Public Information Officer Eric Jackson shared the news with Beach Talk Radio that Sanibel has hired Ashlee Painter to the newly created position of Chief Resilience Officer.

The Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end of Fort Myers Beach will close to vehicles intermittently beginning 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, through 6 a.m. the following morning to allow crews to set bridge beams connecting the new bridge to Estero Island.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council is considering a 26% increase in the millage rate to help make up a mult-million budget shortfall for the fiscal year that begins October 1st. Here’s how to give the council your input.

Earlier this month we reported that Seagate and the Town of Fort Myers Beach responded to the court challenge filed by 10 residents who live near the former Red Coconut property and have challenged the Town Council’s decision to approve the Seagate development

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has revealed all the details for the 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship’s. DiamondHead Resort will host the event, co-sponsored by Sand Lovers, November 20th through the 24th. 

The Sanibel-Captival Chamber of Commerce is launching a brand new promotion to help businesses ring their registers to kick off the Labor Day weekend. The Chamber is hosting its inaugural Sanibel Island Sunrise Sale on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 7:07 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kim and I want to thank everyone who came out to our 7th Anniversay show and pool party Sunday at Margaritaville. It was a perfect day and we appreciate being able to spend it with all of you.

Thank you to everyone who purchased one of our 7th Anniversary tank tops at the party Sunday at Margaritaville Resort. If you would like to purchase one today, we'll ship it for free. They are $25.

Lee County is asking the public for feedback as it updates its Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a guiding document that helps the community understand and reduce wildfire risk. Take the online survey HERE.

HM Restaurant Group has promoted Krystian Martinez to General Manager of Bonita Fish Company on Fort Myers Beach. Martinez, an employee of the restaurant group for eight years, most recently worked at Doc Ford’s on Sanibel. The restaurant will reopen this Fall.

Calusa Waterkeeper has announced open enrollment in August for its Fall 2025 Ranger Academy Training with Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh. Citizens are invited to become certified Rangers and stewards of the local waterways.

As the town of Fort Myers Beach contemplates increasing its millage rate by 26% for fiscal year 2026, and fill a $1.2 million budget shortfall, three town facilities are expected to operate at a combined $2 million deficit next year.