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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.