4+ day, 52+ min ago   (267+ words) The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted to lower the proposed millage rate hike on Wednesday, with a tentative budget that would increase the millage rate by 3% over last year’s budget, as opposed to the 30% increase that was in…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (143+ words) The Town of Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency voted unanimously today not to recommend approval for the DiamondHead Beach Resort’s proposal to add two buildings and 57 rooms to their property on Estero Boulevard. The owners The Town of Fort…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1089+ words) While the Town of Fort Myers Beach faces a proposed millage raise, along with potential new fees and an ongoing projected revenue loss, the town is also paying a financial consulting firm more than half a million dollars to cover…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (542+ words) In an announcement issued on Friday, Town of Fort Myers Beach Manager Will McKannay addressed his ongoing inquiry into two senior employees, while stating he plans to reduced costs as the town undergoes budget preparations. In a statement sent out…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (799+ words) An annual late-summer dining event across Southwest Florida is returning for its biggest year yet while celebrating a major milestone. Sizzle Dining, which is marking its 10th year, will run the entire month of September, encouraging the community to “save, support,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (608+ words) A Fort Myers Beach favorite is back on the fine dining menu at Santini Marina Plaza. The South Beach Grille, one of the island’s most popular restaurants and a recipient of many Fort Myers Beach Observer Best of the Beach…...