(By Kyle DeCicco, Sanibel Captiva Bank CEO) Fort Myers Beach is more than just an island community. It’s a symbol of resilience, grit and neighborly spirit. The road to recovery after Hurricane Ian has been long, and it’s far from over.

Lee County is conducting a study to help understand the potential for increasing risks from coastal flooding, sea level rise, and more intense rainfall and storm events. Take their survey HERE.

The team at The Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach invited us to a sneak peek at the new Beach Bar being rebuilt on I Street. The project broke ground back in October 2024 and the plan is to open on the 4th of July.  Check out Kim's tour on Facebook HERE

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is accepting school supply donations at its Sanibel branches in partnership with F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva. All donations collected through Aug. 2 will support students and families who live or work on the islands.

Everyone that comes to Saturday's show at Lah De Dah is eligible to win a free cabana at the Margaritaville pool which includes 6 day passes. Our audience get sinto the restaurant 30 minutes before they open at 10:30. The show goes live at 11AM.

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Water Foundation recently unveiled its new Public Water Quality Monitoring Station at The Mound House on Connecticut Street. The station provides real-time water quality data to the public

As everyone waits to see how many recall petition signatures are validated by the Lee County Elections Office, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved a resolution to cover reasonable legal expenses Karen Woodson and John King rack up to fight the recall.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council unanimously approved the Estero Island Beach Club rebuild proposal. Before Hurricane Ian EIBC was 2 buildings of about 2-3 stories. They were totally destroyed by the storm and eventually demolished.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council unanimously approved renovations, upgrades and a new building planned for the Lighthouse Resort. The resort will go from the current 75 units to 130 when completed.

By a vote of 5-0 on Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved the new Salty Crab building. Owner Greg Powers plans to break ground later this year and have the restaurant back open in the Fall of 2026.

The 2026 Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club Putt & Pub fundraising event is set for January 17th. Sponsorships are now available for the event. Here are all the details.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has donated $1,000 to FMB Strong to support its ongoing work helping residents and workers of Fort Myers Beach recover from Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton.