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The Island Winds Condominium Association has lifted their ban on Florida Audubon from using their property to monitor shorebird nesting. Dave Nusbaum, presiden

As contested boardwalk goes up next to state critical wildlife area, neighbors send letters to keep conservation organization out

Thinking of purchasing a house for a disabled adult child or parent? Are you unable to qualify for a mortgage due to a disability? While this program no longer has a brandable name, it’s the perfect fit for specific borrowers. Let’s set the stage with my scenario: Currently renting, my prospective client wants nothing more than to be a homeowner. Disabled from a young age, the sense of independence that comes with homeownership has become rare air. The problem? Never enough inc...

At a time when a steady drumbeat of Fort Myers Beach residents, businessowners and town officials say that delays in permitting are the biggest challenge to the

For the second time, the Fort Myers Beach Marine and Environmental Resources Committee (MERTF) has voted to advise the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council to not i

With the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council waiting for a court to act on litigation filed by Florida Audubon challenging its approval of a special exception pe

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Marine Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF) voted 7-0 at its last meeting to call on the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council to

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council will meet Monday to review a proposal from the Winter Park law firm of Vose Law Firm to represent the town or to continu

In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, the Town of Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency gave its approval for a special exception permit and variance for the controversial pr

Its been a decade since the last beach renourishment project on Fort Myers Beach and areas such as the beach behind the Pink Shell Resort and Leonardo Arms h