That's equivalent to filling Hertz Arena with material to the ceiling 10 ½ times. Debris trucks in unincorporated Lee County collect more than 60,000 cubic yards of roadside debris each day. What about the beach sand?

On Thursday Lee County and other municipalities are teaming up to host a meeting with local licensed builders and contractors. The meeting is Thursday night from 4PM to 7PM in the Lee County Administration Building on 2nd street in Fort Myers.

On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie announced that up to $25 million in state funding will be made available to residents to purchase building materials.

To better assist Hurricane Ian-impacted residents connect with state, federal and other partnering entities for housing needs, Lee County has launched a new landing page on its storm website. Check out the new page HERE.

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association has elected Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce CEO John Lai as its regional director in Southwest Florida. One of the most powerful associations in Florida, FLRA’s mission is to protect, educate, and promote the hospitality industry.

(By Ed Ryan) A second meeting of concerned community members regarding the possible closing of the beach school is being held Monday. Lee County School Board member Chris Patricca, who represents the beach, will attend.

Many of the parking meter signs that were destroyed during Hurricane Ian are being replaced by the town, however, it's been unclear if the town has been charging for parking. Until now...

The first volunteer beach cleanup is being held this morning from 8AM to 11AM. Volunteers are meeting in Norms Beach Parking Lot on Estero Boulevard where there will be free parking. There will also be free parking in the Sunset Grill parking lot.

Fort Myers Beach and other municipalities across Lee County have until December 7th to receive 100 percent reimbursement from FEMA for debris pickup. If you've been on Fort Myers Beach recently you know that the debris cleanup will take a lot longer.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now accepting applications for its newly created Vessel Turn-In Program. This is a voluntary program designed to help owners dispose of their unwanted at-risk vessels before they become derelict.

Every Monday night from 6PM to 7PM LIVE on our Facebook page and YouTube channel, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers will answer your questions. You can send your questions to us in advance by e-mail to edryantheeditor@gmail.com