Catching up with Fort Myers Beach rebuilding efforts and FEMA’s code restrictions

While waiting to see how much the fight to preserve most of Lee County's 25% flood insurance discount will turn out, WINK News discovered that nowhere is the proximity of moving forward and moving out ... Read More

Is it an aircraft carrier? Is it a cruise ship on land? No, it's SWFL's new Margaritaville

"Mysterious lost weekendin a land where time stands stillWhere people fall in love again." – from Jimmy Buffett's "Pre-You" Fort Myers Beach's Margaritaville ... but after the storm, this ... Read More

Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District closing in on $3.4 million land purchase

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District is expected to soon close on a $3.4 million deal to acquire waterfront property on San Carlos Island for a new administrative building and training facility. Read More

Fort Myers Beach Reimagined: Our Getaway to Margaritaville Resort

The debut of Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach marked more than a new vacation spot; it heralded a renewed spirit after Hurricane ... didn't just give us a place to stay—it offered ... Read More

Lee County awards contracts for Fort Myers Beach Pier, park design

Established in the 1950s, the park is named in honor of Lee County Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Lynn Hall, who died April 11, 1979. A 15-year-old killed him in the line of duty while he patrolled Fort ... Read More

Strong winds and rain not deterring Fort Myers Beach businesses

The line of rain and wind the Weather Authority at WINK News continues to track into Lee County is not deterring some businesses from staying open. WINK News is on Fort Myers Beach where the waves are ... Read More

Six little-known US beach laws that will shock you

This law has been in place at Horry County beaches since 1956, according to Myrtle Beach Sun News. A few include no ... you’re craving an orange on your vacation in Miami, you won’t find ... Read More

Fort Myers Beach

Limited public ... The beach opens at sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset. Dogs are permitted, but they must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times. To learn more, visit the Fort Myers ... Read More

Best Internet Service Providers in Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Best Times To Visit Fort Myers

The best time to visit Fort Myers is between March and May. Although the sun is up and rates are down, visitors wanting a quiet vacation should be on the lookout for spring breakers. The summer ... Read More

Sand, surf and half a sun on Fort Myers Beach during Monday eclipse

The sand and surf gave Fort Myers Beach fans an extra treat Monday during a partial solar eclipse. Spread out along the Gulf of Mexico, sunbathers glanced skyward just before 3 p.m. to catch a ... Read More