Cary and Laura Kledzik, owners of 6140 Court Street, received approval from the LPA to build a pickleball court in their front yard. The Kledzik's applied to the LPA for a variance to build the court and by a vote of 6-0 the LPA sent it onto the Town Council with their stamp of approval.

The Neighborhood Company was back in front of the LPA Tuesday where it received easy approval for the third 7-11 store the company is working to rebuild. Construction will begin in about 9 months on the store across from Lynn Hall Park.

Times Square property owner Brad Benson (pictured here with Mango Rita's owners Jason and Jacinta) has died. Brad had been dealing with health issues in recent years and passed away this week. He was 71 years old.

Fort Myers Beach Town Manager Andy Hyatt has been on the job for one year. On May 6th the Town Council will evaluate Hyatt's performance so far. That evaluation will be held out in the open at the council meeting. Here's how the Council will grade Hyatt.

Flamingo Street resident Kimberly Scherman says she's fed up with speeders on her street and she and her neighbors are taking action. Scherman says after speeders ignored "slow down" signs she's purchased these items and plans to put them out on her street.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council held a 2 hour and 15 minute meeting to start the process of developing a new strategic plan. The meeting was facilitated by Angela Crist from the Florida Institute of Government. Here's what the town paid for her services.

The Estero Island Historic Society's historic cottage and museum will be open to the public on Saturday from 10AM to Noon. Take a few minutes and stop by to learn about the island's history, purchase a book or Afghan or volunteer to help with one of their many projects.  

Alex King is hosting the next Chamber of Commerce networking coffee event Thursday at 8AM. The event is being held at 100 Lovers Lane. REGISTER

Earlier this week, the Times Square Committee, which is made up of Times Square property owners, sent a preliminary rendering of a proposed new Times Square. The rendering was sent to several Town Council members and the Chamber of Commerce.

We could use a little help with donations for our Day Before Mothers Day 5K. Every penny we save on supplies is another penny in the pocket of the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club. We've put together a wish list of items HERE. If you're able to help, that would be great.

Big decisions are being made about rebuilding Fort Myers Beach. All of those decisions go through the Local Planning Agency before landing in front of the Town Council. As of this week, the LPA is short one person after the resignation of Patrick Vanasse.

Congressman Byron Donalds and Senator Rick Scott have jointly introduced legislation to provide tax relief for National Flood Insurance Program and private insurance policyholders across Southwest Florida, Florida and the nation.