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.