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Fort Myers Beach advisory committees have vacancies

The Town of Fort Myers Beach has five advisory committees to the Town Council with vacancies. The committees with vacancies are the Anchorage Advisory Committee (one opening), Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (one opening), Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (one opening), Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (two openings) and the Public Safety Committee (two openings). The advisory committees make recommendations to the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council concerning various issues of interest that are related to their committees. The Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF) went through a tumultuous period over the past three ...

Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade to return December 5

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade, which is set to take place from Salty Sam's Marina on Saturday, December 5. Boats will depart from the Fort Myers Beach marina beginning at 6:00 p.m. An island tradition, the ...

Library to host master gardener seminar on planting

Why do some plants flourish on our barrier islands while others struggle to survive? If you’ve ever wondered why a plant thrives in one yard but struggles just a few doors down, you’re not alone. From sandy soils and salt spray to intense sunshine and seasonal storms, gardening on a ...

SWFL News

Thank you for your service

Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country. The first Armistice Day was ...

Bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral undergoing veterinary care at CROW 

A female bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral on Monday is being treated at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island after it is believed to have sustained injuries during a fight with another eagle.  The medical team at CROW identified minor scrapes and abrasions ...

San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve to close temporarily for drainage repairs

San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve will close temporarily beginning Monday, Nov. 16, for drainage system and beach berm repairs. The preserve, located at 18201 John Morris Road in Fort Myers, will close so Lee County Department of Transportation can perform the repairs to address damage ...

Local Columns

Guest Commentary | Welcome back to school!

Welcome back! A brand new school year is upon us, and we cannot wait to see your students walk back through our doors. Summer always goes by fast, and I hope yours was a good one. On our end, we’ve been counting down the days until our students walk back through our doors.  Before we look ...

Editorials

Do you believe the Town of Fort Myers Beach should offer developers deviations from the town's land development code if they can offer a proportionate public benefit?

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