We certainly know how anxious everyone is to have Santini Plaza back open as soon as possible. Especially residents living and visiting the south end of the island. Here's another update...

The Fort Myers Beach Fire District Board has agreed to pursue spending $3.4 million to purchase a piece of property on Shrimp Boat Lane, just over the Matanzas Pass Bridge. If the deal goes through, the location would eventually be used for a Fire District administration building and training tower.

Every time customers of the four restaurants owned by Doc Ford's purchased a Sanibel Stoop or a Babe on the Bay in 2023 they were also supporting healthcare for Florida’s youngest and sickest patients. In 2023, the total donated was $11,101.

After missing a year due to Hurricane Ian, the Friends of Lovers Key is bringing back their big gala fundraising event on Saturday February 24th. Beach Talk Radio will be there to welcome guests on the red carpet and broadcast that part of the event live.

On Thursday, Let's Go FMB will hold its monthly meeting at DiamondHead Resort at 4PM. The keynote speaker is FDOT's Project Manager Chris Speese to discuss the Matanzas Pass Bridge project, including this crosswalk nightmare the state is planning to put it.

Brian Farrar has decided to end his run for Lee County Commissioner. Farrar was running for the District 3 seat which includes Fort Myers Beach. Ray Sandelli, who holds the seat now, is not running for reelection.

In honor of February's National Canned Food Month 12 area businesses are hosting a food drive to benefit FMB Strong. Nonperishable goods may be dropped at these locations...

Pam and John Antonucci have been given permission from the Town of Fort Myers Beach to host their church services at Bayside Park every Saturday from 4:30PM to 5:30PM. The services were previously being held at The Mound House.

The next Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon is this Thursday at 11:30AM. La Ola's Bell Tower location will be hosting. The cost is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for prospective members.

On February 6th, Sheriff Carmine Marceno is hosting his “Annual Homeowners Association Presidents Council” at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall from 9:30 to Noon.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has approved $68,200 to pay for Lee County Sheriff's Deputies to help move traffic along at two busy locations on Fort Myers Beach. Here are all the details.

On Monday at 10AM the Margaritaville team is hosting a low-key ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Beach Club, resort pool and Fins Up Bar. The public is invited to purchase day passes for that day HERE.