| | Council approves beach raking amendments  May 22, 2013 Regulation for an environmentally sensitive practice on the beachfront of Estero Island should become easier for Town officials. more »»  Community News Town to look into business recycling May 22, 2013 A commercial recycling program on Fort Myers Beach may become a mandatory issue. Town officials are weighing the thought of approving a required participation in recycling among Beach businesse. more »»  Sails & Marketing: Beach docked sailing school nabs tourism award May 22, 2013 A sailing business that has dockage space at Pink Shell Resort & Marina captured one of seven tourism awards at the fourth annual Celebration of Business & Tourism Chrysalis Awards Luncheon and... more »»  Times Square celebrations receive extension May 22, 2013 Weekend evening concert festivities at the heart of Fort Myers Beach will continue for another yea. more »»  Beach Elementary graduates fifth grade May 22, 2013 Twenty-four students at Beach Elementary School will be moving to the next level of education in the near future. They were applauded at an awards ceremony in the Dolphin Cafe Monday evenin. more »» News from around the region Officials urge safe boating over holiday weekend May 22, 2013 By TIFFANY REPECKI trepecki@breezenewnewspapers. more »»  Local agencies enforceing Click It or Ticket campaign May 22, 2013 Local law enforcement agencies are cracking down on seat belt use over the next few days as part of the 2013 National Click It or Ticket campaign, which kicked off Monday and runs through Sunday. more »» Annual dog show coming to Lee Civic Center May 22, 2013 Some of the best dog breeders in the Southeast and their dogs will converge on the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to showcase 150 breeds at the annual Greater Fort Myers Dog Club event Memoria... more »»  North Fort Myers High cleans up on musical awards May 22, 2013 North Fort Myers High School was second to none at the Barbara B. Mann High School Musical Awards at the Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers last Monda. more »»  Graduation 2013 May 22, 2013 Mariner graduate Lissette Espinaco cheers for a classmate during Sunday’s commencement at Harborside Event Center. more »» Arts & Entertainment Picasso Night: Take 2 -- Second artistic benefit takes place Saturday May 14, 2013 The time has come to prep your artistic side and get ready to help another great, local cause, as coordinators of the original Picasso Night are eager to host Picasso Night: Take 2, featuring a... more »»  Travel presentation at The Edison Tuesday at 1 p.m. April 22, 2013 A fun, informative and entertaining presentation will be given at The Edison, 3583 MacGregor Blvd., Tuesday, April 23, at 1 p.m., by local talent sensation, Richie C., and his lovely wife, Ursula. more »»  Celebrity chef makes guest appearance at Bayfront Bistro tonight April 16, 2013 Tuesday, April 16, 2013: Rick Moonen, Celebrity Chef and owner of RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, and past contestant on Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters will be at Bayfront... more »»  Hanging by a Moment: Lifehouse performs at Spring Fling concert, Nervous Nellie's, Saturday April 11, 2013 The staff of Nervous Nellie’s is eager to boast its next upcoming outdoor Spring Fling concert through WINK 96. more »» Business The Sandy Butler closes its doors May 2, 2013 In a letter dated April 28, taped to the glass door entrance of the Sandy Butler, 17650 San Carlos Blvd. more »» Travel presentation at The Edison Tuesday at 1 p.m. April 22, 2013 A fun, informative and entertaining presentation will be given at The Edison, 3583 MacGregor Blvd., Tuesday, April 23, at 1 p.m., by local talent sensation, Richie C., and his lovely wife, Ursula. more »» Celebrity chef makes guest appearance at Bayfront Bistro tonight April 16, 2013 Tuesday, April 16, 2013: Rick Moonen, Celebrity Chef and owner of RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, and past contestant on Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters will be at Bayfront... more »»  Good ol' family fun: Pet Adoption benefit at Nervous Nellie's Saturday April 4, 2013 Founders and volunteers of a local pet rescue organization are excited to announce the first of a hopefully annual all-day fund-raiser for the Find a Home, Give a Home pet adoption group, Saturday,... more »» Beach eatery among “No Violations” spots April 3, 2013 The Division of Hotels and Restaurants has recognized a record number of “No Violations” eateries, among them one from Fort Myers Beach. This month's list includes 15 establishments in Lee County. more »» Obituaries 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 »»  Doris “Dorie” Ann Massey May 9, 2013 Doris Ann Massey, “Dorie,” passed away April 12, 2013. She completed her journey here on Earth and went home to Heaven to be with her Lord. Dorie was born on March 25, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio. more »»  Cynthia M. Benson May 9, 2013 There will be a Memorial Service for Cynthia M. Benson at Lee Plantation Club House, 10588-10646 Old South Way (just off Pine Ridge Road), May 11, at 3 p.m. Cynthia, age 53, born No. more »»  Terence Beighton Dykstra, 56 April 23, 2013 Terence Beighton Dykstra, 56, of Fort Myers Beach, passed away March 14. He was born on June 13, 1956, in Waltham, Mass., a child of George and Doris (Beighton) Dykstra. more »» Local Columns Love bugs: We love to hate them May 22, 2013 In October and May, they come out to play. Love bugs, that is, in central Florida, along highways. There isn’t much to love about love bug. more »» Magazine Drive sponsored at the Beach Library May 21, 2013 Weekly Activities Preschool Story Hour on Wednesday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m. Creating Digital Stories, Friday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, library closed. more »» Good gas mileage: Who’s in control? May 15, 2013 Everyone would like to get better gas mileage from his or her vehicle, and sometimes people get very concerned if they detect a drop in their customary mileag. more »» Beach Library seeks volunteer handy person May 15, 2013 Activities This Week Wednesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Hour in Kid's Place multi-purpose area Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. more »» Questions and advice for your automobile May 8, 2013 - Mark complains: “Larry, you recently recharged my air conditioner, but I think it takes too long to cool the car down. more »» Letters to the Editor Think individual freedom first May 22, 2013 To the editor: Each time we pledge allegiance to our flag, we state the final verse, “with liberty and justice for all.” Unfortunately, a growing majority of Americans really don’t mean it. more »» Chamber official applauds business expo May 22, 2013 To the editor: Thanks to all participants and event goers so very much for making our Chamber Business Expo such a huge success. more »» Letter carrier food drive deemed successful May 22, 2013 To the editor: Although the final results won't be known for several days, preliminary reports indicate that the 21st annual Letter Carriers' Food Drive was a resounding success, having collecte... more »» A rant about Michael Moore May 22, 2013 To the editor: Michael Moore is an idiot. He says that registering guns is okay. He says that the second amendment is for muskets not for the guns of toda. more »» Beach Chamber seeks volunteers for Bambi project May 15, 2013 To the editor: The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is in the final stages of bringing to the Beach its mobile visitor information, the Airstream Bambi. 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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