Free rides from LeeTran on Monday
Lee County announced that its LeeTran transit system will be offering free rides on all fixed-route buses for Try Transit Day on Monday, April 20. In an announcement of the free Try Transit Day, county officials said the free bus rides are inspired by Earth Day, which takes place on Wednesday, April 22. The free bus rides include all buses to Fort Myers Beach. Riders off island can puck up the buses to Fort Myers Beach at the county's park and ride stations off Summerlin Road and Main Street. "Try Transit Day is designed to introduce residents to the convenience and value of public transportation," Lee County's statement said. "By choosing public transit, riders can save money, ...
What's Up FMB bringing wellness event to Santini Marina plaza this Saturday
What's Up FMB announced a new wellness-focused community event is coming to Fort Myers Beach with the debut of "Glow by the Gulf," a one-day beachside experience centered around movement, mindfulness, and coastal living. The free event will take place on Saturday, April 18 with activities throughout the day at Santini Marina Plaza and the surrounding beachfront. The program will feature a full lineup of wellness programming including sunrise and sunset yoga on the beach, guided meditation and wellness sessions, fitness classes, movement-based activities and a sunset sound bowl experience. A curated health and wellness vendor village at Santini Marina Plaza will take place from 9 a.m. ...
Photos: Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation's "King of Diamonds" Casino Night
Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee to host Cruisers Appreciation Day
Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation accepting scholarship applications
The Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2026 "We Serve" scholarship awards. The foundation will be awarding 15 scholarships of $1,000 each to eligible students pursuing secondary education in specialized training or a college degree. All interested students are encouraged to apply. Judging criteria includes financial need, a solid past record of community service, and the willingness to help others. Information and applications can be found at www.fmblions.com. The deadline to apply is May 31. Students outside of Lee County will not be considered.
DiamondHead Beach Resort announces expansion plans
The DiamondHead Beach Resort is preparing plans for an expansion that would include two new buildings, adding on 57 rooms to their property at 2000 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. DiamondHead Beach Resort General Manager Neil Hopgood said the plans call for an eight-story building ...
Fort Myers Beach fire station opens as merger bill referendum looms
More than six years after the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District purchased the former Topps supermarket properties across from the old town hall to build a new home for the firefighters of Fort Myers Beach, and more than three years after Hurricane Ian delayed those plans, a new fire ...
