Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin

Newspaper covering Fort Myers Beach as well as Lee County and Florida news.

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Former Fort Myers Beach Mayor Anita Cereceda has filed to run for Town of Fort Myers Beach Council. The town’s first mayor, Cereceda last served as mayor in 2020, and is currently the chair of the Local Planning Agency.

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Fort Myers Beach Councilmember Rebecca Link, Protect FMB President Tom Brady, and Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency member Edward Schoonover have filed to run for seats on the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council. There are three seats up for election:
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This week’s edition of the Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin is now available at news bins around town and online:

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The Florida Legislature passed a bill to put on the ballot the proposed constitutional amendment proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to raise the homestead property tax exemption up to $250,000 of a property's value. The referendum must pass by 60% of voters.

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A Cape Coral man was charged with making a bomb threat on the office of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-Naples). Donalds, who represents most of Lee County and Collier County, is running for governor in a Republican primary.
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The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted today to oppose the homestead property tax exemption proposal of Gov. Ron DeSantis, unless the revenue losses for local governments can be replaced with “stable, recurring replacement funding sources.”

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The Lee County Sheriff's Office expanded its presence on Fort Myers Beach today, the last day of the school year for Lee County Public Schools. A spokesperson said the added presence was related to information regarding planned gatherings on social media:
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A large multi-agency operation involving local, state and federal law enforcement organizations and local social service agencies rescued 21 young people missing in Collier County, Hendry County and Lee County over the past three days:

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Dawn and Mike Miller, co-owners of The Whale and co-founders of the local business group What's Up FMB, have acquired the former United Methodist Church building near the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School.

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The Fort Myers Beach Art Association's "Anything Goes" art show is running through Saturday at their Cypress Square gallery off McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers.

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Governor Ron DeSantis has called for a special session of the state legislature for his proposed Constitutional amendment to raise the homestead property tax exemption from $50,000 to up to $250,000 of a home's property value.

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Fort Myers Beach Councilmember Rebecca Link is opposing two changes proposed by the Charter Review Commission to extend the terms of appointed town councilmembers and for a salary committee to set salaries for councilmembers.
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London Bay Development Group is seeking an August hearing in front of the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council to bring their plans for redeveloping the Outrigger Beach Resort. The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency rejected the plans earlier this month:

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The Fort Myers Beach Library has been showcasing the work of local photographer and artist Don Hutchinson this month on the third floor:

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This week's edition of the Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin is now out at news bins around town and available online:

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During shorebird nesting season, threatened shorebirds are nesting on Fort Myers Beach, including snowy plovers (pictured). Beachgoers should take precautions to steer clear of the birds and their flightless hatchlings. Dogs are required to be on a leash on Fort Myers Beach.

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The deadline to apply for a scholarship through the Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation is this Sunday:

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The deadline to apply for a scholarship from the Beach Kids Foundation is nearing.

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Photos from the What’s Up FMB sports car show are now up on the Fort Myers Beach Observer website:

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HM Restaurant Group is celebrating National Yucatan Shrimp Day on Fort Myers Beach today with a chef-driven "one-bite" competition at Bonita Fish Company, Dixie Fish Company, and Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille from 2 p.m to 5 p.m.
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