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Your go-to guide for what’s happening on Fort Myers Beach — events, live music, food & drink specials, family fun, and island vibes.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, we’ve got the scoop.
🌴 Powered by the community.
🎉 Backed by What’s Up FMB, Inc

11/04/2026

✨ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ✨

Online registration for the Illuminations Walking Parade closes Thursday, November 5 at midnight!

Want to be part of the glow? Register now so we can include you in our participant count and parade planning.

Miss the online deadline? No worries—you can still register at the event! Grab your lights, gather your family and friends, and come help us light up Fort Myers Beach. 🌟

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ Parade begins at 6 PM
📍 Fort Myers Beach
🔗 Register online: [ADD REGISTRATION LINK]

A huge thank-you to our Light the Way Sponsors for making this event possible:

✨ King Family Foundation
✨ Alex King Group
✨ The Whale
✨ Fowler Construction

Let’s light up the island together!

11/04/2026

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11/04/2026

🚗🌴 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌴🚗

What’s Up FMB is proud to spotlight The Cart Shack!

Locally owned and serving the Fort Myers Beach area, The Cart Shack is your one-stop shop for golf cart sales, rentals, service, parts, and accessories. Whether you’re looking for a cart for island cruising, business use, or special events, their team is there to help you find the right ride. 🛺☀️🔧

💙 We’re proud to have The Cart Shack as a What’s Up FMB member and appreciate their commitment to personalized service and supporting our local community.

Ready to ride? Stop by, check out their inventory, book a rental, or get your current cart serviced and keep cruising Southwest Florida in style!

🛺 Ride local. 🌴 Explore more. 💙 Support FMB.

🔗 Website: https://thecartshack.com/
📘 Facebook: Cart Shack

11/04/2026

✨🌟 LIGHTING THE WAY FOR FORT MYERS BEACH! 🌟✨

The countdown is ON! Just a few more days until our Second Annual Illuminations Parade, and today we're shining the spotlight on another fantastic sponsor and participating team!

📻💙 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: GATOR COUNTRY! 💙📻

A HUGE thank you to Gator Country for helping us spread the word about Illuminations across Southwest Florida!

With a week of radio advertising leading up to the parade, Gator Country is helping us build excitement and bring even more people to Fort Myers Beach!

🌟 PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT: FMB Community Foundation! 🌟

We're excited to welcome Team Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation to this year's Illuminations Parade!

We love seeing our local organizations come together to celebrate our island, and we can't wait to see how this team lights up the streets of Fort Myers Beach!

✨ COME BE PART OF THE MAGIC! ✨

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕕 Parade begins at 6 PM
📍 Sandy Bottom's to Bayside Veterans Park
🌈 A walking and ADA-assisted parade where anything and everything that lights up is welcome!

Whether you're walking or cheering from the sidelines, come celebrate with us!

💫 One Island. One Community. Thousands of Lights!

🌐 www.whatsupfmb.com

11/03/2026

🍹 HEY, WHAT’S UP FMB BUSINESS MEMBERS! 🍻

Let's talk HAPPY HOUR! 🌴☀️

We want to help locals and visitors discover all the great deals happening around Fort Myers Beach!

If your business offers Happy Hour, drop your details in the comments! 👇

🍹 Business Name
⏰ Happy Hour Days & Times
🍺 Drink & Food Specials
📍 Location

Feel free to add a photo or your Happy Hour flyer!

Let's get more people through the doors of our local businesses and give everyone another reason to get out and enjoy Fort Myers Beach!

Support Local. Sip Local. Keep FMB Thriving! 🌊

11/03/2026

🔧🌴 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌴🔧

What’s Up FMB is proud to spotlight Reflow Plumbing, LLC !

Based right here on Fort Myers Beach, Reflow Plumbing LLC provides residential and commercial plumbing services throughout the area, from everyday repairs and clogged drains to water heaters, sewer lines, emergency plumbing, and more. 💧🚿🔧

💙 We’re proud to have Reflow Plumbing LLC as a What’s Up FMB member and appreciate their continued support of our island community.

Whether you need a quick repair, plumbing maintenance, or help with an unexpected emergency, give the local team at Reflow Plumbing a call!

🔧 Hire local. 🌴 Support local. 💙 Keep FMB strong.

🔗 Website: https://reflowplumbingllc.com/
📘 Facebook: Plumbing LLC

11/03/2026

🌴🐚 THE ISLAND CHARM CRAWL MAY BE OFFICIALLY OVER…BUT THE CHARM IS STILL ALIVE! 🐚🌴

✨ STILL COLLECTING CHARMS? YOU'RE IN LUCK!

Several participating businesses still have charms available and will continue handing them out while supplies last! 🐚👜

Mr. Waves Mr. Waves 1028 Fifth St
La Ola La Ola in Times Square
Forever Tides Forever Tides in Times Square
Sun N Fun Sport Rentals Sun N Fun 1821 Estero Blvd
Friends of FMB Public Library FMB Public Library 3rd Floor
Friends of Mound House Mound House or The Library
The Whale The Whale 1249 Estero Blvd
Diva's N Dolls Diva's & Dolls at Lani Kai
Nauti Flamingo Nauti Flamingo at Lani Kai
Petey's Upper Deck Petey's Upper Deck 416 Crescent St
Nervous Nellie's Nervous Nellies
Snug Harbor Snug Harbor 645 Old San Carlos Blvd
Wahoo Wi***es Wahoo Willie's 645 Old San Carlos Blvd
Smokin Oyster Brewery SOB 340 Old San Carlos Blvd
Island Girl Island Girl 6035 Estero Blvd
Friends of Lovers Key Lovers Key Welcome & Discovery Center 8700 Estero Blvd
Wings on the Beach Wahoo Wi***es
Illuminations Parade at The Illuminations Parade at Bayside Veterans Park

👜 NEED A CHARM CRAWL BAG?

Good news! Official Island Charm Crawl bags are STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE @ The Whale! So whether you're just getting started or looking to finish your collection, there's still time to grab your bag and keep collecting! 🌴

11/03/2026

🏮✨ LIGHT UP THE NIGHT & GRAB YOUR ILLUMINATIONS CHARM! ✨🏮

🌴🐬 The What's Up FMB Illuminations Parade is almost here, and we've got another special way for you to celebrate this magical night on Fort Myers Beach!

💙 GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE ILLUMINATIONS CHARM! 💙

Beginning when the parade starts on Saturday, November 7, stop by Bayside Veterans Park Saturday and Diva’s N Doll’s Fairy Hair & Permanent Jewelry LLC or Blue Parrot at Lani Kai after that.... and pick up your commemorative Illuminations Charm for a $10 donation! ✨

Whether you're adding to your Island Charm Crawl collection or starting a new one, this special charm is a great way to remember an evening filled with glowing lights, colorful lanterns, and island community spirit! 🏝️

🌟 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MAGIC? 🌟

There's still time to get involved! Whether you want to walk in the parade, showcase your business as a sponsor, or volunteer to help make the night shine, we'd love to have you!

🎉 REGISTER TO BE IN THE PARADE — FREE!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/illuminationsparade2026/event/illuminationsparade2026-registration/

💙 BECOME A PARADE SPONSOR
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/illuminationsparade2026/event/illuminationsparade2026-sponsorship/

🙌 SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/

🌴 FULL EVENT INFORMATION
https://www.whatsupfmb.com/events-on-fmb

✨ Saturday, November 7, 2026 — Let's Light Up Fort Myers Beach Together! ✨

💙 Thank you for supporting What's Up FMB and helping us create unforgettable experiences for our island community!

11/02/2026

🎨 Beyond the Art Gallery

For more than 70 years, the Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery has been about much more than the artwork on its walls. It is a place for creativity, education, friendship and connection—and its resilient community continues to carry that mission forward.

Our newest Coconut Telegraph takes you beyond the gallery to share the people, purpose and passion behind this treasured island organization.

👉 Read the full story:
https://www.whatsupfmb.com/beyond-the-art-gallery-on-fort-myers-beach

11/02/2026

🌴🐚 THE ISLAND CHARM CRAWL MAY BE OVER…BUT THE CHARM IS STILL ALIVE! 🐚🌴

🎉 What an incredible adventure! The What's Up FMB Island Charm Crawl has officially wrapped up, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop! ☀️🏝️

✨ STILL COLLECTING CHARMS? YOU'RE IN LUCK!

Several participating businesses still have charms available and will continue handing them out while supplies last! 🐚👜

📍 STAY TUNED! We'll be sharing a list of locations where you can still pick up charms very soon!

👜 NEED A CHARM CRAWL BAG?

Good news! Official Island Charm Crawl bags are STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! So whether you're just getting started or looking to finish your collection, there's still time to grab your bag and keep collecting! 🌴💙

🎒🎉 AND DON'T FORGET THE BIG RAFFLE!

We're raffling off a COMPLETED ISLAND CHARM CRAWL BAG featuring all 47 charms during the What's Up FMB Illuminations Parade this Saturday, November 7! 🎄✨

💙 A HUGE thank you to all 47 participating locations and everyone who joined us for this island-wide adventure!

🌊 The official crawl may be over, but the island charm never ends! 🌴😎

👉 Visit What's Up FMB for more information:
https://www.whatsupfmb.com/events-on-fmb

No Shade…Just Sunshine…Positive Vibes! ☀️💙

Address

3043 Estero Boulevard
Fort Myers Beach, FL
33931

Website

https://www.whatsupfmb.com/

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