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Over 400 people flocked to Fort Myers Beach for the Christmas Eve service at Bowditch Park on the north end of the island. Hurricanes and COVID sidelined the event for several years which is hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The 13-2 Minnesota Vikings take on the 11-4 Green Bay Packers this Sunday afternoon. Please note the game is now slated to start at 4:25PM. Our party begins at 3PM. Reserve your seat by sending an e-mail to edryan@beachtalkradio.com

The New Years Eve Fireworks on Fort Myers Beach will be set to music and last approximately 20 minutes. The music and fireworks will be synchronized on the Beach Talk Radio Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Lee County has announced that LeeTran will provide extended transportation services on Fort Myers Beach to accommodate New Year’s Eve festivities. The free open-air beach trams will extend service until 1 a.m. from Bowditch Point Park to the beach library.

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There's a chill in the air. We can help with that. Our hoodies come in baby blue or black and we have pullovers and zip-ups. We ship the same day you order. Sizes are small to 4XL.

There’s been a lot of chatter in the Fort Myers Beach community about what steps will be taken by beach residents who oppose the recently approved Seagate Redevelopment project. Here’s what they are planning…

On Wednesday the Fort Myers Beach Fire District Board approved an $11.9 million not-to-exceed contract with Wright Construction to build the new firehouse at 2545 Estero Boulevard. The district held a groundbreaking for the new building on October 25th. 

In order to turn over as much of the money we collect from registrations and sponsors to the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club every year we ask for donations for products we need for the runners and walkers who enter our 5K race.

With Christmas and New Years Day on Wednesday we will only be publishing one newsletter the next two weeks. They will be delivered on Friday. For any breaking beach news make sure you like us on Facebook. From everyone here at BTR, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Fort Myers Beach is now a community divided. On one side is a group who fought for incorporation. A fight instigated by tall buildings being dropped on the island by Lee County. On the other side, the beach's elected officials who believe Hurricane Ian changed the playing field.

The Wyndham has not been touched since Hurricane Ian. It’s been a dangerous eyesore on the south end for over 2 years and the town is finally stepping in.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has approved a resolution revoking temporary use permits issued following Hurricane Ian. It was determined that this affects 11 property owners. If you are living in a trailer on your property while you rebuild this change does not impact you.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted 4-1 to approve a new 71-unit resort hotel at 2310 Estero Boulevard. Mayor Dan Allers voted against the new Neptune project because it increases the density of the hotel by 100%.

The 7th annual Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club Tree Festival was a smashing success with just over $40,000 raised for local nonprofit organizations.

This Saturday bikes, scooters, golf carts and other assorted modes of transportation will be decked out in Christmas lights for the annual bike parade on Fort Myers Beach. Several new elements have been added to the event that will help make it bigger than it’s ever been.

St. Peter Lutheran Church will hold their annual Christmas Eve service at 4PM on December 24th. It will be held under the big tent in the parking lot at 3751 Estero Boulevard. Everyone is welcome, including pets. St Peter will not be holding a Christmas Day service.