Sep18
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns for 10 days across the beaches
The multi-day Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is set to fill local beach venues again this September.
Tag archive
fort-myers-beach
Nov19
American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach in November
Fort Myers Beach is already promoting the return of its major sand-sculpting event for November.
May28
The Whale owners just bought Beach United Methodist Church on Fort Myers Beach
The owners of The Whale have acquired the storm-damaged Beach United Methodist Church property and say they want to restore it.
May22
Pregnant manatee dies after boat strike in Matanzas Pass off Fort Myers Beach
A near-term manatee rescued after a watercraft strike in Matanzas Pass died from severe internal injuries, adding to Lee County's grim manatee toll.
May21
Judge rejects Fort Myers Beach residents' challenge to the Seagate tower deal
A Lee County judge ruled the town followed its process when it approved Seagate's controversial condo-tower project on Fort Myers Beach.
May13
Fort Myers Beach planners voted against the Outrigger resort redevelopment proposal
The former Outrigger Beach Resort site hit resistance after Fort Myers Beach’s planning agency voted against the proposal on the table.
May12
Fort Myers Beach Elementary could reopen through a charter-school path
A school board proposal could open a route for Fort Myers Beach Elementary to return as a charter school after storm damage shut it down.
May5
Fort Myers Beach is rebuilding a battered main intersection with storm-hardened signals
Repairs and upgrades are starting at one of Fort Myers Beach’s busiest intersections, with resiliency improvements built into the new signal system.
May5
Silver Sands could come back as a five-story Fort Myers Beach resort
Plans are moving for a rebuilt Silver Sands property that would add a multi-story resort back to Fort Myers Beach.
May4
FEMA restores Fort Myers Beach flood insurance discount in a major post-Ian win
Fort Myers Beach says FEMA approved the return of a 25% flood-insurance discount for local property owners.
May4
Fort Myers Beach recall fight could trigger Lee County's first-ever recall election
Fort Myers Beach may be headed toward a recall election that would be the first of its kind in Lee County history.
May4
Fort Myers Beach fire merger is moving forward despite warnings about lost resources
A proposed merger involving the Fort Myers Beach fire district is advancing even as local leaders warn it could hurt emergency coverage.