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WEB3 days ago · Senator Scott pledges to seek FEMA aid for Fort Myers Beach drainage issues. October 2, 2024 - Fort Myers Beach News U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who visited Fort Myers Beach Sunday as part of a tour of counties throughout Florida hit by Hurricane Helene, said in an exclusive interview with the Fort Myers Beach Observer Tuesday that he would be working with FEMA to get Fort Myers Beach aid ...
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 […]
Fins Up! Beach Club to open Monday at Margaritaville
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach announced its pool area will open Monday, Jan. 29 at Fins Up! Beach Club. The club features a 15,000 square-feet pool. Margaritaville is celebrating the occasion with a casual “first splash” ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend with day passes available for purchase at […]
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WEBOct 2, 2024 · 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 …
Fort Myers Beach death toll from Ian: 14
WEBOct 13, 2022 · There were 14 deaths on Fort Myers Beach from Hurricane Ian, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Beach officials confirmed. The ages of the dead ranged from age 40 to their 80’s, according to data kept by the Lee County Medical Examiner’s Office. Most died from drowning. According to state data on Wednesday, […]
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 […]
Fort Myers Beach declares state of emergency after Hurricane Debby
WEBAug 5, 2024 · The Town of Fort Myers Beach declared a state of emergency Monday morning due to the effects of Hurricane Debby, which dropped about six inches of rain on the island between Saturday and Sunday. Lee County announced the closure of Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach. According to the National Weather Service, the […]
Storm surge overwhelms Fort Myers Beach
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Storm surge overwhelmed Fort Myers Beach Thursday as tides from the Gulf of Mexico crossed over Estero Boulevard and onto residential streets. The National Weather Service has forecasted three to five feet of storm surge is possible tonight and early indications showed that Fort Myers Beach was getting every bit of that Thursday evening. Residents […]
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.
Lee County set to issue evacuation orders Monday or Tuesday as …
WEB3 days ago · Tropical Storm Milton is strengthening into a hurricane and is threatening the Gulf Coast. Source: National Hurricane Center. Lee County officials said Sunday afternoon they expect to issue evacuation orders Monday or Tuesday as Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for Lee County and 50 other counties ahead of Hurricane Milton, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is set to ...