| | Lovers Key boat show, market and seafood festival set for this weekend January 22, 2020 Friends of Lovers Key President Richard Donnelly is hoping the weather cooperates to make the organization’s fifth annual boat show, market and seafood festival at Lovers Key State Park this weekend... more »»  Community News Lovers Key boat show, market and seafood festival set for this weekend January 22, 2020 Friends of Lovers Key President Richard Donnelly is hoping the weather cooperates to make the organization’s fifth annual boat show, market and seafood festival at Lovers Key State Park this weekend... more »»  Lee County led state in manatee deaths in 2019 January 22, 2020 Lee County led Florida in an unfortunate statistic in 2019 by a large margin: manatee deaths. more »» Helping Kids with Cancer Radiothon set for Friday January 22, 2020 A radiothon that focuses on helping and taking care of children will be held in Cape Coral this year to benefit the Barbara's Friends -- Golisano Children's Hospital Cancer Fund. more »» Public restrooms split council January 22, 2020 Adding more restrooms on Fort Myers Beach makes sense to a majority of the town council but figuring out where they should go is another story. more »»  Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery announces social – ‘Paint Around’ fundraiser for student scholarships January 22, 2020 The Fort Myers Beach Art Association will host a “Paint Around” Social at 5 p.m. Thursday, Ja. more »» News from around the region Reports of Lucky’s Market closures disappoints Cape officials January 21, 2020 For the second time in two years, natural food shoppers in Cape Coral may have their hopes dashed. more »» Salvation Army opens emergency shelter for cold night January 21, 2020 The Salvation Army will be expanding its shelter capacity by 30 beds to help those without housing avoid freezing temperature. more »»  Residents attending NWNA rally question inclusion of clubs at Tropicana Park January 21, 2020 A rally organized by the Northwest Neighborhood Association to present information on plans -- and possible plans -- for the new Tropicana Park drew a crowd Saturday. more »»  Burrowing owl supporters make case at Sands location January 21, 2020 Dozens of people met at the future location of Sands Park on Saturday, not to protest the possible pickleball courts that could go there, but how the proposed courts would impact the site's burrowin... more »» Police investigating shooting; minor injuries reoported January 19, 2020 6:05 p.m. Sunday, PING alert: The Cape Coral Police Department is working a shooting that occurred in a home at the 1400 block of S.E. 8th Plac. more »» Arts & Entertainment Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery announces social – ‘Paint Around’ fundraiser for student scholarships January 22, 2020 The Fort Myers Beach Art Association will host a “Paint Around” Social at 5 p.m. Thursday, Ja. more »»  The return of the Chairman of the Board January 15, 2020 Tony Sands has taken on one of the toughest assignments in show business. His job is to be Frank Sinatra and for the past 25 years he has been doing his best to deliver Ol' Blue Eyes to audiences. more »»  Art Association draws full house January 15, 2020 The Fort Myers Beach Art Association Open House lived up to expectations Jan. 9 with a large crowd of visitors interested in viewing and learning about ar. more »»  Songs set the mood at Lovers Key sunset January 8, 2020 It was the perfect setting for a sunset. more »»  Art Association open house promises to be divine January 8, 2020 The Fort Myers Beach Art Association Open House Jan. more »» Business Grandview development gains approval for guest suites, eyes construction January 15, 2020 With the final approval of the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council this week, the Grandview at Bay Beach high-rise condominium development is ready to take off. more »»  SOB’s doesn’t shy away from flavor January 15, 2020 When Smokin' Oyster Brewery chef Reid Freeman captured the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club's competitive chili cook-off contest for the second year in a row in December, you had to take notice. more »»  Matanzas on the Bay stays on the mark January 1, 2020 Owning a business for 35 years is a rare feat. To make it in the restaurant business that long is particularly toug. more »»  Jungle Golf provides escape in the wild December 11, 2019 Since 1978, Jungle Golf has been providing waterfalls, elephants, zebras and giraffes as a backdrop for families to play miniature golf. more »» Obituaries 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 »»  Florence "Flo" Wozny January 10, 2020 Florence "Flo" Wozny went to be with the Lord on December 18th, 2019. Survived by loving sons Mike Racinski (Sandy) and Ken Racinski (Christine). more »» Walter Emerson Widmer January 7, 2020 Walter Emerson Widmer, 78, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away December 26, 2019. more »»  SSgt Gerald "Jerry" Kmieciak December 30, 2019 SSgt Gerald "Jerry" Kmieciak, 74, died on November 12, 2019. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Jerry was born on October 2nd, 1945 and raised in the Keeweenaw Peninsula in Upper Michigan. more »» Donald L Center December 26, 2019 Donald L. Center, 94, of Fort Myers Beach, FL passed away on December 25, 2019. Arrangements entrusted to Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Service. www.fullermetz. 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 Traffic and parking on Fort Myers Beach January 22, 2020 To the editor: According the a report in the Beach Observer on Jan 8, our Town Council discussed the seemingly incurable problem of traffic back-ups on Fort Myers Beach. more »» Jim Atterholt is well-qualified to serve January 22, 2020 To the editor: I love Fort Myers Beach and try to spend as much time as I can here at my condo at Sandarac. more »» Media should report the news and stop misinformation and bullying January 15, 2020 To the editor: I've enjoyed reading the news and articles about current and upcoming events. more »» The answers should be obvious January 15, 2020 To the editor: In a recent edition of the Observer, Jan. 8, a guest commentary by Anita Cereceda, and an article by Nathan Mayberg, were read with interest and amusement. The fun part in Mr. more »» Guest Commentary: What can we expect from the Red Tide Task Force? January 15, 2020 Florida red tide is one of the major ecological threats facing Florida. Because of the seriousness of the threat, in mid-2019 Go. more »» Editorials 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 »» Veterans need more than a ‘thank you for your service’ November 13, 2019 Lee County marked Veterans Day this year with a parade along Cape Coral Parkway, a luncheon at the Military Museum & Library, and a nighttime run over the Midpoint Bridge. more »» In the wake of Rooney’s announcement: Interesting times ahead October 30, 2019 Congressman Francis Rooney surprised a lot of people last week when he announced that he will retire at the end of his second term, thus opening the District 19 House seat for a new rep to be electe... more »» Hold course on water quality commitments September 25, 2019 Not all of the news was new but all of the news was good when Gov. Ron DeSantis and Congressman Francis Rooney each made announcements related to water quality issues that impact Southwest Florida. more »» Local Sports & Recreation Their field of dreams January 22, 2020 It’s January in Florida and that means spring training is just around the corner. more »» Twins to hold youth clinics across Lee County January 15, 2020 Little Leaguers around Lee County will get the chance to participate in youth clinics put on by the Minnesota Twins in the coming months. Beginning Jan. more »» Hibiscus Hybrid Plant Sale to be held at Salvation Army Jan. 18 January 15, 2020 The James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will hold its Hibiscus Hybrid Plant Sale from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Salvation Army in Fort Myers. more »» Registration open for Strides in Education 5K January 15, 2020 The community is invited to support the next generation of learners by participating in the annual Take Stock in Children’s Strides in Education 5K to be held next month. more »»  Fort Myers Miracle renamed Mighty Mussels December 11, 2019 Fans attending Florida State League baseball games at Hammond Stadium next year can expect to see the same great talent, but with a new look. 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 Living Green workshops 01-22 Every Wednesday, the public is invited to visit the Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park in south Lee County to get information on how they can learn more about “green living” at home and work. more »
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