Property tax reform. The state of Florida has given the voters an opportunity to decide on less government when they go to the polls in November. A yes vote will raise the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in year one, and $250,000 in year two. [read more]
After a nearly 3-hour hearing Tuesday, Judge Keith Kyle (pictured) did not rule on the motion to dismiss the defamation case against former Mayor Ray Murphy and former Council member Bill Veach. [read more]
It's been a very long journey for the owners at Kahlua Beach Club at 4950 Estero Boulevard. The timeshare resort, built in mid-sixties, has been closed since Ian. They reopen on Tuesday with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting at 11AM and we will be there to cover it live. [read more]
It's ALSO been a long road for the 13 owners at the Bay To Beach condo building at 740 Estero. Due to a roof fire after the hurricane, every unit was stripped to the concrete walls. After a ribbon-cutting with the Chamber Saturday, we're getting a tour of the building and their rooftop hangout. We go live at 8:30. [read more]
Fort Myers Beach south end resident, and LPA member, Ed Schoonover was first out of the gate to file to run for Town Council. He'll be our guest Saturday at 10AM at Margaritaville resort's Lah De Dah. Come see the show live. We always give away cool prizes and the view is spectacular. [read more]
As expected, Tom Brady has officially filed to run for Fort Myers Beach Town Council. Brady was narrowly defeated by Rebecca Link in the recall election last year. Brady is also the President of Protect FMB, a 501c3 that was formed to fight the Seagate development at the former Red Coconut property. [read more]
On Flag Day 2025 local businesses and volunteers lined all 7 miles of Estero Boulevard with American flags for Flag Day. We're it again this year to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Here's how you can participate. [read more]
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Salty Sam's Marina is inviting boaters from across Southwest Florida to participate in the inaugural Salty Sam's Patriot Boat Parade on Saturday, June 27th, to honor America's 250th Anniversary. [read more]
Throughout April, May, and June, KLCB coordinated 29 cleanup events across Lee County, bringing together 473 volunteers who dedicated 1,170 hours to improving local communities and natural spaces. [read more]
Does the town need a Community Redevelopment Agency? That will be a focus when the Fort Myers Beach government hosts its second Town Hall meeting on June 18th at 5PM. [read more]
The Cape Run Club is coming to Fort Myers Beach for an organized run on Flag Day, June 14th. The group is meeting in the free county lot at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge at 8:30AM. [read more]
The 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament raised a record $226,357 for conservation and water quality research at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. [read more]
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