Friends of the Arts honors veteran with Quilt of Valor
Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission wants to change length of terms for appointed councilmembers, create salary committee
Special ‘America 250’ series to mark nation’s anniversary
Coast Guard rescues boat off Fort Myers Beach
First loggerhead sea turtle nest of the season on Fort Myers Beach is early
The first loggerhead sea turtle nest of the season on Fort Myers Beach is also the first loggerhead sea turtle nest of the season in Southwest Florida, Turtle Time founder Eve Haverfield said. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed the nest is the first on the entire ...
Charter Review Commission proposes creation of compensation committee for town council and change in terms for appointed councilmembers
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted Monday to approve recommendations to the town's charter that would change the length of terms for councilmembers who are appointed to fill vacancies and create a compensation committee to help determine the salaries of councilmembers, if voters this November approve the changes by referendum. The changes to the town's charter were recommended by the Town of Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission, whose members were appointed by the town council last year. Before the changes go on the ballot, there will still need to be two public hearings which makes it unclear why the council voted to already adopt the changes. There needs to be two ...
Celebrating artifacts at the Mound House
The Friends of the Mound House will be holding a celebration of the new artifact preservation center at the Mound House with a fundraiser and presentation this Saturday. The free event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will include hors d'oeuvres, a singer and a brief presentation ...
