Marco Island Kicks Off $4.7M Traffic Fix at North Collier Boulevard
Work crews will begin road construction on Sept. 2 at North Collier Boulevard and North Barfield Drive. The $4.7 million project aims to cut traffic snarls and upgrade old pipes at Marco Island's busiest corner. New water lines and upgraded traffic signals will soon replace worn-out parts. Coastal Site Development...
Marco Island residents clash with city leaders over 34% tax hike plan
Despite strong opposition, only a handful of residents came to Friday's meeting with the city manager to discuss the tax plan. If approved in September, millage rate would go up by 34%.
Florida Airport Builds Flood Defense With Innovative Barrier System
Naples' new Tiger Dam setup offers rapid deployment and cost-effective protection against storm surge.
Free Doggy Yoga In Estero To Benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society
We know that yoga can help you relax, but so can being around dogs and later this month, the Lee County Sheriff's Office will host free doggy yoga in Estero to benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society. I am a huge dog lover. Of course, I love my little guy Rocket...
Naples man facing multiple charges after ‘loitering’ in Cape driveway
A Naples man was arrested in Cape Coral after police say he was found with firearms, stolen identifications, and suspected stolen items. Landon Moore, 21, has been charged with grand theft of a firearm, 11 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, loitering, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance unarmed,...
Southwest Florida Waterfront Still Struggling With Hurricane Ian Recovery 3 Years Later
Parts of Southwest Florida's coast remain damaged and hazardous three years after Hurricane Ian struck. Broken docks and floating wreckage create risks for anyone on the water. Floating wreckage makes water travel perilous. Submerged trees, loose posts, and splintered dock parts threaten boats. "You see all sorts of...
First Charter Review Commission Set
The goal of the Charter Commission is to review the Fort Myers Beach charter, take input from the community, and make recommendations to the Town Council. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, October 7th in the new Town Hall building at 6231 Estero Boulvevard. The five members appointed by the Town Council to the...
3 LPA Seats Open Up in One Month
The Local Planning Agency is making very important recommendations to the Fort Myers Beach Town Council regarding the rebuild of the island following Hurricane’s Ian and Milton. 3 seats on that committee are up for appointment at the end of September. The terms of Chair Anita Cereceda, Vice Chair...
Marcus & Millichap Arrange $91.4 Million in Construction Financing for Two Southwest Florida Projects
NAPLES, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged $91.4 million in construction financing for Plymouth, Minnesota-based Roers Cos. to build two projects in Naples. The properties are the 150-unit Vintana at Vanderbilt, located at 3375 Vanderbilt Beach Road, which is adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Naples golf course, and...
Mulholland Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Do you know an individual, business or organization that promotes awareness, education and preservation of the natural resources on Fort Myers Beach? The Marine & Environmental Resources Task Force would like to recognize them. The award is named after Terry Mulholland (pictured) who is a former Mayor of Fort Myers...
