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On Thursday the town of Fort Myers Beach announced it was moving to a new short-term rental software. The new software will help town staff monitor short-term rentals and identify renters not following the rules. 

On Tuesday The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation distributed $107,820 to 14 local 501c3 organizations, other local groups, and students who received scholarship money.

On Monday you heard from former Town Councilman Bill Veach about his plan to recall John King and Karen Woodson. Sunday, you’ll hear what the two sitting council members think about the attempt to unseat them. King joins us at 10, Woodson at 10:30, live from Wahoo Willie’s.

Our 3rd Annual Day Before Mother's Day 5K Run and 1-Mile walk is tomorrow. Proceeds will be donated to The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation. Here's everything you need to know about the event...

The town of Fort Myers Beach is soliciting feedback from residents regarding changes to their Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held at the Fort Myers Beach Library tomorrow from 10AM to 1PM.

They’ve been open for months but never had a chance to host an official ribbon cutting due to the busy tourist season. The management team of The Smokin’ Oyster Brewery is inviting the community to their official ribbon cutting Friday, May 16th at 10AM.

Our interview with Bill Veach about his plan to recall John King and Karen Woodson, our interviews with Terry Persaud, and TPI CEO Tom Torgerson, our north end walkaround. We loaded you up with a ton of information about your slice of paradise. Here's how you can support what we do...

Join us LIVE on Facebook and YouTube after the race at 11AM for our regularly scheduled programs. Our guests will be Ben Duval from Tunaskin and Alex Helms from Dam Easy Flood Barriers and Starline Homes.

Our Yellow Army "The Vibe is Back" short sleeve shirt is back in stock. We have sizes medium through 4X and we will ship anywhere in the United States. Order HERE. Check out all of our merch HERE.

The public is invited to a special Get to Know the U.S. Coast Guard and Auxiliary Breakfast at the Sunflower Café, 11410 Summerlin Square Drive, Fort Myers Beach, on Thursday, May 22nd, at 8AM. 

Lee County property owners who would like more information about the Clerk’s free Property Fraud Alert Service are encouraged to attend a free class hosted by County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes.

HM Restaurant Group has promoted Chas Tatigian to culinary director. The newly created position is new to the company, which owns Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Dixie Fish Company and the recently purchased Bonita Fish Company.

On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries, a new documentary that captures the resilience of Sanibel Island in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, will premiere on Thursday, May 15th at 3PM at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center as part of the Fort Myers Film Festival.

A recall campaign is underway to oust Town Council members John King and Karen Woodson from the Fort Myers Beach Town Council. The recall committee has 29 days to collect 337 signatures of registered voters to keep the process alive.

Another major development project is on the verge of being approved. On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted to move The Arches redevelopment project onto a second public hearing on June 2nd. If approved at that hearing, the project can proceed.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council unanimously approved a contract for new Town Manager Will McKannay. McKannay was the unanimous choice to replace the departing Andy Hyatt back on April 18th. His first day will be May 19th.

Our 3rd Annual Day Before Mother's Day 5K Run and 1-Mile walk is this Saturday. The event will start and finish at Margaritaville Resort where the Meagan Rose Band will perform live after the medal ceremony.