By Nathan Mayberg
Judge dismisses Woodson’s suit to stop recall, allows King’s suit to go forward
Lee County commissioners approve repairs for Estero Boulevard
Town making wheelchairs available for beach
The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced that a beach wheelchair is now available for loan to residents and visitors. This specialized wheelchair is designed for use on sand, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to enjoy the beach more easily and comfortably. The wheelchair is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested can contact our Public Works Department at (239) 765 – 0202 ext. 1502. A valid photo ID is required; Town staff will take a quick photo of your ID at the time of loan.
Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation to hold haunted carnival pub crawl Saturday
Fright Night returns to Bay Oaks this Friday
This Friday, one week before Halloween, the Town of Fort Myers Beach will host “Fright Night” at Bay Oaks Park. It will be the first rendition of the Halloween event since Hurricane Milton spoiled plans last year. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will include a costume contest, candy for ...
Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District commissioners approve millage rate decrease
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved a budget which will lower the millage rate for property owners in the district from 2.8 mills per thousand dollars of taxable property value to 2.76 mills. The budget utilized an increase in property values and the district’s reserves to lower the millage rate, Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Scott Wirth said. The district’s taxable property value went up this past year to $5.46 billion, an increase from the $4.87 billion in the 2024-25 budget. While the district is seeing a substantial increase in property value, the operating budget this year will increase by 29% from $17.18 million to ...
Mike Greenwell remembered
Friends, family and hundreds of community members gathered at JetBlue Stadium Saturday afternoon — many wearing Boston Red Sox jerseys — to celebrate the life of Mike Greenwell, baseball hero turned Lee County Commissioner. Danielle Justice, a former pastor and Greenwell’s niece, ...
