A series of storms, including the aftermath of a tropical system, led to dozens of sea turtle nests on Fort Myers Beach being put at risk. Turtle Time founder Eve Haverfield estimated that about 65% of the threatened loggerhead sea turtle nests on Fort Myers Beach (there are currently 102 ...
A proposal by TPI to build a six-story, 60-unit hotel on Estero Boulevard at the intersection of Primo Drive at the former Silvers Sands Resort, sailed through its first hearing in front of the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council on Monday despite letters from a neighbor objecting to the impact ...
ROAR Offshore, whose ownership switched hands earlier this year, announced they will be bringing back the Fort Myers Beach Offshore Powerboat Race from September 11–13, for a three-day event. Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jacki Liszak, in an announcement of the event, said ...
Calusa Waterkeeper will host its third annual “Taps Flow for H2O” on Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at noon at Swamp Cat Brewery, 1943 Fowler St., in Fort Myers. The community event will feature craft beer, live music, games, giveaways and fundraising to support Calusa Waterkeeper’s work for ...
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted Monday to approve a preliminary budget with a maximum millage rate hike of 30%, up from 1.0294 mills to 1.34 mills. The vote passed 4-1 with Councilmember John King opposed. Voting in favor were Mayor Dan Allers, Vice Mayor Scott Safford, ...
The School Board of Lee County approved the district’s tentative 2026-2027 budget of $3.1 billion Monday. The budget includes the general operating fund at $1,220,903,783; special revenue budget at $122,735,083; debt service budget at $137,272,163; capital outlay budget at $1,414,450,429 and ...
