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John McLean Appointed to Town Council
After a bit of confusion on the vote, LPA member John McLean was appointed to the Fort Myers Beach Town Council Tuesday. He’ll fill the seat vacated by Jim Atterholt at the end of last year.
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Mobile Medical Clinic Returning To The Beach
The Premier Mobile Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic will be at the Beach Baptist Church on Fort Myers Beach Wednesday, March 11th from 9AM to 1PM.
Commissioners Approve Beach Water Reclamation Contract
On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $258 million construction contract to restore and enhance the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility, expanding the capacity and making the facility more resilient to coastal flooding.
Beach Kids Foundation Fundraiser is This Saturday
The Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation is hosting a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for their scholarship program. Last year $22,000 was raised and given to students to help with their university costs.
Fashion Show Raises $16,500
This past Saturday, The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation hosted their annual Fashion Show in the vestibule at Santini Plaza. Over $16,500 was raised, which will be distributed to local charitable organizations. Â
Tunaskin Raises $6,000 During Annual Cleanup
This past Sunday, Tunaskin held its annual Beach Keepers Club Fort Myers Beach Cleanup. Over 400 people attended and helped raise $6,000 for Keep Lee County Beautiful and SCCF.
We need 200 More “Coffees” To Hit Our February Goal
Breaking news about Fort Myers Beach, live beach event broadcasts, weekly interviews with the Mayor, rebuild walkarounds. If you see value in what we do consider supporting us with a cup of coffee HERE.
The Secret to a Stress-Free YardÂ
(By Rose Larkin)Â According to UF/IFAS, the "Right Plant, Right Place" rule is the most important part of Florida-Friendly Landscaping. When you pick plants that actually like your yard's soil and sun, magic happens.
Chris King Nominated For Stewardship Award
Keep Lee County Beautiful has announced the nominees for its fourth annual Environmental Stewardship Awards, to be held next month at the Riverside Community Center in Fort Myers. Fort Myers Beach resident Chris King is one of the nominees.
Annie’s Easter Service on The Beach is Back
For the 4th consecutive year, Annie Meehan will be hosting Easter Sunday Service on Fort Myers Beach. Hundreds of people attended last year, some driving over an hour to be part of the service.
Pink Shell Ranks High in Google Search Data
An analysis of Google Trends search data by Upgraded Points from January 2025 through January 2026 highlighted the most-searched spring break destinations and resorts in the U.S. The Pink Shell Resort was the most frequently searched domestic resort, ranking 1st in 10 states.
How You Can Win 5 Resort Pool Passes
Thanks to The Pink Shell, DiamondHead, and Margaritaville,, if you donate $50 to the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club rebuild, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win 5 pool passes.
Our Interview With Your Town Manager
Mayor Dan Allers was away for a work event last Sunday. Town Manager Will McKannay sat in and we covered everything from flood panels to Times Square to the rebuild and much more. Watch the interview HERE.













