By Nathan Mayberg
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
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 ...
Lee County Sheriff's Office targets Fort Myers Beach with second operation in two weeks
For the second time in as many weeks, the Lee County Sheriff's Office targeted Fort Myers Beach with a traffic enforcement operation and expanded presence on the beach. Sheriff's Office motorcycles went up and down San Carlos Boulevard and Estero Boulevard during the day, with deputies ...
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.
Search for swimmer called off on Fort Myers Beach
Multiple emergency responder agencies were out on the south side of Fort Myers Beach today searching for a swimmer who had been reported to have gone under water. Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Scott Wirth said the call came in to 911 at 11:06 this morning. "It was reported by someone in one of ...
