Fort Myers Beach

Due to an austerity push, the Town of Fort Myers Beach will not hold a fireworks display this coming year.

Fort Myers Beach holds its 37th annual boat parade to usher in "season." An awards party is set for Dec. 11.

Santa, the Grinch, music and more highlight Fort Myers Beach tree-lighting party.

FEMA has informed the town of Fort Myers Beach that property owners are welcome again to get flood insurance policies and discounts. The beach had been placed on probation with the federal program. That probation period started after Hurricane Ian.

Residents and visitors once again may enjoy convenient, stress-free travel to some of Lee County’s most popular destinations as LeeTran resumes free seasonal trolley and tram services. Connectivity and timing improvements made to other LeeTran routes.

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.