The Florida Department of Transportation tells Beach Talk Radio News the base-of-the bridge project, that's been in the works for years, will not begin until August. The project was expected to start this month. FDOT says the contractor needs more time to purchase materials.

On Tuesday the Lee County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve a $1.18 million contract with consulting company Stantec to design a replacement fishing pier on Fort Myers Beach. The design phase of the project is expected to take 18 months.

Our friend Kathy Nash is chairing a new Adopt-A-Nest Program at Lovers Key State Park. Kathy says this is a way for the public to become more involved in the upcoming turtle season, while raising money to help protect the nests and also to help the park.

Last week we had quite a lively conversation about biking and e-biking on Estero Boulevard on the Beach Talk Radio Facebook page. This Tuesday at 9AM, the Public Safety Committee will be discussing the town's messaging about bike safety.

With season winding down, the LeeTran free Tram on Fort Myers Beach will stop operating on Wednesday, April 24th. The Tram runs from Bowditch Beach to the Library on Estero Boulevard every season and is paid for by Lee County TDC funds.

McMurray & Members of Royal Shell Real Estate are hosting an open house Saturday for their Gulfside Twelve condos on Estero Boulevard. The open house had to be rescheduled from last month due to bad weather.

Thank you to Fairview Isles resident Kathy Kouba for sharing this story. She says a few years ago, Fairview Isles needed to upgrade the landscaping to the entrance of their community. They decided to offer community members the opportunity to honor someone with a tree. Then Ian came along.

The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Viva Las Vegas Casino Night is Saturday at DiamondHead Resort. Help the Community Foundation raise money by playing poker, blackjack or roulette. The event begins at 6PM and you can purchase tickets HERE.

KLCB is hosting its third annual bowling tournament Sunday, April 28th at Lightning Strikes in Fort Myers. Funds from the event support Keep Lee County Beautiful’s programs and events focused on protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in Lee County. 

Rebecca Link believes some Fort Myers Beach residents are. Link is the town liaison to the Lee County CDBG-DR funding program and she wants to help beach residents apply for the money.

Sunday at Wahoo Willie's Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers answered questions about the town's National Flood Insurance Program discount downgrade. We asked him about the 105 properties on FEMA's list, all the work being done without permits, why this happened, and what his thoughts were on whether this can be reversed.

Mike and Dawn Miller will put shovels in the ground for the new Whale on Friday, May 17th at 1PM. The Whale will be the first new restaurant/bar to be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian. The plan is to be open in the fall of 2025. Beach Talk Radio will broadcast the groundbreaking live.