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Pictured above, South Beach Grille owners Brad and Susan Phillips have reopened the popular South Beach Grille at Santini Marina Plaza on Fort Myers Beach. Photo by Nathan Mayberg   A Fort Myers Beach favorite is back on the fine dining menu at Santini Marina Plaza. The South Beach Grille, one of the island’s most popular restaurants and a recipient of many Fort Myers Beach Observer Best of the Beach...

Southwest Florida beaches have some of the softest, finest sand, which makes it the PERFECT medium for sandsculpting events and competitions. This November, two Florida beach towns will be hosting these events that the public is welcome to attend. Add this PROMO CODE for an extra 15% OFF: FROSTOBER   

Find out what’s happening on Fort Myers Beach by checking the FMB Chamber Event Calendar below. For specific information on live music or happy hours at FMB Chamber member restaurants, visit their Live Music page or Happy Hour Page. They also have a list of our upcoming networking events for those who are interested. https://www.fortmyersbeach.org/events/

Incoming owner Amy Ginsburg with Joel and Carol Notes, long-time owners of Cape Cabaret A popular Cape Coral entertainment venue is coming under new ownership. Cape Cabaret, a vibrant hot-spot featuring multiple performance spaces under one roof, will continue operating without interruption under new local ownership beginning Sept. 1. Joel and Carol Notes have sold the bus iness to longtime Cape Coral resident, arts advocate and entrepreneur Amy Ginsburg following...

The Island Hopper Songwriter’s Fest announced Michael Ray will headline the closing pool-party performance on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach. A Florida native, Ray has three No. 1 country songs, “Kiss You in the Morning,” “Think a Little Less” and “Whiskey and Rain.” Ray is known for blending traditional country with modern radio appeal. His 2018 album, “Amos,” named after his...

Calling all horror fans, movie buffs and pop culture collectors! Florida Horror-Fest, the premier single-day touring horror convention, is officially making its way to Southwest Florida. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops will transform into the ultimate regional hub for all things spooky, offering an immersive day of buying, selling, and community fandom. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Florida Horror-Fest is...

Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina will celebrate Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5-7) with four days of live entertainment, interactive competitions and waterfront fun.The festivities will kick off on Friday with live music from Joey Klima from noon to 3 p.m. followed by More Better Band from 6 to 9 p.m. Based in South Florida, The More Better Band is a high-energy touring quintet that puts a unique ska and...

. A sweet treat spot in Cape Coral has added another location, just in time to help residents cool down during the hot summer months.Ice Sssscreamin’ recently opened its second location in the city on July 18, with the new spot at 290 Nicholas Parkway to go along with a location on Cape Coral Parkway.Owners Zeek Rays and Esther Gonzalez tout Ice Sssscreamin’ as a premium dessert destination where they...

You really haven’t made the most of your trip to Fort Myers Beach if you haven’t stopped on your way onto the island and had an authentic Belgian waffle at the new Whym’sy Waffles on San Carlos Boulevard. Located in the Indian Creek Plaza just past Walmart heading to the island awaits a world of waffle wonder inside Belgium natives Sybille Hanquet and Julien Vandecasteele’s storefront. Freshly-baked Liege and Belgian...