The Mexico Beach Beachcomber Weekly Newspaper

The Mexico Beach Beachcomber Weekly Newspaper Mexico Beach, Florida
Local Newspaper
Reporting on city politics - fishing -
Community activity an of Memphis, U.S. Olympic Training Center, U.S. Univ.

BEACHCOMBER publisher/editor Lisa Logan's writing experience, over more than 35 years, includes:
18 years freelance writing for magazines, businesses and public relations
18 years PR consulting, clients included Univ. Olympic Committee, 1996 Centennial Olympic Torch Relay (Memphis, Tenn.), World Police & Fire Games (Memphis), Fortin and Sanders Illustrations, Memphis In May International Festival, Union Planters Bank (Memphis)
10 years writing instructor for adult Continuing Education at Univ. of Memphis
2 years staff writer in Publications and Media Relations Offices (Univ. of Memphis)
9 years Public Relations Specialist, Music Dept. of Memphis
5 years PR Consultant, University Gallery/Art Museum, Univ. of Memphis
Foreign Coordinator, Memphis In May International Festival 1980-81
Assistant to VP, International and Air Cargo Divisions, Flight Research Corp., Marietta, GA
Writer/Photographer/PR Specialist, Miller High Life News Bureau, U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colo (6 month graduate internship 1987-88)

09/05/2026

IT'S LOVE BUG SEASON!
THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

BEST TO EVERYONE.
THE BEACHCOMBER

08/31/2026

COMMUNITY ALERT: EMAIL SCAM

To anyone who has ever received email from me, Lisa Logan/The BEACHCOMBER, pay attention.

I received an email from an unknown person that was an invitation to a dinner and drinks gathering. It was a big red “invitation” envelope, and I thought I knew who had sent it, so I tried to open it.

Needless to say, it didn’t work, and two days later I received notices of email returns that my email – from Florida Information Syndicate – had sent to others. The returned emails were the same red invitation as in the original email, and the email addresses were a bizarre collection of email addresses here in Mexico Beach that do not exist, although I recognize the peoples’ names.

Then a neighbor sent me a text saying she couldn’t open “my” invitation to her – the same red invitation envelope. This invitation said that “Florida Information Syndicate” was hosting “dinner and drinks.” THAT’S NOT TRUE!

Sorry, folks, but I am NOT having a party of any kind at my house. NO drinks and dinner will be available on any date in the near or far future.

Please do NOT open any type of red (or any other color) “invitation” you might receive in your emails, unless you are specifically expecting one from a trusted source! If you receive one, I strongly suggest you delete it immediately, without any action on your part that might activate the scam.

If you have already tried to access one you have received, I suggest you keep close watch on your email.

Best to everyone - Lisa Logan / The BEACHCOMBER

08/15/2026

COMMUNITY WARNING: HEAT INDEX RISING NEXT 5 DAYS

ACCORDING TO LAST NIGHT'S 10 PM WEATHER FORECAST, THE HEAT INDEX - "FEELS LIKE" TEMP - WILL CONTINUE TO RISE OVER THE NEXT 5 DAYS.

PREDICTED:
SATURDAY (TODAY) = 113
SUNAY AND MONDAY = 114
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY = 115

THESE ARE ALL IN THE "EXTREME DANGER" CATEGORY. TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS WHILE OUTSIDE. THESE TEMPERATURES ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SO CONTINUE TO MONITOR LOCAL WEATHER.

STAY SAFE.
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08/13/2026

COMMUNITY ALERT / HEADS UP – EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY FOR NEXT 5 DAYS

JUST A REMINDER…ACCORDING TO TONIGHT’S LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS, THE HEAT INDEX / “FEELS LIKE” TEMPERATURES FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS ARE IN THE EXTREME CATEGORY.

PREDICTED FEELS LIKE TEMPS:
THURSDAY (TOMORROW) = 111
FRIDAY = 112
SATURDAY = 113
SUNDAY = 113
MONDAY 114!!!

THE HEAT ADVISORIES THAT HAVE BEEN RUNNING THE LAST WEEK HAVE ALL BEEN BETWEEN 12 NOON AND 6:00 PM CENTRAL TIME. THIS PATTERN CONTINUES.

OBVIOUSLY, ALL THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, BUT THE PATTERN REMAINS CLEAR – THE HEAT INDEX WILL REMAIN IN THE DANGEROUS AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS LEVELS FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS OR MORE, SO TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS.

OF COURSE, DRINK WATER CONSTANTLY
STAY INSIDE IN AIR CONDITIONING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
KEEP YOUR DOGS AND ANIMALS INSIDE AT ALL TIMES UNTIL LATE EVENING
CHECK ON NEIGHBORS, KEEP CLOSE WATCH ON EACH OTHER/CHILDREN/ELDERLY/SICK PEOPLE
MAKE SURE ANY OUTSIDE ANIMALS – INCLUDING WILDLIFE – HAVE AMPLE, CLEAN WATER
KEEP DOGS OFF THE BEACHES AND ALL CONCRETE AND ASPHALT SURFACES – IT’S WAY TOO HOT FOR THEM AND THEY CAN APPROACH HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE VERY QUICKLY

YOU KNOW ALL THE THING TO DO, JUST BE AWARE AND BE CAREFUL. STAY SAFE.
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08/09/2026

COMMUNITY ALERT / REMINDER: FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 =
4TH BUDGET WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM CDT
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08/09/2026

COMMUNITY ALERT / REMINDER: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 = CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BIMONTHLY VOTING MEETING – 9:00 AM CDT

AGENDA:
1) Approval of meeting minutes – July 14 (city council meeting) / July 15 (2nd budget meeting) / July 28 (city council meeting) / July 31 (3rd budget meeting)

2) Special appearances:
A) Dina Bautista / AtkinsRealis – update
B) Keith Neal / Bay Savers
3) Hunter Bailey and Jacob Yon / North Florida Professional Services – city grants overview

3) Ordinance 889 (portable mini storage buildings), 1st reading (Mell Smigielski, city administrator) – establishing requirements for the use of portable storage units – motion to read / public discussion / council discussion

4) Discussion of the number of food trucks in the city (Smigielski)
5) Citizen comments
6) Staff comments – city attorney / city administrator / department heads
7) Council comments
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07/28/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE: TUESDAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 – 9:00 A,M, CDT

AGENDA:

Consent agenda: July 10, 2026 meeting minutes – 1st budget workshop

Special appearance: Duke Energy rep Robert Mixon – check presentation

Regular agenda:
1) Change order policy outline (Elizabeth Moore / Anchor Engineering)
NOTE: Pages 6-7 in information packet found on city website under “Meetings.” From the packet: “The boat ramp repairs and expansion project falls on a tight timeline. The City Administrator has change order approval to in our current fiscal policy. Due to the timeline, waiting until the next city council meeting may unnecessarily delay the project. Though the goal for each project is to have zero change orders, projects of this scope and size will inevitably encounter some. This request is to adjust the $10,000 threshold to $30,000 just for this project and financed by the 10% contingency. This approval is for items that could potentially affect the critical path of the schedule. The change orders approved by the City Administrator will be presented at the next meeting for informational purposes. Should this policy be enacted, change orders exceeding $30,000 will brought to the City Council at the next meeting for their review and approval.”

2) Resolution 26-01: Approving city WATER asset management plan (Mell Smigielski, city administrator) – public discussion / council discussion / motion to approve or deny resolution
3) Resolution 26-02: Approving city SEWER asset management plan (Smigleiski) - – public discussion / council discussion / motion to approve or deny resolution
4) Duren Family incentive agreement (Smigielski) - – public discussion / council discussion / motion to approve or deny
NOTE: Pages 15-30 in information packet found on city website under “Meetings.” From the packet: “The Duren Family did commit to hiring 30 employees for 5 years. The agreement specifies that 5 of the 30 employees must be Mexico Beach residents, which may be a difficult task. But one of the justifications for rebating City of Mexico Beach property taxes must have a direct benefit to the City. The Duren Family did request a rebate of city taxes for a period of 5 years, but previous City Council determination was for 3 years. That will be a council decision. Financial Impacts: The potential amount of property tax rebate is through conjecture due to the fact the property appraiser will set the taxable value. Our estimate for a 50% rebate of city taxes would be estimated at $46,000 for a 5-year and $22,000 for a 3-year period. Staff Recommendations/Comments: Approve agreement after Council edits.”

5) Planning & Zoning Board applicants (Smigielski) – Pages 31-38 in information packet found on city website under “Meetings.” From the packet: “The Planning and Zoning Board currently has three openings. One on the 5-member board and two alternates. Those submitting applications for possible appointments are: Lee Johnson, David Freni and David Bonar.”

6) Citizen comments
7) Staff comments – city administrator / city attorney / department heads
8) Council comments
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07/27/2026

COMMUNITY WARNING: MAJOR HEAT ADVISORY THIS WEEK

According to tonight’s (Sunday, July 26) local 10:00 p.m. weather forecast, this week will be extremely dangerous in terms of heat “feels like” temperatures. Obviously, temperatures and heat indexes are subject to change, but as of Sunday night, here is the forecast:

Monday = heat index of 111 degrees – DANGER ZONE
Tuesday = heat index of 113 degrees * - EXTREME DANGER ZONE
Wednesday = heat index of 110 degrees – DANGER ZONE
Thursday and Friday = heat index of 104

Everyone, pay attention to everything you do outside.
• Keep water with you at all times – and drink it continuously.
• Keep your animals – especially dogs – inside during this week. Do NOT take them to any beaches! Our sand is way too hot and reflective, and their fur coats, or lack of hair, will endanger them even more. Remember, dogs sweat through their PADS. Walking on hot surfaces keeps them from sweating, as does lying on hot surfaces. Monitor them VERY closely for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Do not allow them to walk on concrete or asphalt surfaces - it will give them 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
• Keep children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues inside. These high heat indexes make it harder to breathe. These groups of people have more difficulty breathing in hot temperatures.
• Do NOT leave children in any vehicles, even with the windows down!!!
• If at all possible, move all outdoor animals into a sheltered, cooler space. Make sure all animals have clear, fresh water at all times.
• Put out water for all wildlife, including birds. They all need water, too.
• Try to get all outdoor activities done by around 1:00 p.m. Daylight Saving Time (which is actually 12 noon standard time). Temperatures and heat indexes peak in the afternoon and very early evening.

EVERYONE, PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR PHYSICAL CONDITION.
MONITOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS VERY CLOSELY.
ENJOY YOURSELVES BUT STAY SAFE!

07/06/2026

ALERT TO THE COMMUNITY - WATER NOTICE

From the City at 1:43 today:
City of Mexico Beach Government

Due to a possible lightning strike, our water pumps temporarily were down. Water service has now been restored; however, water pressure remains low.

As a precaution, we will be issuing a Boil Water Notice shortly. Please watch for additional updates and follow the notice once it is posted.
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06/30/2026

CAUTION! HEAT INDEX / “FEELS LIKE” TEMPERATURE FOR NEXT 5 DAYS

FROM MONDAY NIGHT’S LOCAL 10 PM NEWS/WEATHER REPORT:
THE HEAT INDEX FOR EACH OF THE NEXT 5 DAYS IS PREDICTED TO BE WELL OVER 100 DEGREES

TODAY (TUESDAY, JUNE 30): 108 = DANGER ZONE
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY: 105 = EXTREME CAUTION ZONE
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (JULY 4TH): 103 = EXTREME CAUTION ZONE

• PLEASE USE CAUTION WHILE OUTSIDE. DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN VEHICLES, EVEN WITH WINDOWS DOWN.
• DO NOT WALK YOUR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON CONCRETE OR ASPHALT. KEEP YOUR DOGS OFF THE BEACH – THE SAND REFLECTS HEAT BACK ONTO THEM (AND YOU).

ALSO: THIS WEEK’S HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE:
MONDAY (6/29) = REGULAR PICKUP DAY
TUESDAY (6/30) = REGULAR PICKUP DAY
WEDNESDAY (7/1) = THURSDAY’S ROUTE
THURSDAY (7/2) = FRIDAY’S ROUTE
FRIDAY (7/3) = CITY HOLIDAY – NO PICKUP
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