The Neighborhood Company has been hired to create a rendering design of the future Times Square on Fort Myers Beach. Times Square was demolished by Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022 and the property owners in that area have been less than aggressive about rebuilding.

Everyone on the south end of Fort Myers Beach is anxiously awaiting something, anything, to open in Santini Plaza. Those that live and vacation on the south end not only miss their favorite retail location at Santini, they despise getting stuck in the traffic to the north end.

Dixie Fish Company on Fort Myers Beach recently celebrated its ninth anniversary. Originally built in 1937 as The Dixie Fish Co., the tin-roofed, open-air building has survived many hurricanes. Storm surge during Ian reached 18 feet, closing the restaurant for months.

Our Saturday morning rebuild update walkaround will be at mid-island. We'll start at the Publix, walk down a few side streets to see how the new homes are coming along and finish with a shot of your favorite sunrise. Our walkaround begins at 7:30AM live on Facebook.

Lee County School Board candidate, Fort Myers Beach resident Monica Schmucker is hosting a campaign fundraiser on Monday at La Ola in Bell Tower. The event begins at 5PM and attendance is free.

To further its mission reaching and connecting with underserved urban communities, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge returns to Lakes Park in Fort Myers for its 35th annual “Ding” Darling Day on Saturday, April 20.

On Wednesday the Lee County Procurement Management Department chose international company Stantec Consulting Services to design and permit (not build) the Fort Myers Beach pier. It's the first step in what's expected to be a 4-year process to rebuild the structure.

Comedian Al Ernst will perform at St. Peter Lutheran Church (3751 Estero Blvd) on February 18th following the 9AM service at the church. Coffee and Donuts will be served be fore the jokes start flying.

Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell is setting up shop at the new Town Hall trailers on Fort Myers Beach next Monday and Tuesday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Caldwell is working on getting Fort Myers Beach properties back on the tax rolls and needs your input

February is canned food month and six area locations are hosting a drive to benefit FMB Strong. Here are those six locations you can drop off canned goods starting Thursday, February 1st.

After first announcing back in December that the 2024 Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival would not take place, the Lions Club now says after a groundswell of support the 2024 Shrimp Festival is back on for March 9th and 10th.

The Fort Myers beach Town Council approved $2.7 million from an $8 million Florida Department of Emergency Management grant to begin hauling new sand onto Fort Myers Beach. The project could begin at the end of next week.