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LOCAL NEWS

Changes Coming to the Beach Pool

The Kiddie Pool at the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool will be closed for the next several weeks for the installation of its new Water Playground Structure. The rest of the pool will be open. The FMB Community Pool is at 2600 Oak Street, adjacent to the Bay Oaks Recreational Center. Hours are Monday through Saturday,10 a.m. to 6 p.m., & Sundays Noon to 6 p.m. Member admission is $4 adults and $2 for children 1 to 12-years-old; non-Member adults $7 and kids $5, with infants free.  CONTINUE READING

 

 

Margaritaville Update

Early on Friday afternoon, June 28, TPI-FMB spokesperson John Gucciardo updated The Island Sand Paper on the two lawsuits from Town resident Chris Patton that have put the Margaritaville Resort construction at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge on hold for eleven months. “The first legal case is a Writ of Certiorari,” Gucciardo explained. “This is a court process that seeks a judicial review of a decision from a lower court or administrative agency; in this case, the Town, claiming it did not have the right to approve the Margaritaville project. We expect this decision in the very near future. The other is the Civil Action case that will most likely come to trial in November. Unfortunately, I do not see any way around that, as they do not want us to build the resort and we feel we have every right to, based on two unanimous Town Council votes and the Local Planning Agency majority decision, so there is no room for compromise.”  CONTINUE READING

FUN ISLAND EVENTS

•  Friday, July 12th

SEA TURTLE TALK
10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Naturalist to learn about the fascinating marine turtles that visit Lovers Key each summer. Reservations required by calling 239-463-4588, Free with park entry.
 

FAMILY MOVIE
10:30am Beach Library. Showing “Madagascar”, rated PG. Come laugh at the misadventures of Marty the zebra, Alex the lion, Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe.
 

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert by High Tide.

• Saturday, July 13th

ART QUILTERS UNLIMITED
12:30pm, St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. AQU is a group of artists interested in sharing fiber arts knowledge and supporting creativity through workshops and expanding awareness of their work with local and regional exhibits. All are welcome, novice to expert. Their next meeting will be SA July 13, beginning with a social time at 12:30pm and the meeting from 1-3pm. Learn more at artquiltersunlimited.com.

SPAGHETTI DINNER
5-7pm, Silver Hall at Chapel by the Sea. Come join this friendly community dinner, open to all. Menu features spaghetti with homemade sauce and meatballs, spicy sausage w/peppers and onions, salad, garlic bread, beverages and dessert, all for just $10/person. Children 10 and under free. Wine tickets 2 for $5.
 

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert by Wildlings.

• Monday, July 15th

HOLLYWOOD HISTORY
1:30pm, Beach Library. Join Debbie Pawlak as she discusses early Hollywood and the Founders of the Academy.

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