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Illuminations Walking Parade date announced

What’s Up FMB announced this year's Illuminations Walking Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. from 2307 Estero Boulevard. The illuminated procession will travel north on Estero Boulevard, turn right onto Old San Carlos Boulevard and conclude at Bayside Park. Participants are encouraged to create and carry their own illuminated lanterns while walking in the procession. Individuals, families, neighborhood groups, businesses, schools and community organizations are welcome to join the fun and help create a glowing celebration of creativity and island spirit. Lantern-building opportunities will be available before the parade. ...

Town of Fort Myers Beach Council candidates hold court at library forum

The four candidates for three open seats on the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council made their cases on Tuesday at a forum in front of a full room on the third floor of the Fort Myers Beach Library. The differences between some of the candidates were stark at times. The forum ranged from a call ...

Town issuing non-resident parking passes for $300

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is now offering non-resident parking passes for $300, which will be good through Dec. 31, 2027. There will be up to 500 non-resident parking passes issued, following the passage of a new fee schedule by the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council as part of its budget ...

SWFL News

Calusa Waterkeeper announces Ranger Academy training program registration

Calusa Waterkeeper is welcoming the public to enroll in the Fall 2026 Ranger Academy training program. Citizens interested in playing an active role volunteering to help Calusa Waterkeeper protect and restore our Southwest Florida waterways are invited to register for the training to become a ...

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

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Amendment 3 offers no constraints on raising taxes, while shifting burden

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Office has begun sending out mail ballots, the most popular way to vote here in Southwest Florida. With the ballots now dropping into voters’ hands, we’re going to climb back onto this election’s hobby horse and unabashedly, unapologetically and ...

Do you support raising the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voting to increase the parking meter rates from $5 an hour to $6?

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