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WEB4 days ago · September 23, 2024 - Fort Myers Beach News. The National Weather Service is forecasting a Category 2 hurricane to pass about 100 miles west of Fort Myers Beach late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, bringing winds of up to 60-70 miles per hour and four to six inches of rain. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of ...
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WEBThe Island Hopper Songwriter Festival will not be held back for long by Hurricane Helene. While Friday's shows on Fort Myers Beach were canceled, the festival will bounce back on Fort Myers Beach Saturday and Sunday to cap off a weeklong's worth of country music sounds culminating in the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina Pool Party on Sunday with country music star Scotty McCreery.
Fort Myers Beach to acquire 7-Eleven property
WEBAug 2, 2024 · The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council will be voting Monday on whether to acquire the former 7-Eleven property at 6221 Estero Blvd. for $1.7 million. The town intends to utilize the property as additional parking for the new town hall at 6231 Estero Blvd. Town of Fort Myers Beach Manager Andy Hyatt has informed […]
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WEB5 days ago · Hurricane Helene to pass Fort Myers Beach Thursday with storm surge up to five feet. September 25, 2024. The National Weather Service is predicting that Hurricane Helene will pass by Fort Myers Beach and Lee County as a Category 2 hurricane Thursday morning from about 150 miles off the coast as it heads …
Margaritaville ushers in new era on Fort Myers Beach
WEBDec 7, 2023 · JWB Grill with a view of the beach at Margaritaville Beach Resort. Photo by Chuck Ballaro. Workers were still putting the final coats of paint on the walls Thursday morning as a new $200 million resort that has been years in the making — and had to go through much adversity before completion — opened to the public on Fort Myers Beach.
Five candidates qualify to run for Mann’s seat
WEBJun 28, 2022 · Five candidates, including three Republicans, have qualified to run for the District 5 Lee County Board of County Commissioners seat vacated by the late Frank Mann. The seat represents eastern Lee County, including Lehigh Acres and portions of Fort Myers. A primary will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23 to determine who wins the Republican party […]
Seagate makes pitch to community for new condo towers on Fort …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Looking to bring Fort Myers Beach one of the largest residential developments the town has seen since incorporation, the developers behind Seagate Development Group’s 17-story twin-condo tower buildings met with some of the island’s summer public Wednesday to unveil their plans. In a meeting room at the Pink Shell Beach Resort with a few dozen […]
Santini Plaza on track to reopen this fall
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Yariv Shaked has Santini Plaza on the comeback trail and he can see the finish line. After hard work repairing the plaza from damage incurred from Hurricane Ian, Shaked said the popular shopping center on the south end of Fort Myers Beach will be ready to open in the fall. “If things go well, people […]
Beach Elementary achieves reliability school certification
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · The Fort Myers Beach Elementary School is among 21 School District of Lee County schools to have achieved Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means these schools have created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for improved student achievement and effective day-to-day school operations.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank purchases Fort Myers Beach …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the purchase of Gulf-side land located at 2670 and 2680 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach for the development of its newest branch. Construction of the new branch is expected to begin in early 2025 with an anticipated opening in 2026, potentially making the nonprofit the first to open a […]