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2026 PROPERTY TAX BILLS ON THE WAY; SIX CONVENIENT WAYS TO PAY
Today, 546,481 tax bills are being mailed to property and business owners in Lee County. Customers can also view and pay their property tax bills online at LeeTC.com. Property taxes are due by March 31, 2027, but customers can save by paying early. Discounts are...
Fort Myers Beach Pier Replacement Project Update 10-29-26
Progress continues as all remaining piles from the original pier are now removed. In the coming week, crews will continue driving production piles for the new pier, which may result in increased noise and noticeable vibrations. Lee County’s Fort Myers Beach Pier...
Estero Boulevard Hurricane Repairs Update for week of 10/29/26
Estero Boulevard Hurricane Repairs (Estrellita Drive to Crescent Street) – Construction Project: This project includes repairs of damaged asphalt, curb and gutter, sidewalk, pavement, pedestrian handrail, school flashers, pedestrian signals, as well as the removal and...
Annie’s full-circle moment with with Oprah
By Annie Meehan Forty years ago, I appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show as a frightened 18-year-old who had already experienced more disruption than many people face in a lifetime. I didn’t know where my life would lead. I only knew that Oprah’s words made me feel seen...
Fort Myers Beach Sunsets: Where to Watch and When to Go
I've watched a thousand sunsets on Fort Myers Beach, and I'll tell you the honest answer up front: the best spot is wherever your feet are in the sand. That's not a cop-out. Estero Island runs seven miles north to south with the Gulf on your right the whole way, and...
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank sponsors 36th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship on Fort Myers Beach
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is proud to announce its $5,000 gold sponsorship of the 36th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship taking place Nov. 19-23 at DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. The championship event showcases the talents of world-class...
CROW’s Wildlife First Responder Receives Honorable Mention E Award for Outstanding Service
The disco ball was spinning, the lights were dancing, and three of CROW’s own were in the spotlight at Lee County’s annual celebration of hospitality’s brightest stars. The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) honored three team members from the Clinic for...
I Shine Permanent Jewelry Opens First Permanent Retail Location at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach
I Shine Permanent Jewelry will open its first permanent retail location on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, 251 Crescent St. Located on the Sunset Terrace, the new location will be open to the public seven days a week from 9 a.m....
The Marina at Bonita Fish Company adds shore power, opens November slip leasing
The Marina at Bonita Fish Company, managed by HM Restaurant Group, has added shore power for vessels leasing slips at the marina and is now pre-leasing for November. Located on Fisherman’s Wharf on Fort Myers Beach, the 30-slip deep-water marina offers direct Gulf...
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Jones
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Colin Jones as loan servicing assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. In his role, Jones supports the bank’s lending operations by assisting with loan...
