Merger Study to Cost Taxpayers $50,000

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The total cost for the study is $100,000, according to Fire Chief Scott Wirth. Half of the cost will be paid by the Iona-McGregor Fire District which is who State Representative Adam Botana wants Fort Myers Beach to merge with. The cost did not sit well with Fire Commissioners.

Time Change For Church Service

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Members at St. Raphael's Church want the community to know they are moving their Sunday morning service from 10AM to 9AM starting this Sunday. While the Church rebuilds they're holding services under a tent at 5601 Williams Drive where you are guaranteed healing, hope, and hospitality.

Only One Newsletter Next Week

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Due to the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, we will  only be pushing out one newsletter next week (Friday). If you do not receive our twice weekly newsletter you can subscribe for free HERE. If you see news happening, please text 239-247-3833.

Indiana Company Wants to Build a Mobile Vendor Park

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Empire Holdings out of Indiana has submitted a rezoning application to construct a Mobile Vendor Park on Estero Boulevard across the street from where the old town hall once stood. Here's the plan the company hopes the town will approve...

Wahoo Willie’s Hosting Celebration of Life

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Cypress Lake coach Maureen Cannon passed away this month after battling ALS. Cannon had a connection to Fort Myers Beach and her friends and family will celebrate her life Wednesday, May 29th at 5:30PM at Wahoo Willie's.

What’s The Future of Red Coconut?

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In September 2023 Seagate Development purchased the 10 acres that used to be the home of the beloved Red Coconut RV Park for $52 million. On Wednesday at 2PM during a special Beach Talk Radio broadcast, Seagate Executives will unveil their vision for that property. Watch the show live on our Facebook page or YouTube channel.

Denise Carlin is Our 11:40 Guest Saturday

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Carlin, a Republican, is running for Lee County School Superintendent after a referendum was approved lat year to change the position from appointed to elected. Carlin has over 30 years experience as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. There are two other candidates for the position as of today.

Our Saturday Pub Crawl is Rain or Shine

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The Beach Talk Radio 2nd Annual Day Before Father's Day Pub Crawl to benefit the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Saturday starts at Noon. The Crawl is Rain or Shine. If it's raining these beach businesses are going to need us there spending money more than ever.

How Safe Do You Feel on Fort Myers Beach?

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The Fort Myers Beach Public Safety Committee (pictured here) wants your feedback. They've put together a 5-question survey looking for input on how they can improve the safety on Fort Myers Beach.

Larry Wood Not Running For Re-Election

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After serving 9 years as a Fort Myers Beach Fire Commissioner, Larry Wood has confirmed he will not be running for re-election when his term expires at the end of this year. Ron Fleming is also up for re-election and he is running.

Salty Crab Owner Asks Town For Parking Relief

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Before Hurricane Ian The Salty Crab Restaurant operated successfully for years with no onsite parking. Town code would now require owner Greg Powers to have 62 parking spaces in order to rebuild. He's asking for a variance to eliminate the parking requirement completely.

Turtle & Shorebird Reminders

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FWC is sharing some important information about turtles and birds now that we are several weeks into the nesting season. Beachgoers can help ensure nesting success for both by giving them space, removing beach furniture and trash before leaving for the day, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests.