Island Hopper Tickets Now on Sale
Scotty McCreery is the headliner at The Pink Shell Pool Party for the 2024 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest September 29th. The 9-day event begins Friday September 20th and tickets are on sale now and can be purchased HERE.
The Beach’s Booming Recovery Continues
The sound of saws and hammers on every street. Parades, fireworks, The Shrimp Festival and the return of other major events. Big developer proposals. And, property values bouncing back at an astounding pace.
Lynn Hall Park Restrooms Closed
Yesterday Lee County temporarily closed its trailer restrooms in Lynn Hall Park for maintenance and repairs. New diamond plate floors will be installed for durability. The County will provide additional port-a-potties until the repairs are completed.
Do Not Drink And Boat on The 4th
Operation Dry Water is a year-round effort to educate boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence. A heightened enforcement weekend July 4-6 will see FWC and other law enforcement partners focusing efforts on Boating Under the Influence detection and enforcement.
How We’re Helping Keep Lee County Beautiful
If you caught our show last Saturday you heard of friends from Keep Lee County Beautiful say they need gloves to help with their many cleanup events throughout the year. In fact they are need of 500 pair of gloves.
‘Ding’ Darling Buys 21.5 Acres of Land
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge has purchased 21.5 acres of land adjacent to Bay Drive -- between Isabel Drive and the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel. The purchase was possible thanks to a donation from the family Pine Rock Foundation of Minneapolis.
FWC Celebrates 25th Birthday
This week, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission celebrated its silver anniversary in conserving the wildlife and habitats of Florida and providing diverse...
Coast Guard Offers Safe Boating Class
They take place on the third Saturday of every month from 9A to 5P with the next class set for July 20th at the Pine Ridge Community Center, 15660 Pine Ridge Road, in Fort Myers. The cost is $45.00.
Seagate Submits Red Coconut Property Plans
One month after unveiling plans for the Red Coconut property on Beach Talk Radio, Seagate has officially filed those plans with the town of Fort Myers Beach. The process is now in motion. Town staff will provide Seagate with feedback before the project goes before the LPA.
Beach Bar Owners Pick Interior Designer
Interior design, cabinetry, closet and millwork firm EDGE has been awarded the interior design contract for the new Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach. The Beach Bar was destroyed by Hurricane Ian September 28, 2022 and is in the process of rebuilding.
The Mayor’s Show Returns Sunday
We're back this Sunday at 11AM LIVE from Wahoo Willie's with Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers. After 2 weeks off we have plenty of issues to discuss. Breakfast is served at 9AM. Come watch the show live and enjoy a great meal and drinks on the beach.
Fire Department to See $3.9 Million Revenue Recovery
If the Fort Myers Beach Fire District Board does not raise the millage rate going into 2025 they will see $3.9 million more in revenue over 2024. That jump is due to the increase in beach property values. The Fire District millage rate is $2.9851 per $1,000 of assessed property value.