We Can Find A Home For These Pets For The New Year
Isabelle at Findahomegiveahome Pet Rescue fills us in on her latest crew of furry friends she's trying to get adopted. This week we have all the details on two dogs and one cat. We start off with Roxy...
Times Square Fees May Increase Despite COVID Shutdowns
On October 1st, the square footage fees restaurants pay the town of Fort Myers Beach will increase from $10.00 per square foot to $12.50 per square foot. That is, unless the council decides to delay the increase to help those businesses out. The Mayor does not sound like he wants to help.
It’s Time For A Turtle Update
Our friends at Turtle Time have updated the latest Fort Myers Beach turtle stats: Total nests remain at 131 loggerhead sea turtle nests. There are 58 remaining nests to hatch. There have been 144 false crawls. Exactly what is a false crawl?
Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Sanibel Beach
Wednesday afternoon, a single-engine, single-seat Piper Aircraft flying a banner over Sanibel had to make an emergency landing on the beach near West Gulf Beach Drive. The pilot reported the aircraft began to sputter for unknown reasons. He released the banner and made an emergency landing. There were no injuries.
My Kayak Adventure With Ranger Rob
(By Kim Ryan) One of the best things about being on Beach Talk Radio for me is meeting so many fascinating people and the wonderful opportunities to join them in some amazing experiences. This week I was invited to join a kayak tour guided by Ranger Rob.
Council Still Considering Nuisance Abatement Board
It's unknown at this time if a Nuisance Abatement Board has the votes to pass the full Fort Myers Beach town council. It is clear considering one for the beach is still on the table. Discussions about creating a Nuisance Abatement Board began after the murder at the Lani Kai in July.
Meet The New FMB Women’s Club President
Kathryn Klar was born in Cleveland but lived on the east coast of Florida for 40 years. She came to the island of Fort Myers Beach as a vacationer in the 70's but in January of 2018 decided to make the island her permanent home. Her line of work is Real Estate. The name of the company she works for is FMB Realty.
Council Considering $10 Million Loan
The money would be used to pay for the three major projects the town is considering: Bay Oaks, Times Square and Bayside Park. Bay Oaks is expected to be the biggest expense of the three.
Atterholdt: Fort Myers Beach Going Through Renaissance
Appearing on episode #125 of Beach Talk Radio, Saturday August 8th, town councilman Jim Atterholdt reeled off a laundry list of positive changes taking place on Fort Myers Beach. He said the island is going through a renaissance.
Two Lawsuits Filed Against Lani Kai
Both lawsuits are a result of the murder that took place on the property of the hotel last month. Fort Myers attorney Joe North is representing both Thomasina Daniels, the mother of 22-year old Johnny Jackson, who was the man killed, and Jackson's cousin Traviasia Blanks.
My Amazing Time With The Turtles
(By Kim Ryan) Last Friday, in the middle of turtle nesting season which runs May 1-October 31st, I was thrilled to accompany Cindy Johnson, one of many Turtle Time volunteers, for a 3 day dig. What you may ask is that?
Why The FMB Fire Department is a “People Department”
(By Chief Matt Love) Hello Beach Community! I hope this finds you and your family safe, healthy, and enjoying the summer. On behalf of the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department, we're honored to provide you regular updates through BTRN. A special thank you to Ed and Kim for inviting us to provide our community with a wide spectrum of information.