Wildlife biologist to join Mound House lecture series
The Mound House will be holding a virtual discussion Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. with Mike Mills, a wildlife biologist at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF). The 45-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute Q&A, will highlight SCCF’s ongoing research on the bat populations of Pine Island Sound. Using acoustic monitoring devices, scientists can record and identify different bat species by their unique echolocation calls. Attendees will learn about the fascinating species that inhabit our islands and the vital work being done to better understand and protect them. The lecture will explore the hidden world of island bats and the conservation efforts protecting ...
Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District to acquire drones
Photos from Chris Young’s performance at the Island Hopper Songwriters Fest
Three years after Ian: Fort Myers Beach businesses and residents rebuilding, recovering
Big weekend of Island Hopper music for Fort Myers Beach
When country music star Chris Young takes the stage at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina this Sunday in the annual Island Hopper Songwriters Festival pool party, he will be marking three years to the day Hurricane Ian brought unspeakable devastation to Fort Myers Beach. The concert and ...
Lee County Supervisor of Elections finalizes recall ballot
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle has finalized the Town of Fort Myers Beach recall election ballot for the recall election of Fort Myers Beach councilmembers John King and Karen Woodson. Doyle's office has released a copy of a sample ballot for the public as Fort Myers Beach ...
Town of Fort Myers Beach Council approves budget with 4% millage hike
From a 26% hike, to a 16% hike and now down to a 4% millage rate increase for Town of Fort Myers Beach taxpayers after the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council approved a new budget by a 4-1 vote on Wednesday. Councilman John King was the lone vote against the budget. The vote, which was held ...
