| | Fire engulfs rental car lot at Southwest Florida International Airport  April 4, 2020 A fire that broke out late Friday afternoon in a rental car overflow lot and lasted into the night in a grassy area off Terminal Road at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers... more »»  Community News Fire engulfs rental car lot at Southwest Florida International Airport April 4, 2020 A fire that broke out late Friday afternoon in a rental car overflow lot and lasted into the night in a grassy area off Terminal Road at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers... more »» Fort Myers Beach Council approves exceptions to lodging ban April 3, 2020 In what is expected to be the last special meeting of the current council before a new one takes office Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Council approved 13 exceptions to its 90-day ban on public... more »» Lee County records 10th COVID-19 death April 2, 2020 The Florida Department of Health confirmed a 10th death in Lee County on April 1. The individual was a 78-year-old male and Florida resident who had no recent history of travel. more »»  DeSantis explains order, announces 45-day moratorium on evictions, foreclosures April 2, 2020 At a press conference Thursday, Gov. more »» News from around the region Fire sweeps through rental car lot at Southwest Florida International Airport April 4, 2020 A fire that broke out late Friday afternoon in a grassy area off Terminal Road at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers damaged thousands of vehicles in a rental car parking l. more »»  Covid-19 cases pass 11,000 mark April 4, 2020 Editor's note: The Lee Health numbers have been updated to reflect Saturday morning stats. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, there are 11,111 cases of the new coronavirus confirmed in Florida. more »»  FAQs for Gov. DeSantis' limited contact order April 4, 2020 FAQs for Executive Order 20-91 GENERAL QUESTIONS Q: When did the Governor’s Executive Order take effect? How long does it last? A: The Governor’s Executive Order took effect Friday, April 3,... more »»  Department of Health: Florida second in the nation for COVID-19 testing April 4, 2020 The Florida Department of Health on Saturday highlighted the state’s most recent milestone in its effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 - the testing of more than 100,000 Floridians. more »» Florida Guard in-state deployment nears 1,700 April 4, 2020 The Florida National Guard now has 1,679 Guardsmen on State Active Duty in support of Florida's COVID-19 response and is operating five Community Based Testing Sites that have administered 22,040... more »» Arts & Entertainment Chicago concert rescheduled to May 13 March 16, 2020 The Chicago tribute concert featuring former Chicago singer Jeff Coffey and the Chicago cover band Back to Chicago scheduled for March 19 at Fish-Tale Marina on Fort Myers Beach has been postponed t... more »»  Local art teacher drew from FMBAA student scholarship show February 19, 2020 When Alison Rice entered her photograph of a scene at Naples Beach featuring a pelican and the pier at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association student scholarship show, little did she know her first... more »»  Music legend Charlie McCoy lifts Lover’s Key February 12, 2020 Charlie McCoy is in the Country Music Hall of Fame in large part for his harmonica but as his performance at Lover's Key State Park Feb. 6 showed, his voice and guitar are not exactly second-fiddle. more »»  Community Foundation ends first decade with trip back to Woodstock February 6, 2020 With the group Jo List and Friends playing 1960s songs from groups like The Doors, dozens of Community Foundation members and supporters clad in tie-dye shirts celebrated the nonprofit organization'... more »»  Charlie McCoy brings lifetime of playing with the best to Lovers Key January 29, 2020 The term “real McCoy” wasn't coined after country musician Charlie McCoy (though it's the name of one of his albums) but few artists can pull out the type of resume the guitarist and harmonica playe... more »» Business Matching ad grants aim to aid businesses April 1, 2020 Southwest Florida businesses can now apply for an advertising grant to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic and thrive beyond it. Ogden Newspapers In. more »» Gift cards being distributed to laid off workers April 1, 2020 With thousands of people estimated to have been pushed out of work from their jobs on Fort Myers Beach due to the combined government shutdown of the beaches, restaurants and hotels, a community... more »» PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar temporarily closed March 21, 2020 The PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar is closing temporarily. The shutdown by the venerable restaurant located next to the currently blocked-off Fort Myers Beach Pier was announced Saturday. more »»  Business leaders raising funds for hospitality workers March 18, 2020 With the beach season potentially facing a premature slowdown due a stock market in decline, along with national and local state of emergencies enacted due to the coronavirus pandemic, a group of... more »» Branding plan moves forward for town March 18, 2020 After months of buildup, the branding and marketing strategy options for Fort Myers Beach has arrived in the form of a dolphin, palm trees and a multi-colored logo of FMB and FMBeach. more »» Obituaries John E. "Jack" Moynihan February 28, 2020 John E. "Jack" Moynihan, 80 of Englewood passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Village on the Isle in Venice. Jack was born October 5, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Edward A. more »» George Thomas Downey February 24, 2020 George Thomas Downey, 82, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away February 19, 2020. more »» Fred B Towell February 21, 2020 Fred B Towell, 92, of Ft Myers Beach died February 17, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, IN in 1927. He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 194. more »» Richard John Lonski February 5, 2020 Richard John Lonski, 65, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. more »»  Jane Elizabeth Cole Luchi January 13, 2020 Jane Elizabeth Cole Luchi, loving wife of Charles (Chuck) Luchi, lost her brave battle with cancer on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. more »» Local Columns Fire and Life Safety Plan Examination and Permitting August 7, 2019 Hello Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Island and surrounding areas! This month we would like to highlight some excellent news from the Life Safety Division of the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department... more »» Guest Commentary: Polarization and judgement needs to stop, everywhere August 7, 2019 Friends, It is with deep and humble gratitude that I thank you for your encouragement & support for the appointment to the Lee County Board of County Commission. more »»  Shoreline Spotlight: The difference between butterflies and moths June 12, 2019 My wife found some caterpillars devouring her Necklace Pod plant. She took some photos and went online and identified it as a Genista Broom Moth caterpillar. more »» Fort Myers Beach Fire Department Emergency Medical Services June 12, 2019 Hello Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Island and surrounding areas. more »»  Shoreline Spotlight: The Worst Invasive Plants March 6, 2019 In honor of Invasive Awareness Week (Feb. 25-March 1), let's talk about the worst offenders in our backyards. more »» Letters to the Editor Guest Commentary: We’re all in this together April 1, 2020 Hello everyone. I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who are doing everything you can to keep our community safe and to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. more »» More wipes are needed April 1, 2020 To the editor: So I go to Publix on the Beach for some necessities. I find a cart outside and look for the wipes to decontaminate the handle. more »» Guest Commentary: A viral primer April 1, 2020 In the very broadest of terms, there are three major categories of living things on our planet: true bacteria, ancient bacteria, and everything else. more »» Guest Commentary: Being helpful when you are feeling helpless April 1, 2020 With anxiety and uncertainty, the signs of these modern times, the loss of control over the future may leave people feeling helpless or hopeless and wondering what they can do. more »» In support of Veach March 13, 2020 I am writing on behalf of Bill Veach whom is running for Local town Council. Beach is one of the most accomplished and respectful people I know. more »» Editorials SWFL Stronger Together April 1, 2020 State, county and local officials continue to stress the need for all of us to stay home to mitigate the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-1. more »» Facts, not fear: Monitoring coronavirus disease March 4, 2020 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued some advice regarding the new coronavirus disease formally dubbed COVID-19: Share the Facts, Stop Fear. more »» Tallahassee fog -- You can barely see the Sunshine February 19, 2020 A bid to “save money” at the expense of government transparency is being proffered yet again in Tallahassee in the hope it will slip by a gullible or unwary public. more »» Much to be grateful for November 27, 2019 For some of us, the whole “pumpkin spice” thing is as old as childhood. more »» Public records solar eclipse November 20, 2019 If you’re looking to check the employment history or educational background of your child’s teacher and think a public records request might shed some light, you might want to strap on some... more »» Local Sports & Recreation Major League Baseball cancels spring training March 12, 2020 Spring training games have been canceled and the Major League Baseball season will be delayed by at least two weeks due to the national emergency created by the coronavirus, according to a statement... more »»  Future bright for Rays, Twins March 11, 2020 These are good times for fans of the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays. more »»  Red Sox, Twins youth key to spring training March 4, 2020 If you are a Twins fan and see the team’s 22-year-old left-handed hitting phenom Luis Arraez crouching low over the plate with his bat held in a way that brings back memories of one of the greatest... more »»  Berrios sets tone in Twins home opener February 26, 2020 With their sights on the World Series, the Minnesota Twins know their pitching will have to step up. more »»  Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox players, coaches and fans arrive in Southwest Florida February 19, 2020 Some say nothing is free in life, but Fort Myers baseball fans can count themselves as lucky for not only do they have two Major League Baseball teams they can watch each spring, but free open house... 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 BlogsMahjong club shows some tiles 04-06 Mahjong club shows some tiles The Purple Dragon Mahjong Club that plays at the Island Plaza Shopping Center, 15675-1 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, is having the following events open to the public. more »
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