State representative Adam Botana will be kicking off his 2024 re-election campaign on Thursday, June 13th at Bay Water Boat Club in Bonita Springs. The event begins at 6PM. Part of Botana's district includes Fort Myers Beach.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council appointed Egret Street resident Jim Dunlap to fill the open seat on the Local Planning Agency. The seat came open when Patrick Vanasse stepped down last month after serving for 5 years.

Fran Myers and her late husband Tom owned the iconic Red Coconut RV Park since 1984. Hurricane Ian wiped out the park which was followed by Fran Myers selling the 10-acre property to Seagate Development one year later. This week we found out what Seagate hopes to build and Fran loves it.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will hold the first of two public hearings to consider the new Myerside Resort. The 49-unit boutique hotel would be built on Estero Boulevard next to the Library. Last month the LPA, in a unanimous vote, approved the project.

Ben Freeland has been making the rounds lately, discussing the future of The Arches development project on the Moss Marina property. Freeland has been meeting individually with Town Council members and others to feel them out on what might be an approvable project on that property.

As the popular paddling trail celebrates 20 years, paddlers have a chance to participate in a fun challenge and earn points for prizes and discounts. And what better way to celebrate National Trails Day on June 1, than with a paddle on the Great Calusa Blueway?

Ron Fleming has officially filed to run for another four year term as Fort Myers Beach Fire District Commissioner. The Delmar Avenue resident was first elected back in 2020.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will appoint Egret Street resident Jim Dunlap to fill the open seat on the Local Planning Agency. The seat came open when Patrick Vanasse stepped down last month after serving for 5 years.

50 people put packs filled with weights on their back and walked 6 miles in the hot sun last Sunday to raise money for 2 organizations that help veterans. The event was organized by the owners of Rude Shrimp and Hammerhead Gym.

SWFLinc recently awarded their INCredible awards and FMB Strong on Fort Myers Beach was named Non-Profit of The Year. The awards are given out to "leaders and businesses of Southwest Florida to commemorate the prosperous community they have built."

Tomorrow morning at 7:30 we're getting a tour of the Caper Beach Club on Estero Boulevard. The two buildings were heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian 19 months ago and they are getting close top opening up. Caper Beach Club is a condo community directly on the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

It's called Preserving Paradise and the focus is to keep both the ecology and economy thriving in Southwest Florida. The partnership includes four organizations –SanCap Chamber, Captains for Clean Water, The Everglades Foundation, and SCCF.