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Fort Myers Beach relying on financial consulting firm amid budget challenges

While the Town of Fort Myers Beach faces a proposed millage raise, along with potential new fees and an ongoing projected revenue loss, the town also has a contract with a financial consulting firm that pays them up to $580,000 meant to cover for vacancies in the finance department.  When ...

Fort Myers Beach Manager issues statement on investigation, finances

In an announcement issued on Friday, Town of Fort Myers Beach Manager Will McKannay addressed his ongoing inquiry into two senior employees, while stating he plans to reduced costs as the town undergoes budget preparations. In a statement sent out by the town, McKannay said he is ...

SWFL News

Twins announce 2027 Spring Training home schedule

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, today announced their home schedule for 2027 spring training, the club’s 37th at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers. The Twins’ 2027 spring schedule features 30 total Grapefruit League games ...

LPA OKs controversial planning bill to affect unincorporated areas of the county

Over the course of decades, communities throughout unincorporated Lee County have created their own planning. However, if Lee County has its way, it will eliminate 17 individual community plans. Monday, at the Local Planning Agency meeting in Lee County Chambers, dozens of residents came to ...

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CROW honored by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Three Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) team members were recognized among Lee County tourism industry’s outstanding hospitality professionals at the 26th Annual Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards (E Awards) Aug. 20. The awards recognize exceptional ...

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 support the pedestrian barriers proposed by TPI for Estero Boulevard between Primo Drive and Crescent Street as part of the redevelopment of the former Silver Sands Resort property?

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