This week, on 11-11-2020, Armando’s Day Spa celebrated its 20 year Anniversary... Not an easy feat on Fort Myers Beach, as the past two decades have seen a significant change in the landscape as well as the coming and going of many, many businesses. It all…

November 13, 2020

Beach Kids Foundation's Annual Spirit of the Holiday Dinner Auction Fundraiser

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I hope this message finds you well in 2020. As you know, Covid-19 has canceled a lot of events this year, including the Beach Kids Foundation's Annual Spirit of the Holiday Dinner Auction Fundraiser that we partner with our Fort Myers Beach Firefighters to…

mound house Environmental Educator Dexter Norris, at the right foreground, teaches the Summit Christian School students how the ancient Calusa made handmade clay pottery!

November 13, 2020

Fort Myers Beach Mound House Upcoming Outdoor Nature & Education Events For The Week

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The historic Mound House, on Fort Myers Beach and one of Southwest Florida’s most iconic historic attractions, traces its roots back to the ancient Calusa of over 2,000 years ago! The oldest standing structure on Estero Island, the Mound House features the…

October 31, 2020

Tommy Edward as Rod Stewart... Comes to Town

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Tommy Edward was a young aspiring musician who sang lead, played the Saxophone, Mandolin and Keyboards in numerous bands... "Sparkplugs", "Lecompt" and "Summertime" to name a few, who like many other musicians was working his way around the touring circuit…

October 30, 2020

Fort Myers Beach: FREE drop-off event for household chemical waste on November 6 at Bay Oaks

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On Friday, Nov. 6, starting at 8 a.m., Town residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste (HCW) such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals at Bay Oaks. Hosted in…

October 25, 2020

The civil rights legend who opposed critical race theory

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Critical race theory, or CRT, is in the news these days but many people still may not know what it really means. They think CRT is part of the Rev. Martin Luther King's civil rights efforts. In truth, it is directly opposed to the central concept and vision…

Thomas Edison first brought the Banyan Tree to South West Florida

October 22, 2020

Evolutionary Secrets of Edison’s Banyan Trees

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The banyan fig tree Ficus microcarpa is famous for its aerial roots, which sprout from branches and eventually reach the soil. The tree also has a unique relationship with a wasp that has coevolved with it and is the only insect that can pollinate it. In a…

October 22, 2020

Two Trump Parades Before The Election: “One If By Land and Two If By Sea”

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The first is the ‘Trump Train Parade around Cape Coral’ This is Non perishable food drive for a local charity. They ask that you bring non perishable food donation to the event and help us fill the back of the Truck! Fly your flags on your trucks, jeeps,…

October 22, 2020

6 Amendment Proposals on FL. Ballot... Why You Should Care?

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Absentee ballots have already been distributed to Floridians. And on those ballots – along with several federal, state and local offices – are six amendments to the state constitution. Proposed amendments require 60% voter approval to pass, thus permanently…

September 18, 2020

Tiger Woods Opens up 'PopStroke" Golf Entertainment Facility

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Whether you're a golf genius, a passionate putter or just love arguing with competitive siblings - Tiger Woods has got just the thing for you. While juggling his preparation for the US Open next week, the legendary golfer has revealed his plans to open up a…

John Heim (pointing finger) spoke about clean water at last weeks Fort Myers Beach town council meeting, he is the real deal when it comes to our local water, a quick search shows he has been fighting for clean water for most of the past decade!

September 18, 2020

FMB... Town Council report

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The Fort Myers Beach Town Council met at 5:01 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, regular meeting as well as the first hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. The meeting began with public comment from two gentlemen and a report from Ellyn Bogdanoff, a security risk…

A computer model shows how neighborhoods near the Imperial River in Bonita Springs that are regularly prone to flooding.

September 18, 2020

Florida Legislature Outlines 2021 Sea Level Mitigation Priorities

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Florida does not have the luxury to engage in ideological debates over climate change when it comes to rising sea levels, according to the incoming state Senate president and speaker of the House. “With 1,350 miles of coastline, relatively low elevations, and…

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