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We had members of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association tell us about their plans for rebuilding the destroyed Art Association building and parents trying to convince the Lee County School Board to save The Beach School after Hurricane Ian.

We gave Mari and Megan another $20,000 toward the 33931 fund. Eddie Rood donated $1,700 to the fund. John King does his final interview before the election. 

The team from Dry Air Restoration joined us to discuss how to remove mold from the homes on Fort Myers Beach that were severely damaged by the storm surge from the Gulf of Mexico and Back Bay waters caused by Hurricane Ian. We also announced our Hard Rock Casino and Hotel County Concert giveaway planned for our Live Happy Hour show at Bucketts.

Dan talks about the devastation and rescue efforts on Fort Myers Beach.

Chris Crowley tells us why he's a big supporter of Denise Nystrom for Lee County School Board.  Charlie Green details the confusion about the referendum to elect the School Superintendent. Steve and Ed analyze the town council debate and budget public hearing.

Chief Martin returned to the show to talk to us about the 2022-2023 fire district budget, why the new fire house will be delayed, how his team trains for fires and emergency calls AND he shares his most embarrassing moment.

The Roar Offshore Team Returns to tell us all about the 2022 Roard Offshore Boat Race Championships October 6-8. And 10-year old Ella tells us all about her perfect scores at the Beach School and how she plans to win an Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony awards.

Captain Noah Stewart, owner of Adventures in Paradise  played our speed round, told us about his biggest complainer and detailed how his boat tours are nearly perfect and finding the local dolphins.  The new Chef at The Whale Rhys Davis joined us to discuss the grand re-opening at the restaurant on October 1st and explained why he has perfect hair and hates unmelted cheese.

Bernard McGarvey gets us geared up for the 2023 Shrimp Festival, Jack Brzoza from SCCF talks turtles and Brendon Leslie fills us in on the latest gossip in the Republican/Conservative world.

Steve and Cindy Johnson joined Kim and Ed to discuss turtles, Estero Boulevard lighting, Bayside Park, the upcoming election and much much more. And, we play "How Much Do You Know About Your Spouse?"

Jim Huff for Congress, Angela Wright Chenaille for Lee County Board and and Alyssa Lemay talks Drag Queen Bingo

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Joe Gambino is running for Lee County Board in the Republican primary against Mike Greenwell and John Albion. Eliza is a local with a lot of cool stories who brought prizes for our local trivia game. And, Annie Meehan detailed how she overcame big obstacles in her life.

John Albion is running for Lee County Board again. Dr. Traci Kohler is the new Beach School Principal. Michael Braun is leaving the News-Press after 17 years to take on a new role at WGCU.

We covered everything from the 1986 World Series to why he's running for the Lee County Board with former Boston Red Sox great Mike Greenwell. During the second half of our show, Fort Myers Beach resident Dave Crist joined us to tell us his story. The Dave is in need of a new kidney.

Cindy is running against Byron Donalds for Florida's 19th district in the House of Representatives. This past Saturday, we asked her about being arrested in DC, the Supreme Court abortion ruling, how she thinks Governor DeSantis is doing and much more, including our speed round of questions.

Town Council candidate Karen Woodson joins us for the full hour. She talks about her opponents in the race, the dune walkover, community policing, the town manager and much more. Plus she answers our speed round of questions about herself.

Melissa Rice from Sanibel joined us to talk about affordable housing. Former Judge Stephen McGuire from Naples about his new political thriller. And, Greg Von Krumreig, one of the new owners of The Whale.

Fort Myers Beach Town Council Patrick Romcoe returns for another round of questions and the owners of Captiva Spirits bring their own vodka for us to taste.

Ben Duval from Tunaskin had a special gift for us. Jeff and Kristen Stanko from Royal Scoop told us all about their great ice cream and fudge products. Fort Myers Beach Town Council candidate John King returned for another round of questions. Kim tries to force ice cream on Ed one day before a big race.

Today's show was short but packed a lot of punch. In fact Nan came ready with the insults for Ed. Kim and her funky math. Great summer programs at the library. And, Lauren gives us the skinny on the Big Carlos Pass kayak launch battle.

Monica Lynn joins us to talk about the dolphins. Louise Kowitch from Lovers Key lays out the Summer program for us at Lovers Key State Park. Ed addresses The Mayor calling voters the dregs of society.

Councilman Jim Atterholt was our guest on episode #218 last Saturday. For 90 minutes Atterholt filled the community in on everything from the beach renourishment to tinted windows to the big three beach projects.

Nancy Bouchard and Kelly Smith from the Community Foundation tell us all about the $70,000 they distributed to the community. Terry Carlson gives us the lowdown on the mangroves being cut down in his neighborhood behind Beach Pottery.

Janeen Paulauskis and Jan Fleming update us on the Film Festival at The Beach Theater. Karen Woodson discusses her run for Town Council.

Both Patrick Romcoe and John King are running for the Fort Myers Beach Town Council. Dave Nusbaum tells us why he's not in favor of beach renourishment near his condo Island Winds.

Taste of The Beach and Beach Renourishment

It was Shrimp Festival weekend on Fort Myers Beach. We spoke to Alex King from the King Foundation, who was the Grand Marshall of the parade. Our second guest was Fort Myers Beach historial Elle Bunting.

Bernard McGarvey from The Lions Club joined us to give us a final update on the 64th annual Shrimp Festival. TJ Holzapfel told us about his new business Rude Shrimp Co.

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Roxana and Steve tell us about the March 17th Woman's Club event, Dan Allers and Steve Johnson battle over the lighting issue. Ed apologizes to Mayor Murphy.

Fort Myers Beach PTO President Chantal Blais and Treasurer Jenny Tardiff discuss the upcoming fundraiser at Shuckers. Steve Johnson from the Marine Resources Task Force talks about the lighting on the beach.

Director of Lee County Human and Veteran Services Roger Mercado told us about the homless services the county offers. Adam Rose from the Florida Department of Transportation reviewed the recent Matanzas Pass Bridge public meeeting. Jennifer Rusk talks turtles. Ed's Boss from Radio Ink paid the show a visit.

Najibullah Torakai, who, along with his family, escaped from Afghanistan as it was being taken over by the Taliban was our first guest. Then, Lee Melsek told us abuot the book he's writing and gave us a Fort Myers Beach history lesson and Christy and Steve return to talk local issues.

Kevin Cothron lost his house in the January 2022 tornado that ripped apart Iona. He told us what happened when his neighbor's house landed on his. Steve and Christy fill in for Kim.

Ed "The Sandman" Reed tells us why he create sand magic every weekend on Fort Myers Beach. Tim Shadle is considering running for Town Council. Bernard McGarvey updates us on The Shrimp Festival.

Adam Rose from the Florida DOT talks to us about the fishing pier near Nervous Nellie's and why it's coming down. Danielle Garcia talks Yoga. Sam Ankerson fills us in on The Shell Museum on Sanibel. Kelly Jones and Nancy Bouchard from the Community Foundation discuss the upcoming concert series.

Fireworks from the roof of Mango Rita's to being a close to 2021.

The 2022 Putt and Pub Crawl is right around the corner and Nan and Christy fill us in on the details. And, Kevin Behen has started a new mobile vehicle cleaning business.

Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin discusses the importance of safe driving around the holidays and Santa Claus makes an appearance on the show.

Doris told us all about her SAVE the REEF fiber art exhibit at the Fort Myers Beach Library...and she never wears shoes. And Debbie Debbie LoVerde filled us in on the Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center where she is the Community Education Coordinator.