Beach Talk Radio

Heather Fitzenhagen is running for the United States Congress hoping to take the retiring Frances Rooney's seat and Lee County Commission Chairman Brian Hamman updates us on the Lee Cunty COVID-19 numbers.

FGCU's Dean of The Lutgart College of Business Chris Westley fills us in on the RESTART SWFL plan. Jeannie Biggs talks about The Outrigger Hotel and Charley's Restaurant. Charlie Whitehead on the planned Bay Harbour development and the death of the media.

Kristin tells us all about FMBTips, Brandon unveils his new project called Uncover Southwest Florida and Janeen and Jan update us on how much money has been raised from #weAreFMB gear for the hospitality industry on the beach.

Scott Allan from Island Storage Suites Mancaves, Carolyn Simoneau from Beach Buddy Dolphin Tours, Janeen gives us an update on money rasied for the hospitality industry and Steve and Lallo join Ed to talk local politics.

Island Cow owner Brian Podlasek tells us about the masks his family is creating, Jacki gives on an update on how the business community is coping and Janeen tells us how much money has been raised from the sales of the #FMB T-shirt for the hospitality workers on the beach.

Dr. Brown explains everything you ever wanted to know about the coronavirus, Charlie McDonald of Naples explains his recovery from the virus and Janeen tells us nearly $30,000 has been raised from the T-shirts to help the hospitality workers on the beach.

Resources from today's show for small businesses:
www.sba.gov
Guests
Steven Philips - Certified Public Accountant (www.ccgcpas.com)
Contact him: sphillips@ccgcpas.com or 239-247-8293

Renee Jeffreys Heil
www.fmbwellnessproject.com
fmbwellnnessproject@gmail.com
30 day Yoga & Meditation online course starts Monday
https://bit.ly/34dat1Z
Contact (859) 816-1124 for yoga, pilates, and fitness classes on Fort Myers Beach.

The Pearl Street Band

It's all about working through the coronavirus this episode

Steve and Leah talk up the local election. Todd Truax is running for Lee County Board. Karen Woodson from Friends of The Arts. John Koss tells us about Baby Sophia. Mayor Cereceda and Ray Sandelli talk about how the coronavirus is impacting the beach and the county.

Todd Truax is running for the district 3 seat on the Lee County Commission.

Political consultant Phil Nichols explains how PAC's work. Michael Velez tells us about the London Bay Homes Development, Calusa Waterkeeper Executive Director KC Schulberg talks Calusapalooza and Dan Allers makes one final push for Fort Myers Beach Town Council.

Dianne Clifton from The Lions Club to discuss the 62nd annual Shrimp Festival coming up march 14-15. Chris Wittman from the Fort Myers Beach Tarpon Hunters Club, Tom Torgeson makes a guest appearance and Leah Gregg and Steve Duello join Ed and Kim to discuss the local election.

The Pearl Street Band played three killer original songs, Shelly Williams filled us in on the Sunset Key concerts, Danielle Felton told us about the Health Fair at Bay Oakes and martin Le Blanc detailed his extensive code violations.

Forest Critser discusses his campaign for Fort Myers Beach Town Council. Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli addresses many questions beach residents have about the communication between the beach government and the county government.

Fort Myers Beach Town Council member Bruce Butcher is running for re-election. Here is our February 8, 2020 interview with Bruce.