ft. myers

Our annual New Bedford Day broadcast from Fort Myers, Florida just got even bigger.

1420 WBSM looks forward to broadcasting New Bedford Day from The Shell Factory in Ft. Myers, Florida every second Tuesday in March. The Shell Factory is a landmark roadside attraction that has been welcoming families for over 80 years. What's more, The Shell Factory is the world's largest seashell retailer and is the home of North America's largest collection of taxidermy estimated to be worth ove

Phil had a great time down in Ft. Myers, FLA for New Bedford Day. See if you can find your photo in our gallery! Thanks again to our sponsors; Narragansett Beer, Gary’s Best, The Butcher Shop, Whaling City Diner, Greater New Bedford Voc Tech, Gaspar’s Linguica...

Blue skies, sunshine and puffy white clouds welcomed hundreds of transplants, snow birds and folks who flew down specifically to take part in New Bedford Day 2015, in Ft. Myers, Florida. Back up 11 years when former New Bedford Mayor Brian Lawler, his wife Joanne and some close friends launched the first get together that has grown over the years...

Good morning! I hear the sunrise in Ft. Myers isn't as colorful as back home in New Bedford, but the beauty of this Gulf Coast jewel is to be marveled! If you haven't been to Ft. Myers, let me tell you about the clean and perfectly gorgeous downtown historic district, filled with boutiques, side walk cafes, art studios and a feel good environment...