Seven Fort Myers Beach residents challenge hi-rise on Red Coconut property; claims the town council acted outside the law.

While still years away, the massive Fort Myers Beach replacement for the Red Coconut RV and mobile home ... in one specific center location on the island," said Mayor Dan Allers, who voted against.

The petition argued that the council was biased, the project goes against the town plan, and there’s no clear public benefit.

The former owner of the Red Coconut testified that she believed that ... I continue to have a sense of urgency about rebuilding our island. To those who hold a different perspective, I respect ...

This is the most Polynesian-looking part of the island, a true paradise with a grove of coconut palms that stretches ... are accented by the red scoria top knots, or pukaos, on their heads.

The first coconut rhinoceros beetles have been found outside the Waikōloa area since the invasive insects were first detected a little more than a year ago on the Big Island.