Florida residents to stay in Florida, rather than travel out of state, to help the tourism industry recover. A new in-state marketing campaign for Florida has been launched.
GoFundMe For Bruce Pierce Ends Today
Pierce, who lost his boat in a fire outside Salty Sams also lost everything he owned. He was living on the boat with his dog Layla. The owners of the Sea Gypsy Inn put him up for a few days before he left for Maine to stay with friends.Â
Protecting Florida’s Water, Wildlife, Habitat
Julie Wraithmell is the President of The Florida Audubon Society. We notified Julie that Estero Boulevard resident Eddie Rood was writing a letter to the editor about his Dune Walkover in our Tuesday edition. We offered Julie an opportunity to respond. Here is her submission.
DeSantis Picks Up Eagle
After narrowly losing his race for the 19th Congressional District to Byron Donalds, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Representative and House Majority Leader Dane Eagle to become the next executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.Â
Here’s Our Picture of The Week
And it comes from our good friend Ginger Weber. THAT looks like the perfect spot on Fort Myers beach. Thank you Ginger.. Submit your picture today to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.
When You Gotta Go…
Remember that big building that was being proposed between Nervous Nellies and Snug Harbor? The new Bayside Park building the community never really knew was about to be built.