By Nathan Mayberg
FEMA regulations impact use of flood panels
Wyndham Garden Hotel development agreement approved by LPA
Fort Myers Beach to renew fireworks, parade for Fourth of July
Food truck park breaks ground
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to hold responsible boating course
With Southwest Florida’s waterways experiencing a surge in summer boat traffic, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 on Fort Myers Beach will hold a “Boat America” Responsible Boating Course Saturday, June 20. The NASBLA-approved program is designed to prevent accidents, lower ...
Fort Myers Beach to hold recovery and resiliency open house today
The Town of Fort Myers Beach will hold a recovery and resilience plan open house today with a consultant hired by the town, from 5-7 at Town Hall. Town staff and the consultant will give a presentation and will be seeking feedback from the community.
FEMA awards $678K for Newton Beach Park equipment
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has been approved for more than $678,000 in funding from FEMA to replace park equipment lost during Hurricane Ian. Town of Fort Myers Beach Manager Will McKannay said the funds will be used for Newton Beach Park, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. McKannay didn't say what kind of equipment the town intends to use the funds for. McKannay said that the engineering firm JR Evans is scheduled to provide a 30% design update for the reconstruction work for the park at Town Council's Aug. 24 meeting. Last month, the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council approved a $497,750 contract with JR Evans Engineering for engineering and architectural services for ...
