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Night closure announced for Big Carlos Pass Bridge next week

The Lee County Department of Transportation asks motorists in the vicinity of the Big Carlos Pass Bridge to be aware of an upcoming temporary nighttime closure of Big Carlos Pass Bridge next week. Traffic will be shut down in both directions between 8 and 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, so crews can conduct final work needed before project completion. The contractor anticipates the closure will last about one hour. Motorists should anticipate delays and are encouraged to seek alternative routes and avoid the area when possible. This work is a part of Lee County’s project to construct a new bridge over Big Carlos Pass, from Estrellita Drive on Fort Myers Beach to the ...

Fort Myers Beach Council finalizes approval for Charter changes to go on ballot

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted on Monday to approve a second reading of proposed changes to the town's Charter on Monday, which will give voters in November the choice on whether they want to extend the terms of office for appointed councilmembers and create a salary compensation committee appointed by council which would have the duty of determining recommendations for salary adjustments every four years, along with three other proposed changes. The changes were proposed by the Charter Review Commission, whose members Town Council appointed last year. Town Council had previously voted last month to move the changes to a required second reading despite concerns from two ...

Reports of reverberations in Lee County from earthquake off Cuba's coast

There have you been some reports from Lee County residents that they felt reverberations in their homes from a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that was reported off the coast of Cuba earlier this afternoon. There were no immediate reports of any damage in the county from the earthquake. "We felt ...

Photos from Fort Myers Beach sand haul/berm project

Photos from the Town of Fort Myers Beach sand haul and berm project, which is creating a six-foot high berm along the beach from near the Sterling Avenue public beach access down to near Miramar Street. The work started in May, with more than 40,000 cubic yards of sand expected to be deposited ...

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Coyote pup in CROW’s care recovering after successful leg surgery

A young coyote pup receiving treatment at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife after a suspected vehicle strike in Cape Coral has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken front leg. The pup was admitted to CROW on May 8 at approximately 7 weeks old with a broken leg and head ...

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Lee County encourages alternatives to fertilizer during summer ban

During summertime months when county ordinance prohibits the use of fertilizers that contain nitrogen and phosphorus, residents are encouraged to seek alternatives to fertilizer to keep their lawns and landscape healthy and fed, while also ensuring local waterways remain protected. Homeowners ...

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Recovery and Community Character Can Coexist

I appreciate the perspective that investment and redevelopment will play an important role in Fort Myers Beach's recovery. Few would disagree that rebuilding after Hurricane Ian requires significant private investment, strong businesses, resilient infrastructure, and a healthy local ...

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New poll question for Fort Myers Beach Observer Do you support the proposed state constitutional amendment up for referendum to give homestead property owners an exemption from local municipal government taxes for up to $250,000 of their property's value?

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