After originally stating he would not run for Town Council, wanting to spend more time with his grandkids, Scott Safford has changed his mind and announced today he is running for the Town Council seat he was appointed to back in February.

Times Square property owner Brad Benson (pictured here with Mango Rita's owners Jason and Jacinta) has died. Brad had been dealing with health issues in recent years and passed away this week. He was 71 years old.

The Neighborhood Company was back in front of the LPA Tuesday where it received easy approval for the third 7-11 store the company is working to rebuild. Construction will begin in about 9 months on the store across from Lynn Hall Park.

Cary and Laura Kledzik, owners of 6140 Court Street, received approval from the LPA to build a pickleball court in their front yard. The Kledzik's applied to the LPA for a variance to build the court and by a vote of 6-0 the LPA sent it onto the Town Council with their stamp of approval.

We have 3 special guests kicking off the show Saturday morning at Margaritaville. They will be unveiling a secret that has to do with the future of a beloved Fort Myers Beach business. It's all good news and we think you are going to love it. Tune in at 11AM Saturday.

Thornton is running for the Lee County Board seat now occupied by Ray Sandelli. The District 3 seat includes Fort Myers Beach so this is an important election for residents in the 33931 zip code.

On Tuesday, May 7th at 10AM Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno will be on Beach Talk Radio at Wahoo Willie's. The restaurant will open at 9AM specifically for the show and for our followers to enjoy breakfast. To reserve a seat send an e-mail to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.

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Fort Myers Beach Town Manager Andy Hyatt has been on the job for one year. On May 6th the Town Council will evaluate Hyatt's performance so far. That evaluation will be held out in the open at the council meeting. Here's how the Council will grade Hyatt.

Flamingo Street resident Kimberly Scherman says she's fed up with speeders on her street and she and her neighbors are taking action. Scherman says after speeders ignored "slow down" signs she's purchased these items and plans to put them out on her street.

Today will be Patrick Vanasse's final day on the LPA after a 5-year run. Egret street resident Jim Dunlap (pictured) is the first beach resident to apply for the seat. Dunlap will be our 11:30AM guest this Saturday on Beach Talk Radio.The deadline to apply for the seat is May 15th.