In a very contentious meeting Thursday night between members of the Lee County School District staff and beach parents there doesn’t seem to be any more clarity about reopening the beach school after the meeting than there was before. [read more]
(By Ed Schoonover) I haven’t been asked to sign the recall petition yet. I doubt that I will be asked to sign and I'll happily and openly explain why I wouldn’t. [read more]
On Thursday we spoke to Amber Dockery, a local pet lover who launched a cat rescue one year ago called Dockery’s Amazing Rescue. Her motto: Every Paw Matters. Lee County has over 250,000 stray and feral cats. Here’s how we can all do a small part to help. [read more]
Mike and Dawn Miller are hoping to open the new Whale restaurant later this year. If you drive by it you can see the building progress every day. Dave Lockwood from Remove it Pro’s did a cool tour and interview with Mike to get an update. Here's how you can watch it... [read more]
New FMB Town Manager Will McKannay is our guest this Sunday at Wahoo Willie's. We hope you'll all come out and support Will who was sworn in Monday to replace the departing Andy Hyatt. Arrive early to get a good seat. Wahoo's opens at 9AM. We go live at 10AM. [read more]
Our 11:30 guest Saturday at Margaritaville will be Angela Tardif. We posted Angela’s 3-minute public comment at the Lee County Board meeting Wednesday where she shared how her cat Kevin was euthanized after only 2 hours in the shelter. [read more]
In recognition of June as Pet Preparedness and Microchip Your Pet Month, Lee County Domestic Animal Services is offering free microchipping to help ensure pets are safe and easily identifiable during hurricane season. [read more]
The 13th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament raised an incredible $266,780 from sponsorships and donations to support the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. [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]
Dive into a world of color at Splash, a new art show celebrating the talent of local artists at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s new gallery from June 5th to June 28th. Admission is free. [read more]
This week, Fort Myers Beach is celebrating National Safe Boating Week, with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 at the helm of local efforts. [read more]
Our Yellow Army "The Vibe is Back" short sleeve shirt is back in stock. We have sizes medium through 4X and we will ship anywhere in the United States. Order HERE. Check out all of our merch HERE. [read more]
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