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Now that the Florida heat is upon us our Saturday morning show is moving back to Lah De Dah on the beach at Margaritaville. In addition to our weekly prize drawings, this Saturday we’ll be drawing a winner for a big prize from all entries from the last 6 weeks.

(By Ellie Bunting) In 1937, parents on Fort Myers Beach came together to open a local school because they understood what research now confirms: neighborhood schools are the heart of a community.

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Water Foundation has constructed a new Public Water Quality Monitoring Station at the Mound House on Connecticut Street on Fort Myers Beach.

The public is invited to attend an official ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Thursday at 2675 Ortiz Ave., for the unveiling of a 36,873 square-foot, $38.5 million two-story addition to the Lee County Public Safety Center.

The City of Sanibel is holding a hurricane seminar Friday from 1pm-3pm at BIG ARTS at 900 Dunlop Road. HJurricane season begins June 1st. 

Save the dates for two upcoming license-free fishing weekends hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This summer's license-free fishing weekends are June 7-8 for saltwater and June 14-15 for freshwater.

FWC has released its 2024 Boating Accident Statistical Report, highlighting a concerning rise in both accidents and fatalities on Florida’s waterways. 81 people were killed in boating accidents last year. 

Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers is back on the show at Wahoo Willie’s Sunday at 10AM. We’ll cover all the hot topics from the recall, to the new town hall to the latest on the Beach School. Arrive early to get a good seat. Wahoo Willie’s opens at 9AM.

(By Ed Schoonover) I haven’t been asked to sign the recall petition yet. I doubt that I will be asked to sign and I'll happily and openly explain why I wouldn’t. 

Mike and Dawn Miller are hoping to open the new Whale restaurant later this year. If you drive by it you can see the building progress every day. Dave Lockwood from Remove it Pro’s did a cool tour and interview with Mike to get an update. Here's how you can watch it...

On Thursday we spoke to Amber Dockery, a local pet lover who launched a cat rescue one year ago called Dockery’s Amazing Rescue. Her motto: Every Paw Matters. Lee County has over 250,000 stray and feral cats. Here’s how we can all do a small part to help.

In recognition of June as Pet Preparedness and Microchip Your Pet Month, Lee County Domestic Animal Services is offering free microchipping to help ensure pets are safe and easily identifiable during hurricane season.

The 13th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament raised an incredible $266,780 from sponsorships and donations to support the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.

Fort Myers Beach will celebrate the 4th of July with a big fireworks celebration. This year our Fireworks broadcast is being presented by Michael D. Stewart P.E.. Watch the fireworks live on our Facebook page and YouTube channel as we broadcast from the Margaritaville terrace. 

Dive into a world of color at Splash, a new art show celebrating the talent of local artists at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s new gallery from June 5th to June 28th. Admission is free.

This week, Fort Myers Beach is celebrating National Safe Boating Week, with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 at the helm of local efforts. 

St. Peter Lutheran Church on Estero Blvd will host a Hurricane Survivor Support group every other Tuesday starting May 27th at 6PM. The meetings will focus on anyone struggling emotionally due to the three storms that came through Fort Myers Beach.