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There’s been a lot of chatter in the Fort Myers Beach community about what steps will be taken by beach residents who oppose the recently approved Seagate Redevelopment project. Here’s what they are planning…

On Wednesday the Fort Myers Beach Fire District Board approved an $11.9 million not-to-exceed contract with Wright Construction to build the new firehouse at 2545 Estero Boulevard. The district held a groundbreaking for the new building on October 25th. 

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In order to turn over as much of the money we collect from registrations and sponsors to the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club every year we ask for donations for products we need for the runners and walkers who enter our 5K race.

The 12-2 Minnesota Vikings take on the 10-4 Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 29th. Join us for this epic game at Nervous Nellie’s for great food, a 50-50 raffle for the Woman’s Club and great giveaways. Reserve your seat by sending an e-mail to edryan@beachtalkradio.com

There's a chill in the air. We can help with that. Our hoodies come in baby blue or black and we have pullovers and zip-ups. We ship the same day you order. Sizes are small to 4XL.

With Christmas and New Years Day on Wednesday we will only be publishing one newsletter the next two weeks. They will be delivered on Friday. For any breaking beach news make sure you like us on Facebook. From everyone here at BTR, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Fort Myers Beach is now a community divided. On one side is a group who fought for incorporation. A fight instigated by tall buildings being dropped on the island by Lee County. On the other side, the beach's elected officials who believe Hurricane Ian changed the playing field.

The Wyndham has not been touched since Hurricane Ian. It’s been a dangerous eyesore on the south end for over 2 years and the town is finally stepping in.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has approved a resolution revoking temporary use permits issued following Hurricane Ian. It was determined that this affects 11 property owners. If you are living in a trailer on your property while you rebuild this change does not impact you.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted 4-1 to approve a new 71-unit resort hotel at 2310 Estero Boulevard. Mayor Dan Allers voted against the new Neptune project because it increases the density of the hotel by 100%.

The 7th annual Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club Tree Festival was a smashing success with just over $40,000 raised for local nonprofit organizations.

This Saturday bikes, scooters, golf carts and other assorted modes of transportation will be decked out in Christmas lights for the annual bike parade on Fort Myers Beach. Several new elements have been added to the event that will help make it bigger than it’s ever been.

St. Peter Lutheran Church will hold their annual Christmas Eve service at 4PM on December 24th. It will be held under the big tent in the parking lot at 3751 Estero Boulevard. Everyone is welcome, including pets. St Peter will not be holding a Christmas Day service.

Westminster Presbyterian is once again hosting its sunset Christmas Eve service at Bowditch Park on Fort Myers Beach. The service has not been held the last two years due to the recent hurricanes. 

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will consider dishing out $7,500 per month to a lobbying company to help overcome the issues the town is having with FEMA. The contract would be for a minimum of 6 months for a total of $45,000 taxpayer dollars. 

Fort Myers Beach Town Councilman Scott Safford wants the town to revisit their ordinance (1715) barring the sale of medical marijuana on the island. Safford called it " the economic engine now." The item will be discussed at a future council meeting. Take our online poll HERE.