| | Be part of a world record: largest human seashell May 23, 2018 The Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau is on a mission to get Lee County in the record book. more »»  Community News Be part of a world record: largest human seashell May 23, 2018 The Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau is on a mission to get Lee County in the record book. more »»  EITA airs out code enforcement woes May 22, 2018 Mold. A parking spot with two feet of right-of-way included. A broken garage door that had been blown in by Hurricane Irma. more »»  Parent, teen app could help reduce distracted driving May 22, 2018 You're driving. You hear that “ding” or buzz of a text message. more »»  It's official: TPI-FMB approved unanimously May 21, 2018 Fort Myers Beach resident Ellen Vaughan couldn’t attend Monday’s meeting. But she made sure everyone knew she was there in spirit. more »»  Eden Oak hearing delayed May 18, 2018 A development on Shell Point Boulevard was granted a continuance request after receiving a negative staff review. more »» News from around the region Teen bicyclist suffers serious injuries in collision with pickup truck May 24, 2018 A 13-year-old Cape Coral bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a traffic crash with a pickup truck early this morning. more »»  CCPD seeks public's help finding missing teen May 24, 2018 At 3:41 this morning, the Cape Coral Police Department issued an alert about a missing teen from Cape Coral. more »» Council reaches consensus on charter schools May 23, 2018 The Cape Coral City Council reached a consensus on a pair of issues regarding the city’s beleaguered charter school system Tuesday during its Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall. more »» Additional help sought for CCPD volunteer unit May 23, 2018 The Cape Coral Police Depart-ment is in search of volunteers to work in administrative positions in the lobbies of the police department as well as City Hall. more »» Arts & Entertainment Fort Myers Beach Art Association Summer Show shows off creativity, offers fine art from Shell Mound Boulevard May 17, 2018 The creativity at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association doesn’t wan during the summer month. more »»  Out of the woodwork May 16, 2018 The strangler fig at the Mound House took a hard hit during Hurricane Irma. The oldest section of the tree weakened with the force of the wind, and it split from the trunk and fell. more »»  Taste the Beach set for Sunday May 2, 2018 Twenty local restaurants will be vying for best dishes this Sunday. You better start planning your strategy. more »»  Mound House hosts first music event April 25, 2018 A rain shower forced the music inside, but islanders know how to cope with unpredictable weather. more »»  Fort Myers Beach Film Fest starts April 25 April 18, 2018 Time to get your tickets and show up for the good seats: Fort Myers Beach once again plays host to independent filmmakers. more »» Business Parent, teen app could help reduce distracted driving May 22, 2018 You're driving. You hear that “ding” or buzz of a text message. more »»  Cereceda discusses Beach’s beginnings at Chamber lunch May 16, 2018 Town council member Anita Cereceda has been involved in the town of Fort Myers Beach since its incorporation, including being the town’s first mayor. more »»  23rd Annual Taste of the Beach a local affair May 9, 2018 The votes were in — 474 to be precise — and a small crowd waited on Old San Carlos Boulevard for the news. A cheer went up as announcer Jo List declared the winner: Nervous Nellie’s. more »»  Working with wind May 2, 2018 Jim Walker has been a radar engineer. He’s been a sailing captain. And now, he’s an inventor. more »»  Chamber to host 23rd Annual Taste of the Beach April 18, 2018 Time to break out those taste buds. more »» Obituaries Allan Blakley May 24, 2018 Allan Blakley, age 63, of Ft. Myers passed on May 18, 2018. Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. more »» Edna Louise Talley May 18, 2018 Edna Louise Talley, 90, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on May 16, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Service. www.fullermetz. more »» Willie Marie Kellogg May 14, 2018 Willie Marie Kellogg, age 92, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on 5/13/2018. Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. more »» Sherry Kay Rydberg April 26, 2018 Sherry Kay Rydberg, 56, of Fort Myers, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. more »» Schuyler C Van Buren Jr April 25, 2018 Schuyler C. Van Buren, Jr., age 76, of Ft. Myers, FL passed on 4/16/2018. Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral and Cremation Services are handling the services. more »» Local Columns April's Shoreline Spotlight April 4, 2018 Some of our diligent beach patrollers tell me that the most frequently asked question they hear is why doesn’t the Town sweep, or mechanically rake, the beach regularl. more »»  Part 6: Microplastics: Threatened Waters, Threatened Food Chain March 28, 2018 This is the sixth and last installment on microplastic. more »»  March's Shoreline Spotlight March 14, 2018 March's Shoreline Spotlight A monthly submission from the Marine Resources Task Force The world is falling apart, civil wars rage across the globe and it isn't safe to leave home. more »» Pt. 5: Microplastics: Threatened Waters, Threatened Food Chain March 7, 2018 Microplastics: Threatened Waters, Threatened Food Chain Fifth in a Series Keep Lee County Beautiful Tip of the Week In our last article, we looked at simple ways we can change our water bottle... more »» Pt. 4: Microplastics: Threatened Waters, Threatened Food Chain February 21, 2018 In our first three articles, we explored what microplastics are, where they come from, and how we are threatened by their entry into the food chain, and global efforts to address the issu. more »» Letters to the Editor Three minutes aren't enough May 23, 2018 Three minutes aren't enough To the Editor: I just reread you story on the Board of County Commissioners most recent recommendation in favor of the Bay Harbour Marina Village from last week's pape. more »» Leaf Blower Lane May 23, 2018 Leaf Blower Lane To the Editor: I would like to submit my idea to rename Lagoon Road to Leaf Blower Lane or maybe Weed Whacker Way. more »» Riding electric bikes in the street May 23, 2018 Riding electric bikes in the street To the Editor: I am addressing this letter to Mayor Tracey Gore. Dear Mayor Gore: I just found out you intend to either injure or kill me. more »» Eden Oak would build on a critical wetland May 9, 2018 To the editor: A zoning application has been submitted to Lee County which will destroy mangroves and build on designated wetlands. (DCI2016-00026) Eden Oak which is in the Shell Point area. more »» Eden Oak would increase traffic and evacuation difficulties May 9, 2018 To the editor: I am writing to let you know about a potential real estate development in the south Fort Myers area. more »» Editorials Fort Myers Beach is changing — and not just because of TPI-FMB April 25, 2018 In an emotionally-charged roll-call, the Town Council voted to send the TPI-FMB project to its second hearing, supporting the project with its negotiated change. more »» NFIP authorization expires in September June 14, 2017 The current authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to expire on September 30. Flood insurance rates have been rising since 2013 and will continue to increas. more »» County Commissioner Larry Kiker — Big Carlos Pass dredging is important December 13, 2016 Boating is an important part of our way of life and an economic driver for Lee County and all of Southwest Florida. Making sure that boaters can enjoy our local waterways safely is critical. more »» General Election recommendations October 21, 2016 Mail ballots have gone out and early voting for the Nov. 8 General Election begins Monday. more »» Vote YES for 20/20 October 14, 2016 The first wave of mail ballots are out and there is an urgent local issue all voters will want to take note of as they choose among candidates and ballot initiative. more »» Local Sports & Recreation Bay Oaks to host bicycle safety event May 16, 2018 In celebration of National Bike Month — and the popularity of bike riding on Fort Myers Beach — the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus staff will host a safety event Saturday, May 26. more »» Chamber tees up big fun with annual ‘Mini’ Masters Golf Tournament April 19 April 11, 2018 The Masters in Augusta, Georgia might be over, but the golfing fun on Fort Myers Beach is just about ready to tee up. more »»  Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society presents 52nd annual Summerset Regatta this weekend October 5, 2017 There will be parties, happy-hour events, great prizes, and lots of boat — just as there has always been since the 1960s. more »»  Beerfoot 7's annual beach rugby tournament set for Saturday August 2, 2017 Sun. Sweat. Grit. Fun. Fort Myers Beach will be overtaken with beach rugby players this Saturday for the 15th annual Beerfoot Beach 7's tournament. From 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. more »»  Paddle power July 5, 2017 Two of the main goals of the Lee County Special Olympics SUP team are to have fun and to build confidence. And the team's six athletes are most definitely meeting those goals. more »» |    What's HotMost Commented Have a car problem? Ask LarryMay 29, 2012 A person is having dinner in a restaurant with his family when another patron approaches his table and with a hand on his shoulder says, “You know, I’m having the same trouble I had before. more » Latest Blogs Portrait and figure art course 05-26 An Open Session for all Portrait and Figure Artists will held this and every Saturday, from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Robb and Stucky, 13170 S. Cleveland Avd., Fort Myers, sponsored by the Portrait and Figure Painters Society of SW Florida, Inc. more »
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