Property owner Carlos Chavez took the first major step to building back the first new structure in Times Square. The LPA unanimously approved Chavez’ 3-story structure which will include a mobile ice cream unit on the ground floor.

The Estero Island Historic Society is preparing a special March program spotlighting the history of island churches and the vital role faith communities have played on Estero Island. Volunteers are needed…

A sure sign that things are returning to normal on the island is the return of the Garden Club. The Estero Island Garden Club will hold its first meeting Monday, October 20th. They have not met since before Hurricane Ian

Skye McDonald-Newman, Community Conservation Coordinator for Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Coastal Watch, is giving a presentation about mangrove loss and restoration on Sunday, November 9 at 4PM. Admission is free. 

After suffering through Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, the Fort Myers Beach Bay Oaks Community Rec Center is back open. A ribbon-cutting celebration was held Wednesday night.

The County Canvassing Board for the Town of Fort Myers Beach special recall election will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 22nd at the Lee County Elections main office.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach has announced that a specialized beach wheelchair is now available for loan to residents and visitors. The wheelchair is designed for use on sand, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to enjoy the beach.

As instructed, Councilman John King’s attorney Morgan Bentley has filed an order to have John King’s recall petition tossed off the ballot. The order is based on the direction of Judge Kyle Cohen for Bentley to focus on the 3rd accusation against King.

Fort Myers Beach resident and LPA member Jim Dunlap joined BTR Saturday for a lively interview where he went in hard on the recall and spoke about future growth on Fort Myers Beach. And Dave Nusbaum filled in quite nicely for Kim. Here's how to watch the interview...

The Florida Department of Transportation announed Monday that at 9:30AM the new light at the base of the bridge before heading over to Fort Myers Beach will go live.

The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club is doing their part to help us save the beach VFW. If you purchase a passport between now and Sunday, $10.00 will be donated to the VFW. You can get yours HERE. 

The owners of Salty Sam’s Marina have announced that the grand opening of its newest waterfront restaurant, Marina Cantina Waterfront Tin Tiki, is tomorrow. That will be followed up by a Grand Opening celebration on October 25th.