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The Salty Crab gets approval for rebuild

The Salty Crab Bar & Grill, which was knocked down by Hurricane Ian in 2022, received unanimous approval from the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council on Monday for their plans to rebuild. The restaurant and bar, an iconic beachfront mainstay on the island, was located within just several ...

Council votes to pay legal fees for councilmembers facing recall

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted on Monday to pay “reasonable attorney fees” for councilmembers John King and Karen Woodson that they may accrue as part of a defense against a recall. The vote occurred on the same day that the Lee County Supervisor of Elections validated ...

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School District of Lee County to host career event

The School District of Lee County is hosting Coffee & Careers on Wednesday, June 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. to provide insight on career opportunities within the District. The informational event will allow participants to speak with the talent acquisition team and learn more about open ...

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Gulf Coast Writers Association writing contest opens

Writers have until the end of June to enter the Gulf Coast Writers Association (GCWA) Annual Writing Contest. Submissions are being accepted in three categories: Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry. The first- place winner in each category will receive $200; the second place, $75; and the third, ...

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County commissioners vote to ban smoking, vaping at county beaches and parks

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 on Tuesday to approve amending an existing ordinance which will ban smoking and vaping at county beaches and parks immediately. The ban would extend to county-owned parks on Fort Myers Beach which includes Bowditch Point Regional Park, ...

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When Seconds Count, Whole Blood Saves Lives

The Lee Health Trauma Center sees nearly 5,000 patients every year, and every patient that paramedics rush into the trauma center needs immediate attention. Earlier this year, the Lee Health Trauma Center began an initiative that is saving lives – it's called whole blood. By adding whole ...

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Developments should meet town parking requirements

Looking around Fort Myers Beach, the town has come a long way since Hurricane Ian left the island looking almost barren while taking 16 lives nearly three years ago. The island has bounced back quicker than some expected if not as quickly as some would like. Many restaurants and businesses ...

Do you agree with the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council's vote to approve the Arches Bayfront hotel and commercial center rezoning and deviations?

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