Applications for the Beach Kiwanis Scholarship are available on the Beach Kiwanis website at fortmyersbeachkiwanis.org. The deadline to apply is April 15. Applications are also available at the Kiwanis Thrift Shop, 11050 Summerlin Square Drive on Fort Myers Beach. Any graduating senior or college student who lives or works in the 33931 zip code area of Fort Myers Beach, has a parent, guardian or grandparent who lives or works in the 33931 zip code or has a parent, guardian or grandparent who is a member of Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis may apply. If you have any questions, contact Paula McCarthy at pmcfmb2003@yahoo.com or 239-691-5381.
The parking lot at Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach will close on April 6 until the summer of 2027 for the construction of new elevated restroom facilities. Access to the beach for pedestrians will continue through a pedestrian access walkway, the county announced today. The ...
The new Fort Myers Beach Fire Station 31 is set to open on Thursday with a grand opening ceremony and open house. The new station at 2545 Estero Boulevard replaces the one at Donora Boulevard and Estero Boulevard that was damaged by Hurricane Ian. That building served the department for ...
While the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, top forecasters have already released their predictions for the upcoming season. According to AccuWeather, the 2026 season is expected to fall below the 10-year average for both total storms and ...
A fatal crash on Interstate 75 on Friday resulted in three deaths, including two children. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place just before 6 p.m. on Friday near the Bayshore exit in Charlotte County at Mile Marker 153. FHP officials said a Jeep Wrangler was ...
With spring underway, Lee County is asking homeowners to be aware of best practices for lawn maintenance as the seasons change. From maintaining a desirable appearance to promoting the health of what’s beneath the turf, residents can ensure a healthy yard by following a few simple ...
While the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, top forecasters have already released their predictions for the upcoming season. According to AccuWeather, the 2026 season is expected to fall below the 10-year average for both total storms and ...
Each year, school choice enrollment season invites families to pause and ask an important question: What kind of education will best serve my child? In Lee County, where public school enrollment for student assignment programs runs from Jan. 20 through Feb. 27, families are once again ...
For those of us old enough to remember the ‘60s, the times they aren’t a-changin.’ The current administration’s decision to wage a boots-on-the-ground “police action” is not the first time an administration, citing preservation and protection of country ideals, has been willing to ...