Working with nature, protecting the environment, supporting dune plantings, protecting bicyclists, keeping the vibe, encouraging more shade trees, limiting building heights and supporting the "small town feel" were among the sticky notes posted to boats at the Town of Fort Myers Beach Town ...
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 ...
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 ...
