John R. King

05/13/2026

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is very pleased with the Lee County School Board’s decision regarding the Beach School. We appreciate the collaboration of the School Board throughout this process and the continued support from the community.

The Town looks forward to presenting its proposed plan for operation of the facility as a charter school and continuing discussions regarding the future of educational opportunities on Fort Myers Beach. This milestone reflects the strong commitment of residents, families, and stakeholders who have advocated for the preservation of the Beach School.

We appreciate the community’s confidence and support as we move into the next phase of this process

05/13/2026

As the Council Liaison to the Marine & Environmental Task Force (MERTF), I'll be in attendance this morning for their join meeting with the Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC). The meeting begins at 10 in Council Chambers in Town Hall, 6231 Estero Blvd.

The Agenda is here --

https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25246/AAC-and-MERTF-Agenda---May-13-2026?bidId=

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05/12/2026

Fort Myers Beach Elementary School (FMBE) will be on the agendas of the School Board of Lee County this afternoon. I'll be in attendance for an Update at the Board's 1 p.m. Workshop. At the 6 p.m. meeting FMBE will be on the Board's Consent Agenda for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Town. There usually is no discussion on Consent Agenda items. The School Board of Lee County meets in the Lee County Public Education Center, 2855 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers.

Workshop Agenda and Board Meeting Agenda can be found here -

https://www.leeschools.net/school_board

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! My Mom passed in 2011. It was an honor to help care for her when Cancer came, Breast Cancer twice and then Lung Cancer, What a fighter. I was glad that she could accompany Chris & I to Hawaii (Maui & the Big Island). It was on the Big Island she went parasailing for the first time. The smile never left her face. That's how I think of her now, flying with the Angels.

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

🚧 Estero Boulevard Hurricane Repair Updates

Work continues along Estero Boulevard between Estrellita Drive and Crescent Street as crews repair damaged sidewalks, curbs, pavement, ADA ramps, pedestrian infrastructure, and center drain brick pavers.

Current activity includes:
• Brick paver repairs between Flamingo Street and Mound Road
• Concrete removal and replacement between Estrellita Drive and Lenell Road
• Upcoming brick paver replacement work between Primo Drive and Miramar Street beginning the week of May 11th

No extended lane closures are expected at this time, but motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists are encouraged to slow down and use caution near active work areas.

05/08/2026

Good fiction takes time

05/06/2026

Thursday morning, at 9, the Town Council will hold a Management & Planning (M&P) meeting. Continuing work on the Town's Strategic Plan will be our focus. The M&P will be in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 6231 Estero Blvd.

Here's Our Agenda --

https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1609/overview

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05/05/2026

This Girl is on FIRE! This Woman is remarkable. Chris posted this recently.

My trip back to Principal HQ last week coincided with a recognition event for the company's top 40 volunteers.
I am privileged to be part of that esteemed group, along with my teammate Renee Leonard Obergfell.
So far this year I've logged 115 hours - cleaning up a 1.5 mile stretch of Fort Myers Beach nearly daily, chairing our Town's Anchorage Advisory Committee (and helping to plan and run Cruiser Appreciation Day 2026), and serving on the Board of Directors for the Fort Myers Beach Library District (and volunteering to staff two days of our annual book sale).
Those efforts provided me with the max amount of $1,000 to contribute to causes on FMB and in Iowa.
Thank you, Principal, for providing such a robust program allowing employees and retirees to contribute our time, talents and contributions from the company to causes we care about.