The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced a precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for several properties around Ocean Harbor, Publix and Snook Bright Marina.
The boil water notice covers the following properties:
• 4745 Estero Blvd. (Ocean Harbor Condominium)
• 4791 Estero Blvd. (Publix)
• 4765 Estero Blvd. (Snook Bight Marina)
• 4761 Estero Blvd. (Junkanoo’s at Snook Bight)
Residents and businesses in these areas are advised by the town to bring all water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.
A message left with Fort Myers Beach Public Information Officer Abigail Eberhart seeking the ...
Lee County announced that its LeeTran transit system will be offering free rides on all fixed-route buses for Try Transit Day on Monday, April 20.
In an announcement of the free Try Transit Day, county officials said the free bus rides are inspired by Earth Day, which takes place on Wednesday, April 22.
The free bus rides include all buses to Fort Myers Beach. Riders off island can puck up the buses to Fort Myers Beach at the county's park and ride stations off Summerlin Road and Main Street.
"Try Transit Day is designed to introduce residents to the convenience and value of public transportation," Lee County's statement said. "By choosing public transit, riders can save money, ...
Following a hearing in front of the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency (LPA) that ran about six hours long for the Outrigger Resort project that brought out a sharply divided public and divided LPA members, London Bay President and CEO Mark Wilson requested a continuance of the hearing.
The LPA will meet again on May 8 to take up the plans again.
The project faced skepticism from at least three members, though it also saw broad support from at least three board members. Several board members, including Chair Anita Cereceda expressed concern for the height of the hotel and condo tower project. The tallest tower would reach 15 stories high, with another tower reaching 12 stories ...
What's Up FMB announced a new wellness-focused community event is coming to Fort Myers Beach with the debut of "Glow by the Gulf," a one-day beachside experience centered around movement, mindfulness, and coastal living.
The free event will take place on Saturday, April 18 with activities throughout the day at Santini Marina Plaza and the surrounding beachfront.
The program will feature a full lineup of wellness programming including sunrise and sunset yoga on the beach, guided meditation and wellness sessions, fitness classes, movement-based activities and a sunset sound bowl experience.
A curated health and wellness vendor village at Santini Marina Plaza will take place from 9 a.m. ...
The Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2026 "We Serve" scholarship awards.
The foundation will be awarding 15 scholarships of $1,000 each to eligible students pursuing secondary education in specialized training or a college degree.
All interested students are encouraged to apply. Judging criteria includes financial need, a solid past record of community service, and the willingness to help others.
Information and applications can be found at www.fmblions.com. The deadline to apply is May 31. Students outside of Lee County will not be considered.
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation held their "King of Diamonds" Casino Night fundraiser gala on Saturday at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. The event raised funds to support the foundation's mission of supporting local nonprofits in the community and providing scholarships to local ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career employees and moved ...
Cadets across the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs within the School District of Lee County came together to make a powerful impact in the fight against hunger in Southwest Florida.
Through a coordinated food drive spanning 16 schools, JROTC students collected an ...
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 ...
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 ...
