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With our Sunday show at La Ola to help Tom and he team celebrate their 15th anniversary, our show with the Mayor will be at Lah De Dah Saturday. Join us as we go live at 11AM. Show attendees get in the restaurant at 10:30.

Thanks to Sanibel-based Hammerhead Technology, SCCF has launched a website that tracks satellite-tagged sea turtles. The goal is learn more about how water temperature impacts their migration routes and foraging behavior.

Vacation Villas at 100 Estero Boulevard is back open, 33 months after Hurricane Ian did severe damage to the building nearly 3 years ago. We got the full tour last Saturday, including the million dollar view, the plantings that saved the building, and several units. 

La Ola's 15th Birthday Celebration weekend is this Saturday and Sunday. Owner Thomas Houghton and his team will be celebrating with a dunk tank, giveaways, live music, a live show with Beach Talk Radio, and much more.

There's a joint Fort Myers Beach Town Council/LPA meeting Thursday at 9AM. There is only one agenda item: The Fort Myers Beach Comprehensive Plan and the community feedback the town received during several outreach meetings about the document. 

Wahoo Willie's, Snug Harbor Restaurantand Smokin' Oyster Brewery are serving a special cocktail between Monday, June 23rd and Monday June 30th, with 50% of the cost of the drink being donated to FMB Strong. 

WINK TV Chief meteorologist Matt Devitt will share his insights about the 2025 hurricane season at the July 16 SanCap Chamber monthly business meeting. The meeting veins at 11:30 at The Community House on Periwinkle Way on Sanibel.

During a one hour break at Monday's Town Council meeting, Mayor Dan Allers participated in a call with Congressman Byron Donalds and School Superintendent Denise Carlin about the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School. We asked Allers about that call. Here's what he had to say...

Many of you have seen the striped line confusion at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge. As it is laid out now, it appears the right turn lane, as you approach the bridge, has the right-of-way to get on the bridge. Why?

The new owners of the old Bonita Bill’s, HM Restaurant Group, has provided an update on the upgrades to the restaurant which is expected to reopen later this year. The restaurant was sold to the owners of Doc Ford's and Dixie Fish in early 2025.

If you’ve parked in Lynn Hall Park recently you may have seen these signs with bags over them. Do not think that means you can park for free.

St. Raphael’s continues to make steady progress in their rebuilding efforts. For nearly a year, they've been gathering for worship in their parish hall. The rectory has been fully renovated and is now ready for a year-round tenant.

Organizing a super-patriotic Flag Day celebration, incredible show guests on Saturday, the Mayor on Sunday, breaking news on Facebook, and killer condo opening walkarounds. You are 100% in the know about the place you love. Here's how you can support what we're doing...

(By Kyle DeCicco, Sanibel Captiva Bank CEO) Fort Myers Beach is more than just an island community. It’s a symbol of resilience, grit and neighborly spirit. The road to recovery after Hurricane Ian has been long, and it’s far from over.

Lee County is conducting a study to help understand the potential for increasing risks from coastal flooding, sea level rise, and more intense rainfall and storm events. Take their survey HERE.

The team at The Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach invited us to a sneak peek at the new Beach Bar being rebuilt on I Street. The project broke ground back in October 2024 and the plan is to open on the 4th of July.  Check out Kim's tour on Facebook HERE

Attention Beach Talk Radio regular monthly supporters. Whether you support us at $5 per month, or $100 per month, you are all now eligible for a very special exclusive Margaritaville room rate that the resort is offering ONLY to you.