Sanibel resort rebuilds stronger after Ian’s devastation
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Three years after Hurricane Ian brought devastating flooding to Southwest Florida, the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa as a testament to resilience, community support, and the unwavering dedication of its longtime employees. The resort, located just off Sanibel Island, suffered catastrophic...
Our Plan to Help The VFW Stay Open
We’re putting together “The Mother of All Raffles” to help raise money to save the Fort Myers Beach VFW. They are in need of $50,000 to cover mounting expenses from recent hurricanes and we plan to help them pay those bills. An anonymous Fort Myers Beach resident...
Big Raise For The Town’s Legal Firm
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council has unanimously approved a new contract to The Vose Law Firm. The rate for legal representation is being increased from $25,000 per month to $37,000 per month ($450,000 per year). Pictured here is Becky Vose. Everyone on Council agreed that the firm has done...
Fort Myers Beach approves pier reconstruction project with conditions
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The Fort Myers Beach Town Council announced that it approved of the Fort Myers Beach Pier Reconstruction Project on Monday with conditions, in a vote of 5 to 0. The iconic pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. According to the meeting agenda,...
After the floods: Saving historic buildings
PUNTA GORDA — Preserving historic homes in Punta Gorda, the future the A.C. Freeman House, and establishing a preservation fund are on the agenda for the City Council's joint meeting with the city's Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
Florida Woman Steals Publix Motorized Shopping Cart for Roadtrip
Motorized cart | maroke via iStockPhoto She headed for the open road, then called 911 The post Florida Woman Steals Publix Motorized Shopping Cart for Roadtrip appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
The Best Fish And Chips In Florida Are Hiding Inside This Down-To-Earth Seafood Restaurant
The moment you sink your teeth into the fish and chips at Shrimp Shack in Fort Myers, you’ll understand why people drive from three counties over just to experience this crispy, flaky perfection. Here’s the thing about great fish and chips – they’re surprisingly hard to find, even in...
Man accused of pinning girlfriend’s cat to the ground, punching it repeatedly
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WBBH) - A Florida woman claims her boyfriend beat up her two cats, saying she caught him on video pinning one of the cats to the ground and punching it repeatedly. Libby Kastle reported her boyfriend, 27-year-old Travis Fehr, to police last Tuesday, alleging she caught him...
Engines Revving Up in Cape Coral
Bike Night returns with rock 'n' roll music and rumbling rides. Cape Coral Bike Night is returning on Oct. 11, featuring roaring motorcycles, a diverse lineup of vendors and rock ‘n’ roll-style music. The event is located at 872 SE 47th Terrace from 5-10 p.m. Attendees can expect...
COLUMN: Cuba libre! Cuban eateries relish free enterprise
Hispanic Heritage Month might seem awkwardly timed.
