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Annie Meehan’s Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on Fort Myers Beach was a smashing success. Over 400 people attended the service at Newton Park.

Another business has opened in Santini Plaza on the South End of Fort Myers Beach. Gavin’s Ace Hardware officially opened Monday. Gavin’s Ace is new to Santini Plaza. This is their third location in Southwest, Florida. 

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...

Tunaskin’s Mid-May Mayhen Beach Fishing Tournament will be held May 17th on Fort Myers Beach. Teams of two will fish from the beach and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. Adult team registration is $75 and Jr team registration (5-15) is $50.

Easter Sunday was a very special day at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Over 200 people turned out for Easter service in the newly rebuilt sanctuary. Reverend Tom Frey delivered a message of hope and salvation and the choir offered some amazing music.

We’re heading back to Leonardo Arms and the South End of the island to get a beach renourishment update and take a walk through Santini Plaza. Join us live for another Saturday morning walkaround at 8AM.

To commemorate Earth Day 2025 The Pink Shell Resort is hosting a beach cleanup at 7AM Tuesday. Volunteers can show up at the resort and let the parking attendants know you are there for the cleanup. 

Join Beach Talk Radio and Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue for another pet adoption day on Saturday, April 26th at Margaritaville from 11AM to 2PM. You'll be able to see pets, cuddle with them, and adopt them so they have a forever home.

The Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee and Marine Operations Team are hosting a celebration for boaters who use the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field. The public is invited to attend the event at Bayside Park, Sunday April 27th at 1PM. 

Hyatt has agreed to stay on as Town Manager until the end of May to help with his transition out. The town will pay Hyatt an additional $1,000 for the month of May on top of the regular monthly installment from his $197,000 annual salary.

The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is hosting its first show in their new Gallery. “Spring Fling” will kick off the summer series of rotating exhibitions, with a different theme each month. This show runs from Tuesday, April 22 – Friday, May 30.

SanCap Bank has opened a temporary office at 100 Lovers Lane on Fort Myers Beach that will be open every Wednesday from 9:30AM to 2PM. This is the only bank open on the entire island. SanCap is planning to build a new bank on Estero Boulevard by next year.

We're hosting a special Friday morning breakfast show at The Island's Pancake House, May 2nd at 9AM. Our guest will be Anita Cereceda. Come out and see the show live and enjoy a fabulous breakfast. 

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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 Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel has discovered and published an important new finding about the Horse Conch and threats to the species that is also the Florida State Shell.

On Friday the public will have an opportunity to meet the five finalists the Town Council will consider to replace Town Manager Andy Hyatt when he leaves over the next 30 to 60 days. The original five finalist list has changed from the story we published two weeks ago.