Over the last week it became abundantly clear neither the Lee County Board of Elections or the Town of Fort Myers Beach had a clear grasp on the recall process. Recalling elected officials is rare and is mostly unsuccessful. [read more]
At a Fire District Board meeting this week, fire department union representatives spoke at public comment to protest the possibility of two job consolidations Fire Chief Scott Wirth is proposing during contract negotiations. [read more]
All 7 Lee County School Board members and School Superintendent Denise Carlin were invited to the special Town Council meeting Tuesday. None of them showed up. [read more]
(By Ellie Bunting) In 1937, parents on Fort Myers Beach came together to open a local school because they understood what research now confirms: neighborhood schools are the heart of a community. [read more]
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will hold its second and final public hearing on the redevelopment of the Moss Marina property. The council voted to move the project onto the second hearing back on May 5th. If approved Monday, the project can proceed. [read more]
At 8AM Saturday morning we’re getting an up-close look at the newly refurbished Island Towers Resort at 4900 Estero Boulevard. Owners and renters were allowed to return this month after their building suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Ian. [read more]
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Thursday morning local media was given a tour of the new $38.5 million Lee County Public Safety Center by Public Safety Chief of Staff Dominick Boyd. A 10AM ribbon cutting was followed by tours given to members of the community. [read more]
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Water Foundation has constructed a new Public Water Quality Monitoring Station at the Mound House on Connecticut Street on Fort Myers Beach. [read more]
Now that the Florida heat is upon us our Saturday morning show is moving back to Lah De Dah on the beach at Margaritaville. In addition to our weekly prize drawings, this Saturday we’ll be drawing a winner for a big prize from all entries from the last 6 weeks. [read more]
Fort Myers Beach will celebrate the 4th of July with a big fireworks celebration. This year our Fireworks broadcast is being presented by Michael D. Stewart P.E.. Watch the fireworks live on our Facebook page and YouTube channel as we broadcast from the Margaritaville terrace. [read more]
The next Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection Networking Breakfast is being held at Sweet Licks in Santini Plaza on Thursday, June 5th at 8AM. Sweet Licks will provide free coffee and breakfast items. The event is free but you need to REGISTER. [read more]
Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers is back on the show at Wahoo Willie’s Sunday at 10AM. We’ll cover all the hot topics from the recall, to the new town hall to the latest on the Beach School. Arrive early to get a good seat. Wahoo Willie’s opens at 9AM. [read more]
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