By Nathan Mayberg
Beach Kids Foundation accepting scholarship applications
The Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation is accepting scholarship applications. The organization announced they are accepting scholarship applications for the upcoming 2026 school year. "This is our favorite time of year," Beach Kids Foundation member Deborah Groll said. "We awarded 21 scholarships last year." Groll advised interested applicants to visit the Facebook account of the Beach Kids Foundation to apply, or contact Groll at 239-850-6322, or by email at fmbkidsfoundation@gmail.com. Students applying must need need to live on the Island, work on the island, or have parents, or grandparents that live or work on Fort Myers Beach. The Beach Kids Foundation will have an awards ...
Lovers Key State Park Programs
Fort Myers Beach Emergency Services Director to retire
Friends of the Arts honors veteran with Quilt of Valor
Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission wants to change length of terms for appointed councilmembers, create salary committee
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted Monday to approve recommendations to the town's charter that would change the length of terms for councilmembers who are appointed to fill vacancies and create a compensation committee to help determine the salaries of councilmembers, if voters this ...
Special ‘America 250’ series to mark nation’s anniversary
The Breeze Newspapers will publish an exciting special project dedicated to the United States of America’s 250th anniversary. Titled, “America 250,” this weekly feature will run for 10 weeks, and include historical stories and local perspectives published in Cape Coral, Fort Myers ...
Coast Guard rescues boat off Fort Myers Beach
A Fort Myers Beach U.S. Coast Guard Station boat crew rescued three people on Sunday, about two miles off Fort Myers Beach, after their 26-foot vessel started taking on water. The occupants of the catamaran were safely transferred to the Fort Myers Beach Coast Guard Station Pier with no ...
