When town staff considers whether to recommend approval or denial to the LPA and Town Council they have no idea how to apply public benefit the developer may be offering in their recommendation. Public benefit is very subjective and the town has yet to clearly define what public benefits they want. [read more]
After it was clear the owners of The Pink Shell properties were not getting support for a new 8-story, 109 unit building with a 4-story parking garage last Summer, they’ve come back with a smaller proposal. The LPA will consider that new proposal Monday. [read more]
It’s been over a year since Continental Hospitality Group unveiled plans for their new resort at 2316/2320 Estero Boulevard. The old Neptune has not been cleaned up or demolished since Hurricane Ian over two years ago. [read more]
This election was being touted as faster growth (Scott) vs. anti-big-building (Greg). In the end, Fort Myers Beach voters decided they were happy with Scott Safford’s performance since he was appointed 9 months ago and now he’ll serve a full 4-year term. [read more]
This Saturday at 11:30 at Margaritaville, newly reappointed LPA member John McLain is back on the show. The LPA will play a vital role in the redevelopment of the island. We’ll find out John’s vision for the future of Fort Myers Beach. [read more]
Lee County will be making a final pass of sand collection on Estero Boulevard beginning on November 18th. Residents are asked to place all remaining sand along the right of way to be removed. [read more]
A sure sign season is upon us is seeing the free tram make its way from Bowditch Beach park to the Library. Lee County runs the free tram and says it will return to Fort Myers Beach on Thursday, November 21st. [read more]
We're looking for volunteers to join us tomorrow at the Estero Island Historic Society building to clean the grounds from Hurricane Milton. We're meeting at the EIHS cottage behind the Beach School at 8AM. [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]
On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a $2.5 million contract to Johnson Engineering for the design and permitting phase to restore Crescent Park and Bowditch Beach Park on Fort Myers Beach. [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]
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