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Proper preparations will help protect your home while you are away

1 week ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury

There are many steps a homeowner should take before they either travel back north for the summer, or take a summer trip. North Fort Myers Fire Control District Public Education Officer Christi Fulton said although summer travel is exciting, leaving your home unattended requires some preparation. Those preparation tips include power surge protection, an ice cube test, storm shutters, manufactured home security, yard cleanup and structure checks.
With communities still recovering from recent storms, manufactured home sales dip

1 week ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury

The real estate market for manufactured homes has been declining the last few years in Southwest Florida. “It’s been a very tough two years, and I don’t know when it will get easier. It’s tough – you have to appreciate the hard times,” Mobile Home Lady Owner Antonette Fazlic said. She said the manufactured home real estate is not great. She said year over year in January, sales were down 20% for Lee County and down 45% in December.
Wahoo Willie’s to open early for shrimp fest brunch, announces new prime rib - FORT MYERS - Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com

Wahoo Willie’s, which is currently offering shrimp specials as part of the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival through Sunday, will also be opening up an hour early on Saturday for a special brunch ahead of the shrimp festival parade. “We will open an hour early and will serve brunch from 8-11 on that […]
Crochet continues dominant spring with solid performance against Rays

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | CJ Haddad

If this spring is any indication of what the future holds for one of the Boston Red Sox’ offseason pitching acquisitions, it’s going to be a promising 2025. Southpaw Garrett Crochet continued a dominant Spring Training Wednesday afternoon against the Rays at JetBlue Park, tossing three innings of scoreless ball, surrendering just two hits, one walk and striking out seven.
Sun Splash opens for ‘game-changing’ season

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | CJ Haddad

Southwest Florida’s largest waterpark is ready to welcome guests in for a new season, which includes a myriad of special events and a new attraction. Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral opens for the 2025 season this Saturday. The park will go to daily Spring Break hours of operation on March 14 through 30. In April and May, the park will operate Thursday through Sunday before going to daily summer hours on May 23 through Sept. 1.
Police chief: Safety concerns drive Bike Night changes

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury

With enthusiasts protesting Bike Night changes, city officials said Wednesday it comes down to safety. Among those commenting at Wednesday’s Cape Coral City Council meeting was owner and publisher of Biker Maps of Cape Coral Patricia Proffitt. “The bikers weren’t really happy about it because it is taking away the reason for Bike Night,” she said, adding that some people have spent $20,000 to $40,000 on their bikes and they don’t want them to be hidden in the back of the event.
DeSantis proposes funding increases for schools

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget recommendation for the next fiscal year contains funding increases for schools, including more money for the Family Empowerment Scholarship and charter schools. School District of Lee County Director of Budget Kelly Letcher on Tuesday provided some numbers, which she said are preliminary. “I’m not sure where we are going to end when the legislative session is done,” she said. The base student allocation is projected for a $94.04 increase, or 1.78% from $5,331 to $5,426.
March in the Park set for Saturday

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | CJ Haddad

Looking for that perfect addition to your garden? Maybe an exotic plant or handcrafted art to complete your outdoor decor? This Saturday, horticulturists can find an abundance of greenery to fawn over and take home as The Garden Club of Cape Coral presents “March in the Park,” its annual plant and garden art sale. This is the 17th edition of the club’s biggest fundraising event of the year which draws vendors from all across Southwest Florida.
Graduation dates, venues, approved

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury

The venues and dates for the Graduating Class of ’25 are now set. The Lee County School Board on Tuesday approved the lease agreements for graduation ceremonies at Southwestern State College – Suncoast Arena, and Florida Gulf Coast University – Alico Arena in an amount not to exceed $350,000. The graduation ceremonies will be held from Friday, May 16, through Tuesday, May 20.
Cell phones to stay on ‘off’ next school year

2 months ago | fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury

The 2025-2026 School Code of Conduct was approved Tuesday, which includes a provision that all personal wireless communication devices must be turned off and in a student’s backpack. The new code, passed by the Lee County School Board without discussion, states that “Students may possess personal wireless communication devices while on school grounds during regular hours.