By Nathan Mayberg
Photo gallery from Fright Night at Bay Oaks
Court hearing to be held Thursday on King, Woodson recall
Superintendent refuses Fort Myers Beach Town Hall setting for mediation on reopening elementary school
Mound House to host virtual talk on bats
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 issues warning regarding fraudulent invoices
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is advising the public to be award of fraudulent invoices being sent to individuals who have recently submitted Special Event Permit applications. If you receive a message that seems unusual, unexpected, or requests payment in a way that feels out of the ordinary, please use caution. The Town will never request payment via wire transfer, payment app, or other non-standard methods. Payment is only made through iWorq. Official invoices and communication from the Town will only come from an email ending in @fmbgov.com or @iworq.com. If you receive a payment request that appears suspicious: Do not send payment. Do not click any links or open ...
American Sand Sculpting Championship returning to Fort Myers Beach
The 35th American Sand Sculpting Championship, one of the most eye-catching annual events on Fort Myers Beach, returns Nov. 20-24 to the DiamondHead Beach Resort. Fort Myers Beach will host the nation’s top master and advanced amateur sand sculptors in a dazzling display of artistry and ...
Woodson files appeal, Veach files motion to reconsider
Fort Myers Beach Councilwoman Karen Woodson has filed an appeal of a Lee County Circuit Court decision which dismissed her lawsuit to stop the recall election of her seat. The motion filed by Woodson seeks a stay in the Nov. 4 recall election from the trial court pending her appeal to an ...
