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WEBThe Islander, Gift Gallery & Boutique is poised for a comeback that is about as important as any for Fort Myers Beach. It’s the first store to reopen at the town’s main commercial center – Santini Plaza. The plaza has been closed since Hurricane Ian, undergoing major repairs since. Anita Cereceda, the town’s first mayor […]
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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 ...
Board approves contract for new fire chief
WEBSep 22, 2021 · Ron Martin officially became the new Fort Myers Beach fire chief Thursday after the Fort Myers Beach Board of Fire Commissioners approved a contract with Martin, who has been serving as the department’s executive assistant fire chief of support services. The contract approved by the board calls for a salary of $153,500 for Martin, who […]
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WEBSep 6, 2024 · The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced Lee County’s LeeTran tram will be offering free shuttle service around Fort Myers Beach for the Island Hopper Songwriter’s Festival Sept. 27, Sept. 28 and Sept. 29. The hours will be: Friday, September 27: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, September 28: 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, […]
Cigar Hut moving | News, Sports, Jobs - FORT MYERS
WEBMay 7, 2021 · The Cigar Hut’s home for more than 20 years on Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach will be coming to an end this week. The shop will be moving its large showcase of smokes to its location on Old San Carlos Boulevard Sunday, May 9 to make room for the impending demolition and construction work for Margaritaville.
The Neptune Resort trades hands in $27 million deal
WEBOct 19, 2021 · The Neptune Resort, a staple on Estero Boulevard overlooking Fort Myers Beach for decades, has changed ownership in a $27 million deal that closed on Sept. 29. The 71-suite Fort Myers Beach hotel property, located on 2310 Estero Boulevard, was sold by Blue Vista Capital LLC (a Florida limited liability company based in Illinois) to […]
Lani Kai turns 40 | News, Sports, Jobs - FORT MYERS
WEBJun 6, 2018 · Robert Conidaris didn’t know he was poor growing up. It was the Great Depression. “No body had anything,” he said. Now, many years later, 86-year-old Conidaris is able to make sure every child at his establishment, The Lani Kai Resort, can get free dessert when they’re eating in his restaurants. The Lani Kai opened in 1978. In its 40 years on the beach, the resort has become something ...
Matanzas Inn and Matanzas on the Bay re-affirmed for expansion …
WEBJan 14, 2021 · Matanzas Inn co-owner Doug Speirn-Smith began plans for expanding the lodging establishment and the Matanzas on the Bay restaurant 20 years ago. While a portion of the restaurant expansion is completed, plans for 14 more rooms at the motel are still in the works and town staff has sought specificity on the plans. On Monday, […]
Meet the candidates for Lee County School Board
WEBJul 24, 2020 · There are three Lee County School Board seats up for election this year but voters countywide may only cast a ballot in one of these non-partisan races -- the at-large District 7 seat. As a result of a voter-approved change in 2016, most school board seats are elected by district, meaning the races for the District 2 and 3 seats will be decided by voters within those respective districts only.
Bringing hope through Kimmie’s memory
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Kinkle knows firsthand – he lost his daughter Kimberly due to the demons of drugs in 2015 in Palm Beach. She was just 35. Now he wants to deliver hope and a path forward for those seeking a new life, by starting Kimmie’s Recovery Room in Lee County in honor of his daughter.