| | Council sets tentative millage/recycling hearing June 19, 2013 The first official step has been made in adopting the Town of Fort Myers Beach budget for fiscal year 2013-14. The Beach Council approved a tentative operating ad valorem rate at 0. more »»  Community News Negotiations continue for Town Hall June 19, 2013 Town officials are still looking into existing building options concerning negotiations with the leasing agents of Town Hall. With the current rental lease at the 2523 Estero Blv. more »»  NATURE GUARDIANS: Rodwell, Fish-Tale gain stewardship awards June 19, 2013 Outstanding community service in the field of environmental conservation was recognized at Town Hall Monday evening. more »»  Marketing vet shares expertise with chamber June 19, 2013 A multiple award winner from Florida Public Relations Association revealed some important marketing ways to improve your business in a budget conscience manner at the Greater Fort Myers Beach... more »» Radel introduces amendments to Defense act June 19, 2013 Congressman Trey Radel (R-FL) along with three other congressmen, introduced two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday and the House has subsequently passed one. more »» News from around the region Cape pools part of attempt at world record June 19, 2013 Two of Cape Coral’s busiest swimming pools tried to do their part to help get into the Guinness Book of World Records Tuesday while raising swimming awareness. more »» Goods being collected for U.S. troops June 19, 2013 The Military Support Group of Lee Memorial Health System is collecting goods for U.S. troops still stationed in Afghanista. more »» Cape Coral’s Annual Water Quality Report for 2012 is now Online June 19, 2013 The City of Cape Coral’s “Annual Consumer Report on the Quality of Tap Water” for 2012 is now posted online. Consumers can view the report at www.capedrinkingwater.net . more »»  'The Homecoming' June 19, 2013 A Cape Coral artist hopes to honor the sacrifices of the country's fallen heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan by donating to their families their pick of any one of the six pieces in his “Freedom... more »» Scott Guelcher art display in Lee County Commission office of Tammy Hall June 19, 2013 Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall is supporting local artists by giving them an opportunity to display their artwork in her Fort Myers office on the first floor of the Old County Courthouse, 2120... more »» Arts & Entertainment Hemp Week celebrated throughout Fort Myers Beach area June 4, 2013 One of the most natural and healthy, recyclable crops ever grown, hemp’s seemingly had a bum rap for the last half of a century in this countr. more »»  Taking Back the Beach: The Mermaid hosts party Saturday, June 1 May 30, 2013 The Mermaid Lounge and Liquors, 1204 Estero Blvd., is hosting a “Locals Take Back the Beach Celebration” throughout the day Saturday, June 1, starting at 11 a.. more »» Summerland Tour 2013 kicks off TONIGHT! May 29, 2013 Tickets are still available to attend the Summerland Tour 2013 show, featuring Everclear, Filter, Live and Sponge. Catch all of this alternative action locally at 8 p.m. more »»  Summerland Tour 2013 kicks off TONIGHT! May 29, 2013 Tickets are still available to attend the Summerland Tour 2013 show, featuring Everclear, Filter, Live and Sponge. Catch all of this alternative action locally at 8 p.m. more »»  Summerland Tour 2013 kicks off TONIGHT! May 29, 2013 Tickets are still available to attend the Summerland Tour 2013 show, featuring Everclear, Filter, Live and Sponge. Catch all of this alternative action locally at 8 p.m. more »» Business SWF Attractions Association installs new board ? June 20, 2013 The Southwest Florida Attractions Association recently installed new board members at its annual dinner meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero. more »» Free drug test kits available June 18, 2013 The Juvenile Assessment Center of Lee County is once again offering free drug test kits to parents of Lee County youth in an effort to curtail juvenile substance abuse. more »» Bonita Springs business wins UFF award June 17, 2013 Ted Todd Insurance Agency, located in Bonita Springs, was named the 2013 Business Ethics Award recipient during the recent Uncommon Friends Foundation’s Uncommon Evenin. more »» Many show for Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council meetings June 13, 2013 Recently, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted a public meeting to accept public comment on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem... more »» Doctor joins Frantz EyeCare medical team June 12, 2013 Local Cataract and LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, is pleased to announce that Jamie N. Hogan, OD, has joined the medical team at Frantz EyeCare. more »» Obituaries Lori Severson-Hughes – In Memoriam May 29, 2013 In loving memory of my beloved wife, Lori. I love you and miss you every day since you passed away on June 5, 2012. You will remain in my heart forever. more »»  Gertrude “Trudy” Whitaker Colosimo, 88 May 29, 2013 Gertrude “Trudy” Whitaker Colosimo passed away peacefully on May 11, 2013 at Avamere Medical Center in Sequim, Wash. She was born on Sept. 23, 1925 to Charles and Edith Whitaker in Berkeley, Mich. more »»  Robert Edward Lee Nyberg, 70 May 29, 2013 Robert Edward Lee Nyberg, 70, of Fort Myers Beach, died May 21, 2013 at Hope Hospice, Fort Myers. He was born Dec. 25, 1942 in Brandon, Fla., a child of Robert Faraday and Ruby Clara (Hagon) Nybe. more »» Lawrence Allen Hines May 9, 2013 Allen Hines, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away peacefully at home April 23, 2013. Born to LF and Lorine Hines on March 1, 1949, in Orlando, Fla, Allen was a longtime resident of Lee County. more »» Local Columns Attitude adjustments about car repairs June 19, 2013 Cars were invented to serve us, not to be a burden on us. But sometimes they are a burden. more »» Beach Library usage reported to have increased June 19, 2013 Activities This Week Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Hour in Kid's Place multi-purpose area Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. more »» How to start the day in careful measure June 12, 2013 Some days you wake up and bounce out of bed ready to take on the world. Some days you bounce right out on the floor, flat on your back. more »» Dansby is Beach Library Artist of the Month June 12, 2013 This Week's Activities Preschool Story Hour on Wednesday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's area The Writing Life, also on Wednesday but at 10:30 a.m. more »» The dos and don'ts of battery jump-starting June 5, 2013 Some things in life are best left to the pros. Snow skiers “hot-dogging” it with multiple flips and twists while zooming down a steep mountainside comes to min. more »» Letters to the Editor Beachscape program should be revitalized June 19, 2013 As a member of Marine Resource Task Force, I am pitching our Town officials to revive the Beachscape program and look for volunteers who own beachfront property to participate in a trial beach... more »» Town to put on Fourth of July Parade and activities June 19, 2013 To the editor: July 4th on Fort Myers Beach gets better every year! The sixth annual Fourth of July Parade will be planned and implemented by the Town this year. more »» Resident offers traffic solution June 19, 2013 To the editor: Simple solutions to major traffic problems on the beach! I've been saying this for many years, but no one will listen to my idea as how to relieve traffic on the Beach. more »» Little League president thanks all involved with 2013 season June 19, 2013 To the editor: Now that Little League season is almost over, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has helped make it such a wonderful season. more »» Everglades Forever Act wrongfully amended June 12, 2013 The most deceptive and egregious action against the public taxpayers during the 2013 Florida Legislative session was passage of HB 7065 and SB 768 which amended the 1994 Everglades Forever Act. Re. more »» Editorials Americans voted in "The Coolest President Ever" February 25, 2013 President Obama’s popularity and cool image continue to trump his actual record with faithful supporters and mainstream media alike. more »» Statement from the National Rifle Association of America In Response to President Obama’s Gun Control Proposals January 18, 2013 Fairfax, Va. – Throughout its history, the National Rifle Association has led efforts to promote safety and responsible gun ownership. Keeping our children and society safe remains our top priorit. more »» Obama sued to stop gun task force January 18, 2013 January 15, 2013: A lawsuit by Freedom Watch director Larry Klayman asks a federal court to order the Obama Gun Control Task Force to halt its meetings and the implementation of any of its... more »» Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of... January 16, 2013 Fever. Chills. Fatigue. Muscle aches and more. Flu season is here with a vengeance with triple the number of confirmed cases. more »» There is anger out there not seen since the Civil War December 28, 2012 In mid November 2012, the nation was greeted with a movement, seemingly originating out of nowhere that can only be referred to as successionitis—a desire of the people to leave the Union—not seen i... more »» Local Sports & Recreation Suncoast Gun Show hits SWFL this weekend February 8, 2013 The Suncoast Gun Show is returning to Southwest Florida this weekend, Feb. 9 and 10, at the Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. This is one of Florida's largest gun shows. more »»  47th annual Summerset Regatta sails Saturday October 4, 2012 Steve Romaine, avid local sailor, longtime member and past commodore of the CMCS sailing group, and a very lucky gentleman who recently returned from a European excursion and nine-day Mediterranean... more »»  CMCS gears up for 47th annual Summerset Regatta Oct. 5-7 September 27, 2012 Steve Romaine, avid local sailor, longtime member and past commodore of the CMCS sailing group, and a very lucky gentleman who recently returned from a European excursion and nine-day Meditarrean... more »»  Golfers invited to the ninth annual Shell Point Open Nov. 9 September 20, 2012 Fort Myers, Fl (Sept. 20, 2012) --- Golfers are invited to participate in the 9th annual Shell Point Open Charity Golf Tournament Friday, Nov. 9, at the Shell Point Golf Club in Fort Myers. more »»  Heart to Heart: Golf tournament Saturday for local family August 22, 2012 Helping raise funds for a young, local gentleman and his family, who’s recently gone through an extensive operation, a very special Heart to Heart Open Golf Tournament and two-man-scramble will take... more »» |    What's HotMost Read
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