Fort Myers Beach is about to welcome something it hasn't seen on the south end of the island since Hurricane Ian, an all-new ...

Tom Houghton wastes no time. Three days before Hurricane Helene hit, the owner of La Ola Surfside was preparing for the worst, hoping for the best. “The crew was there today, moving some stuff already ...

Whether you're dining in or getting meals to go, there are plenty of options this Turkey Day. Reserve your spot or place an ...

It was exactly three years and one day. That’s how long it took On The Bay (previously Matanzas on the Bay) to reopen after being pummeled by Hurricane Ian. “It was a long time coming,” Eddie Parisi, ...

After Hurricane Ian devastated Fort Myers Beach, many businesses and residents turned to temporary solutions to stay afloat. La Ola Surfside Restaurant, whose building was destroyed, first operated ...

This year is off to a quick foodie start. LadyCakes Bakery in Cape Coral and Sip & Sizzle in downtown Fort Myers have already opened since we rang in the New Year. Here are 30-plus more restaurants, ...

A miscommunication could force several businesses on Fort Myers Beach to leave their current locations as they recover from hurricane damage. Businesses, including Mom's Home Cooking, were initially ...

La Ola Surfside restaurant has permanently closed its Bell Tower location in Fort Myers. The closure allows owner Tom Houghton to focus on rebuilding the original Fort Myers Beach location.

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce announced that the Christmas Boat Parade will return to Salty Sam’s Marina on Saturday, Dec. 6. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. for the 37th annual Fort Myers ...