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3 days ago · Find the latest news from Fort Myers Beach and the surrounding area, including business, politics, weather and more. Read about the impact of Hurricane Helene, the reopening of Santini Plaza, and the town council elections.
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For the second time in two years, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School students will be attending classes at San Carlos Park Elementary School as the Lee County Public School District works to remediate water damage from a hurricane. Students at Fort Myers Beach Elementary School were set to begin attending San Carlos Park Elementary School […]
Trio facing off in Republican primary for District 5 seat
Jul 19, 2022 · Three candidates from different places and backgrounds will fight it out in the Republican primary for the District 5 seat on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners which was left vacant by the death of Frank Mann. A former Major League Baseball hitter who played in the 1986 World Series, a former Lee County […]
Fort Myers Beach issues evacuation order
Oct 6, 2024 · The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council issued an evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to hit the Gulf Coast late Tuesday or Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center has issued flood warnings for Lee County through Thursday and Lee County schools will be closed from Monday to Thursday.
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Oct 11, 2024 · Approximately 145,000 homes and businesses were without electricity Friday, two days after Hurricane Milton downed power lines, flooded roads and scattered debris while leaving its worst damage for counties to the north. More than 200,000 homes and businesses lost power during the hurricane. The National Weather Service recorded the second-highest storm surge for Lee County […]
Santini Plaza on track to reopen this fall
Jun 26, 2024 · The popular shopping center on Fort Myers Beach will welcome new and old tenants by October, according to owner Yariv Shaked. He said the plaza has been completely renovated and will have turtle-friendly lighting, a new Italian restaurant and a gelato store.
Storm surge overwhelms Fort Myers Beach
Sep 26, 2024 · Fort Myers Beach was hit by a record-breaking storm surge from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, causing flooding, power outage and damage to homes and businesses. The town manager said the cleanup would take several days and the fire chief urged residents to stay off the roads.
Widespread flooding from storm surge begins on Fort Myers …
Oct 9, 2024 · Widespread flooding has begun from the storm surge brought by Hurricane Milton to Fort Myers Beach as conditions rapidly deteriorate on the island. The hurricane is expected to make official landfall in Sarasota County by 10 p.m. though the storm surge from the storm is already being felt throughout Fort Myers Beach. The Pink Shell […]
Margaritaville ushers in new era on Fort Myers Beach
Dec 7, 2023 · After years of challenges, the $200 million resort with six restaurants and direct beach access opened to the public in December 2023. The resort is a symbol of hope and recovery for the island after Hurricane Ian and a tribute to the late co-founder of …
Hurricane Helene expected to bring heavy rain, storm surge to …
Sep 23, 2024 · The National Weather Service is forecasting a Category 2 hurricane to pass about 100 miles west of Fort Myers Beach late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, bringing winds of up to 60-70 miles per hour and four to six inches of rain. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 41 Florida […]