On Wednesday an auction for the 4.68 acres of land known as Gulf View Colony on Fort Myers Beach closed. There was only one qualified bidder who didn’t even make a bid, according to several of the property owners. [read more]
Circuit Court Judge Keith Kyle is holding a case management status conference Monday at 10:30AM in the defamation lawsuits Karen Woodson and John King have filed against Bill Veach and Ray Murphy. [read more]
Last Saturday, The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation held its 2026 pickleball tournament at Bay Oaks. There were 24 players in the morning and 12 in the afternoon sessions. [read more]
Court records show that Lee County Judge Andrew Marcus has ordered registered sex offender Worden Bourn be held without bond. Bourn was recently rearrested near Cuba by the Lee County Sheriff's Department for skipping a scheduled court appointment. [read more]
The Friends of the Library’s second and final giant book sale is tomorrow and Sunday from 9AM to 2PM. Bring your own bag or one will be provided to you for a $10 donation. [read more]
The Red, White & Beach community drive to support the Fourth of July Fireworks and Parade on Fort Myers Beach has now raised $91,362 of the $129,000 needed to make the event a reality. [read more]
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Thanks to Fort Myers Beach resident Beth Burwinkle, who donated the tickets, The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club is giving away four great seats to see the legendary Santana at Hertz Arena next month. Here's how you can enter to win... [read more]
Keep Lee County Beautiful is hosting a beach cleanup at Bowditch Beach Park on Saturday, April 11th from 8AM to 10AM. It’s part of KLCB’s 250th Greatest America Cleanup. Sign up to clean up HERE. [read more]
What a difference a year makes. On Palm Sunday, 2025, the congregation of St. Peter Lutheran Church processed from under the tent and into the sanctuary where they worshipped for the first time in over 2-1/2 years. [read more]
A new wellness-focused community event is coming to Fort Myers Beach with the debut of Glow by the Gulf, a one-day beachside experience centered around movement, mindfulness, and coastal living. [read more]
The April Woman’s Club Social will be at Hertz Arena for the April 10th hockey game between the Florida Everblades and South Carolina Stingrays. Tickets are $22 with $5 from each ticket donated to the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club. Get your tickets HERE. [read more]
The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration at the opening of the new $3 million Harkey Sea Turtle Complex on Sanibel. The new facility at 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road replaces the old complex demolished by Hurricane Ian. [read more]
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