C.R.O.W. Announces Virtual Speaker Series
The 2021 C.R.O.W. Speaker Series will all be hosted on Zoom due to COVID-19. Advanced registration is required HERE. Presentations begin at 4:00pm, last approximately one hour, and will cover topics including Saving Florida's Wildlife Corridor, Why Snakes Are Important and Living With Burrowing Owls.
Lee County Launches COVID Reservation System
The Florida Department of Health and Lee County government have launched a reservation system and a new, larger site for free COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline healthcare workers and those 65 and older. Vaccinations resume today at a new site east of I-75 off of Daniels Parkway. It’s the site of the old airport terminal parking lot.
Captains Releases Annual Impact Report
Captains For Clean Water reports that 2020 was a year that shook the world. The water watching organization says thanks to so many supporters they were able to stay the course and make an explosive impact. They've released their annual report in the form a video, which you can watch HERE
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Join Us Tonight At Sunset Grill
The Chamber is hosting a launch party and Ribbon Cutting for Sanibel Carts tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 at The Sunset Beach Tropical Grill. Sanibel Carts is owned by Jeff Blackman and Laura DeBruce and they offer door-to-door cart delivery. We had Laura and her nephew Nick Sisson on Episode #146
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Lawsuits in Lani Kai Murder Moving Forward
While the Lee County Sheriff has not yet announced an arrest in the July 2020 murder of Johnny Jackson at the Lani Kai Motel on Fort Myers Beach, two lawsuits that resulted from the incident are moving forward.
Mission Accomplished…Earlier Than Expected
Lee County has replaced 6000 tons of beach sand that washed away along 600 linear feet in Lynn Hall Park on Fort Myers Beach during Tropical Storm ETA. The $200,000 emergency project was completed earlier than planned. The money came from Lee County’s $4.7 million beach re-nourishment trust fund.
The Beach Will Be Packed With Entertainment
While there is no official town-sanctioned fireworks celebration tomorrow night, due to COVID, there is plenty of live entertainment all over Fort Myers Beach for you to be able to keep moving, stay socially distanced, and still celebrate the New Year. Here's some of the entertainment you'll be able to enjoy Thursday...
Workout With The Wave Crew
(By Marie Schleiffer) Wave Of Vitality, located in The Sea Grape Plaza on Fort Myers Beach, is known for their amazing protein shakes and energy drinks but what you may not know is that they offer a lot more. Amazing food, nutritional counseling and workouts! Yes workouts!
It’s The Outrigger in January
The Chamber of Commerce is holding its coffee connection gathering at The Outrigger Deckside Cafe to start the year off. The networking session will from 7:30 to 9:00 on Thursday, January 7th. The Outrigger is located at 6200 Estero Boulevard. Coffee and breakfast will be served. REGISTER
Beach Kids Foundation Helps 54 Families
Despite being unable to host their annual Spirit of the Holiday fundraiser and dinner due to COVID-19, the Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation received enough donations during the holidays to deliver Christmas presents and bikes to 54 families. The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department was on hand to help with the deliveries.
How To Get COVID Vaccine Information
The United Way 211 line has been activated and local residents can call for questions related to the vaccine and its rollout here in Lee County. The number to call is 239-433-3900 or simply dial 2-1-1.
Chamber Deputy Of The Month
Sergeant James Bates from the Lee County Sheriff''s Office is the FMB Chamber deputy of the month. Sgt. Bates received a complimentary lunch at the Chamber of Commerce December luncheon at Charley's Boathouse Grill where he was given a certificate for being chosen as the deputy of the month.