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On Episode #2 of Monday's With The Mayor, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers answers questions ranging from debris pickup to mail service, permitting, power and Comcast restoration and much more. Watch the episode on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE.

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.

There is only one way to order our new shirts. That's by clicking the link HERE. Making sure the form is filled out correctly will speed up the process. Marie will get back to you with payment instructions. Checks should be made out to FMBRebuild

Since Hurricane Ian dropped a bomb of destruction on Fort Myers Beach, we've increased our newsletters subscriber base to 5,000, Facebook followers to over 71,000 and our show and videos are now getting tens of thousands of weekly views. If you'd like to become a Beach Talk Radio sponsor, e-mail Marie at mschleiffer1208@gmail.com.

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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...

Do you miss sipping a frozen concoction at The Outrigger Resort Tiki Bar? Those wonderful Fort Myers Beach memories are up for grabs this Saturday for a donation to the Outrigger Resort and Charley’s Boathouse employee fund.

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

We are on a mission to go over 5,000 subscribers on our YouTube page. One of our early Saturday morning pre-show videos is always exclusively on our YouTube page. To get your notification we are live subscribe HERE.

We are on a mission to go over 5,000 subscribers on our YouTube page. One of our early Saturday morning pre-show videos is always exclusively on our YouTube page. To get your notification we are live subscribe HERE.

On Monday, FEMA announced that Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance, with the application deadline extended to Jan. 12, 2023.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council announced today that property and business owners can now register to have recreational vehicles, mobile homes, trailers, retail stores, or food trucks.