The 58th annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Shrimp Festival arrives on our shores the weekend of March 12th and 13th. The Shrimp parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday March 12th. The Matanzas Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday March 12th. If you are checking into Island Towers Resort…continue reading
Saturday March 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santini Marina Plaza, 7225 Estero Blvd. Barbecue competitors, masters and champions congregate from all over Florida and Georgia to join in the competition, and to serve visitors fresh, home cooked barbecue creations.
The Cincinnati Firemen return: Daily variety shows at the Lani Kai, March 6 – 16 starting at 1:30 (no show on the 12th). The firemen are raising funds for local charity while putting on their hilariously entertaining variety shows.
The Fort Myers Beach Polar Bear Club will hold its 11th annual jump at noon on New Year’s Day at the Outrigger Beach Resort, 5400 Estero Blvd. Parking is available across the street at Charle’s Boat House restaurant.
The Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will feature two local bands, Hester Prynn will take stage from noon to 5 p.m. followed by High Tide from 7 p.m. to midnight and beyond. The day will also feature a 20th Birthday presentation to be held at noon for the Town of Fort…continue reading
The FT. Myers Beach Kiwanis Club will sponsor their annual Ferd Hauser Fun Run on SA Dec. 27 at 8am on the beach at Junkanoo’s. Registration begins at 7:30 am in the Junkanoo’s parking lot at 3040 Estero Blvd. Entry fee is $5.00, which includes a T-Shirt for the first 200 entries. Refreshments available after…continue reading
Mark your calendar for the 10th annual Polar Bear Jump on TH Jan 1 beginning at Noon at Outrigger’s Beach Resort, 6200 Estero Blvd. At 2pm the Polar Bears will head to the water to take their annual bone-chilling dip into the Gulf of Mexico before returning to warm up at Outrigger’s. Music by Smokin’…continue reading
The Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve will conduct a monthly “By the Light of the Moon” program on SU Jan 4 beginning at 5:30 pm. The program is designed to help people know nature in the dark. Register now by calling 239-565-7437
Guided nature programs are offered in the park. All programs require registration, are free with park entry and take place at 10 am. To register call 239-463-4588.
March 16, 2014 The Bishop from St. Raphael By-the- Sea Anglican Church blesses a gathering of shrimp boats at the Beach Seafood Shrimp Docks at 3 p.m. in a 63 years tradition timed according to the full moon, when shrimpers return to port. The event includes kid’s activities, a shrimp-eating contest, and live music staring…continue reading