Fort Myers Beach

In an historic election, Tuesday, residents of Fort Myers Beach voted to recall town council members John King and Karen Woodson, but whether or not King will actually be removed from office remains to be seen after a circuit court judge, on Nov. 3, ordered a stay on the recall results pending an appeals court decision.

Residents of Fort Myers Beach head to the polls Nov. 4 for what could result in the first successful recall of elected officials in Lee County in nearly 75 years. Town council members Karen Woodson and John King are on the recall ballot, but judge’s decision, Nov. 3, leaves the vote on King’s recall in a kind of legal limbo.

A skeleton of concrete pillars are all that remain of the Fort Myers Beach Pier. The once beloved landmark of the island community was part of the trail of destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian.

Fort Myers Beach is offering use of a beach wheelchair to residents and visitors.This specialized wheelchair is designed for use on sand, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to enjoy the beach more easily and comfortably.

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce adds its voice to those objecting to the possible razing of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School.

The future of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School remains in limbo after a consultant's report that includes possible razing of the school.

Nearly $6.5 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue is being used to authorize work and reimburse expenses for a number of agreements across the county.Commissioners also voted to leverage additional drone technology to enhance efforts to ensure public safety by approving the purchase of four autonomous drones to be based across Lee County.

Director of Operations Jason Thomas says Bad Ass Coffee on Fort Myers Beach aspires to be more than just another grab-and-go coffeehouse. So they commissioned local artist Erik Schlake to paint a mural that includes a local landmark.

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County said that tests completed this week found the previously high level of enterococcus has decreased to an acceptable level, and it has lifted its advisory.

A 10-day music festival returns to Southwest Florida this week for its eleventh year.