Last month, after the LPA approved Estero Island Beach Club’s new building proposal, the Town Council denied the project. The reason given was there was not enough public benefit for the town to approve a 10-story building. The denial was done ‘with prejudice.’ [read more]
It’s impossible to predict which new development might be approved or rejected by the Fort Myers Beach Town Council. The last two LPA recommendations went by the wayside as council chose to go in the opposite direction. Next up for the LPA is the new Neptune Resort. [read more]
The 2024 sea turtle nesting was challenging thanks to a lot of weather events. Of the 109 nests on Fort Myers Beach this season, 28 hatched and 23 drowned. Yesterday was the official end to the 2024 turtle nesting season. [read more]
The final Town Council vote to redevelop the 10-acre Red Coconut property has been pushed back to November 18th. The second public hearing was originally scheduled for this Monday but had to be moved because it was not properly noticed. [read more]
Beach Talk Radio will host one final candidate forum for the Fort Myers Beach Town Council race tonight at 5:30PM at Fresh Catch restaurant behind Publix. There are 4 candidates running for 3 open seats on the Town Council. [read more]
EIHS needs our help cleaning up the grounds around their two historic cottages at 161 Bay Road (behind the Beach School). Helene and Milton were not friendly to Ellie and her team. If you can be part of the cleanup squad Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8-10AM send an e-mail to edryanbeachtalkradio.com. [read more]
Two detailed weekly newsletters, breaking Fort Myers Beach news on Facebook, candidate forums, and so much more. We are in the trenches keeping you informed about your slice of paradise. It cannot be done without your monthly support...HERE or HERE. [read more]
Lee County is asking residents who live along Estero Boulevard to stop placing sand in the right of way while Lee County’s debris removal contractor shifts focus to residential debris cleanup today. [read more]
Keep Lee County Beautiful recently hosted its annual Monofilament Madness marine cleanup. The event drew over 150 volunteers who removed 25,000 pounds of debris from the waterways, beaches, and mangroves of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. [read more]
On Tuesday, December 31st at 8AM, Beach Talk Radio is partnering once again with DiamondHead Resort for the 2nd annual New Year's Eve 5K on Fort Myers Beach. It's our biggest race of the year to benefit our biggest fundraiser ever. Register HERE. [read more]
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship November 21st through 24th at DiamondHead Resort. Volunteers are needed. [read more]
The new shipment of Estero Island Historical Society President Ellie Bunting’s book called The Lost Icons of Fort Myers Beach is flying off the shelf again. The book highlights many of the landmarks on your favorite island, many of which are no longer around. [read more]
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