By Nathan Mayberg
Lee County and its partners activate cold-weather outreach plan
Southwest Florida Ag Expo opens Thursday
Beach cleanup collects 1,450 pounds of debris, trash
Lee County awards $258 million contract for new Fort Myers Beach wastewater treatment facility
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a $258.5 million contract to Poole & Kent Company of Florida for a reconstruction of the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility. The contract for the new wastewater treatment center off island on Pine Ridge Road, will cover the demolition, reconstruction, and upgrades to improve capacity, efficiency, and resiliency of the facility, the county announced. The project will include hazard mitigation and flood-proofing elements to make the facility more resilient to coastal flooding, ensuring continued and reliable wastewater treatment for the Town of Fort Myers Beach and nearby unincorporated areas of Lee ...
Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation announces opening of scholarship applications
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation announced it has opened the scholarship application period for local students. The deadline to apply is March 1. Individuals who live on Fort Myers Beach, or whose parent or guardian lives or works on Fort Myers Beach, are eligible to apply. The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation awards several scholarships each year to support post-high school education, including an endowed scholarship at Florida SouthWestern State College. The organization encourages and support individuals pursuing further education through a variety of pathways, including FSW, trade or technical schools, certificate programs, GED programs, and other educational ...
Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Fashion Show grows in style
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation outdid themselves again with a sold-out fashion show which was their most well-attended rendition yet, at Santini Marina Plaza. Put together by Anita Cereceda owner of The Islander, Gift Gallery & Boutique, and Leani's Casual and Swimwear owner ...
Town of Fort Myers Beach Council appoints McLean, who voted for Seagate plan, to vacant council seat
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted Tuesday to appoint Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency member John McLean to the vacant seat on the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council, but not before confusion on a first ballot led to a second ballot where two councilmembers switched their ...
