By Nathan Mayberg
Superintendent refuses Fort Myers Beach Town Hall setting for mediation on reopening elementary school
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 ...
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 ...
American Sand Sculpting Championship returning to Fort Myers Beach
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 ...
Judge dismisses Woodson’s suit to stop recall, allows King’s suit to go forward
A Lee County judge has dismissed Fort Myers Beach Councilmember Karen Woodson’s lawsuit to stop the recall against her while denying an attempt by a recall committee to dismiss the suit filed by Fort Myers Beach Councilmember John King to stop the recall against his seat. The decision ...
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.
