February 17, 2021
in Politics
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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
in Outdoor
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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
in General/Features
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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
in General/Features
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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…
January 30, 2021
in Outdoor
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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
in General/Features
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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
in News Around The Bay
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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
in General/Features
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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…
December 31, 2020
in General/Features
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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,…
December 23, 2020
in Lifestyle
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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
in Business
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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
in General/Features
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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)…
Nov 30, 2020
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Celebrate the season with thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations, and one…
Nov 16, 2020
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This week, on 11-11-2020, Armando’s Day Spa celebrated its 20 year Anniversary... Not an…
Nov 13, 2020
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I hope this message finds you well in 2020. As you know, Covid-19 has canceled a lot of…
Nov 13, 2020
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The historic Mound House, on Fort Myers Beach and one of Southwest Florida’s most iconic…
Oct 31, 2020
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Tommy Edward was a young aspiring musician who sang lead, played the Saxophone, Mandolin…
Oct 30, 2020
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On Friday, Nov. 6, starting at 8 a.m., Town residents will be able to safely and…
Oct 25, 2020
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Critical race theory, or CRT, is in the news these days but many people still may not…
Oct 22, 2020
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The banyan fig tree Ficus microcarpa is famous for its aerial roots, which sprout from…
Oct 22, 2020
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The first is the ‘Trump Train Parade around Cape Coral’ This is Non perishable food drive…
Oct 22, 2020
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Absentee ballots have already been distributed to Floridians. And on those ballots –…
Sep 18, 2020
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Whether you're a golf genius, a passionate putter or just love arguing with competitive…
Sep 18, 2020
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The Fort Myers Beach Town Council met at 5:01 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, regular meeting…
Sep 18, 2020
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Florida does not have the luxury to engage in ideological debates over climate change…
Aug 07, 2020
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While COVID-19 forced the closure of many of our region’s family nature-related…
Aug 07, 2020
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Town of Fort Myers Beach resident Chris Patton, with financial support from the Lani Kai…
Aug 07, 2020
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I decided to check out a new restaurant that bravely opened up DURING THIS PANDEMIC ...…
Jul 31, 2020
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Chef Cristof Danzi of Cristof' on McGregor has been creating culinary masterpieces for…
Jul 19, 2020
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Thank you for all the letters and calls of encouragement we have had over the past…
Jul 14, 2020
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Many long time residents of Fort Myers Beach will remember a very cool dining local…
Apr 28, 2020
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The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to open all of its beaches,…
Apr 27, 2020
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Fort Myers Beach town council has just voted to open the beach to residents from 7 am…
Apr 27, 2020
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Fort Myers Beach town council has just voted to open the beach to residents from 7 am…