Lee County officials acknowledged that cabbage palm trees were destroyed at Crescent Beach Family Park on Fort Myers Beach after officials initially said the trees would be moved around. County spokespersons said the new park will have more trees. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

A recent fundraiser held at Wahoo Willie’s on Fort Myers Beach raised funds for local musician Frank Thomson. Thomson is recovering from a heart attack suffered on Christmas Eve. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

A benefit is being held tonight at The Whale on Fort Myers Beach for local musician James Wilder, who is battling cancer. There will be live music, raffles, and a silent auction through 9 p.m.

What’s Up FMB, a local nonprofit, has started a fundraising campaign to bring back the Fourth of July parade and fireworks show back to Fort Myers Beach: fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission Chair James Dunlap did not file an application for a vacant seat on the Fort Myers Beach Council by last week’s deadline. Dunlap had appeared in front of the council last month to declare his interest in the seat. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

Spring training camp for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins opens this week in Fort Myers: fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin, who was acquired from the Brewers, took questions from the media during an appearance in spring training camp at Fort Myers today. Durbin played three infield positions for the Brewers last season.

The Minnesota Twins began spring training camp today in Fort Myers behind new Manager Derek Shelton. Shelton said “You don’t realize the privilege of putting on a Major League uniform on, until you don’t put on a Major League uniform on.” fortmyersbeachtalk.com/sports/local-s…

The School District of Lee County received the first part of approvals it needs from the Florida Department of Education to raze the Fort Myers Beach Elementary School. Demolishing the historic site would need to clear additional hurdles. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

This week’s edition of the Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin is now available at news bins around town and online: fortmyersbeachtalk.com/e-editions/202…

Boston Red Sox hitter Kristian Campbell takes batting practice during spring training at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is embracing his role as a veteran leader this spring training in Fort Myers after a season in which he posted his best stats since he joined the organization in 2022. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/uncategorized/…

Painting fallen coconuts to celebrate the holidays was a tradition of the late Fort Myers Beach resident Jay Gray. That tradition lives on with his daughter Lisa Gray Jones, who painted coconuts into a heart to celebrate Valentine’s Day in her yard. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

The Minnesota Twins are holding their spring training open house today at Hammond Stadium at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Children are welcome on the field after workouts to partake in hitting Wiffle balls from players around 2. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

Photos from Twins spring training camp in Fort Myers are now up on the Fort Myers Beach Observer website: fortmyersbeachtalk.com/sports/2026/02…

The Fort Myers Beach Council voted to appoint Local Planning Agency member John McLean to the vacant seat on the council. Two councilmembers changed their votes on the second ballot after one councilmember said they voted incorrectly on the first ballot. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

This week's edition of the Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin is now available at news bins around town and online: fortmyersbeachtalk.com/e-editions/202…

The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation held a sold-out fashion show this weekend which raised more than $16,000 for the organization. The funds will go back into the community and support scholarships for local students. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

Lee County has awarded a $258 million contract for a new Fort Myers Beach wastewater treatment facility. The facility, off island on Pine Ridge Road, will replace the existing facility which was damaged by Hurricane Ian. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community…

The (FWC) reported that at least two dozen manatees have died in Lee County over the past week in what is believed to be a cold stress event. The FWC noted that a power plant nearby had recently shut down though it has since restarted operations. fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/swfl-news…