Action by Fort Myers Beach Town Council at its regular meeting on Monday, earlier this monts, involved enhancements of the Mooring Field, an upcoming traffic signal at Old San Carlos and Estero Boulevard, and appointments to two of the Town’s advisory boards,…

February 12, 2021

Please Support our new advertisers Flippers On the Bay: Located at Lovers Key Resort just over the south bridge of Fort Myers Beach

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Flippers on the Bay is open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has been named the “Best Waterfront Restaurant” on Ft. Myers Beach by USA Today and provides picturesque views of the Bay in an alfresco setting which allows you to watch…

January 30, 2021

Choice Market Food Bank’s Annual Fundraiser

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Choice Market Food Bank is the only food pantry serving the families in need on Fort Myers Beach. This is your community food pantry and they are asking you to join them in their mission to feed those in need, especially now. Craig Nelms, (above and below)…

January 30, 2021

Creating Artificial Habitats While Honoring National Treasures

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The USS Mohawk was a WWII Coast Guard Cutter that is 165 feet in length. After its service in the military, it now rests in approximately 90 feet of water just off the coast of Captiva Island, FL. The ship reef structure maintains a population of marine life…

Signage on the street is easy to miss, so be careful to look for it or you might drive right by.

January 30, 2021

Bonita Beach / Fort Myers Beach.... "Dog Park"

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Searching for this dog beach on line, you will find that the location listed as: 14436 Bonita Beach CSWY. Bonita Springs, FL 34134, or as: 8800 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, luckily, both searches bring you to the same place. It is a lovely Dog…

January 23, 2021

Hazardous Material Technician Certification Class

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When Oil Spill First Responders respond to an oil spill, training is not just a good idea, it is the law. According to OSHA, workers who handle oil spills must be trained annually. The Ostego Bay Oil Spill CO-OP will present the mandatory O.S.H.A CFR1910/120…

January 23, 2021

FM Beach Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Plans Move Forward

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The agenda for Town Council’s meeting this week included pivotal decisions on redevelopment plans for the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus. During public comment, Steve Johnson spoke about re-enforcing his belief in the lighting design project. Barbara Hill,…

January 08, 2021

Courtney's Continental Cuisine... Fine Dining but Casual too

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Get ready to experience the best food in Fort Myers! Voted Best Continental Cuisine in The News-Press Reader's Choice Poll. Their menu, offering high-quality food served with a beautiful presentation is so varied you are sure to be pleased. They also have an…

Don't Let the tough guy look throw you... Jerry is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet on the beach.

December 31, 2020

Fresh Catch and Junkanoos Keep Rolling Along

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With 2020 bringing its most challenging obstacles, all businesses have felt the burden of staying open, let alone maintaining a great reputation. Through it all, two, old time staple restaurants on Fort Myers Beach keep rolling along. Covid - 19, Red Tide,…

If you’ve ever been to the beach on New Years Eve, you will remember that the fireworks show by locals and visitors, before and after the ‘Official Fireworks’ is pretty impressive. So there will be probably be “Unofficial” fireworks on FMB

December 23, 2020

What’s Happening: New Years Eve Fireworks are Cancelled Everywhere, But You Don’t Want to Stay Home.....

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In Southwest Florida all the big fireworks displays for New Year’s Eve, have been canceled, but you can still celebrate the New Year at smaller events that allow for more social distancing and other precautions. We found great events on Fort Myers Beach, (FM…

December 19, 2020

FM Beach Town Council Last Meeting of 2020

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Ed. Note: This story was updated for better coverage of the entire meeting, it was the last meeting of 2020 and had a full agenda. Fort Myers Beach Town Council began their meeting with a discussion of a "Crash" in their email system, probably due to a power…

December 14, 2020

Last Fundraiser for the Beach Kids Foundation in 2020 this TUESDAY, December 15th

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This will be the Last Fundraiser for the Beach Kids Foundation in 2020 this TUESDAY, December 15th ALL DAY 11am - 10pm Hosted by: SNUG HARBOR WATERFRONT RESTUARANT 645 Old San Carlos, Fort Myers Beach (239) 463-4343 This will be a TOY DRIVE (so bring a toy)…

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