On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will open the first of two public hearings and consider a proposed Food Truck Entertainment Venue at 2500 and 2510 Estero Boulevard. It's the latest controversial project being proposed as the town tries to recover from Hurricane Ian. [read more]
The community seems to be split down the middle on this topic. Pedestrians say it’s too dangerous to have to contend with motorized vehicles while they walk the island. Bikers say drivers do not pay attention, making it dangerous for them in the street. [read more]
Local Real Estate Agent Jorge Barrera has prepared a detailed sales report from the last year covering single family homes, residential lots and condos, villas and townhouses. The statistics are through February 25th 2025. [read more]
The Best Western is days away from opening back up after taking a beating from Hurricane Ian. Tim Malbon will give us the first look at the newly upgraded rooms, lobby and beautiful backyard right on the beach. We go live at 8AM for a must-see Saturday morning walkaround. [read more]
The 2025 Lions Club Shrimp Festival is one week away. Lions Club President Drew Yelle joins Beach Talk Radio tomorrow along with St. Raphael Reverend Michael Rowe who will tell us about the Blessing of the Fleet and what the church has planned for Easter. [read more]
Santini Plaza and Best Western updates, bannergate and ebike breaking news, condo building wakarounds, Shrimp Festival and St. Patrick's Day parade broadcasts. To keep the news flowing about your slice of paradise, we need your support HERE or HERE. [read more]
The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be hosted by the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club and held on Saturday, March 15th, at 10AM. Floats are still being added. Here's how to get in on the action. [read more]
St. Raphael’s Church will begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday services on March 5th. A traditional Ash Wednesday service will also be held at noon in the parish hall at 5601 Williams Drive. [read more]
The Estero Island Historic Society is inviting everyone to a new mini-lecture series exploring the most notorious murders that have shocked Fort Myers Beach over the past 100 years. [read more]
Our online merch store is brimming with a new shipment of our new Gulf of America/Slice of Paradise short sleeve shirts. It's our most popular item right now with over 100 shipped in the last week. Order HERE. [read more]
Bayside Yacht Club is hosting its annual Poker Run on The Water for FMB Strong this year Tuesday, March 11th starting at 10AM. You do not need a boat to join in on the party. [read more]
Fort Myers Beach Legislative Liaison/Deputy Clerk Jason Freeman has joined the Keep Lee County Beautiful Board of Directors. Freeman grew up in Lee County and has been working for the Town of Fort Myers Beach for over six years. [read more]
After a pandemic and Hurricane Ian, one of the most popular events on Sanibel is back. Taste of The Islands is Saturday at Sanibel City Hall. It’s all to benefit C.R.O.W. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 10, and children 3 and under are free. [read more]
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