WBGY
| Broadcast area | Marco Island, Florida |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.1 MHz |
| Branding | 88.1 The Island |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary music, Talk, News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Everglades City Broadcasting |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 47386 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 110 watts |
| HAAT | 18.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 25°51′56.00″N 81°23′9.00″W / 25.8655556°N 81.3858333°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | The Island FM |
WBGY (88.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a mix of Adult contemporary music, news, and talk. Licensed to Naples, Florida, USA, the station serves the Marco Island area. The station is currently owned by Everglades City Broadcasting.[1] The station is co-owned by Bob Ladd, former long-time owner and personality of WNRR radio in Sandusky, Ohio; and Paul Lethbridge, former CBC television national news anchor and Toronto radio personality [2][3][4]
In addition to its mix of news, music and talk, WBGY has plans to broadcast Lely High School football and basketball, beginning in Fall 2012.[2]
In the 1970s, WBGY was the call sign of a 100,000 watt FM station at 93.3 licensed for operation in Tullahoma, TN. It was owned by Jerry Newton, the brother of singer Wayne Newton.
References
External links
- Facebook - The Island FM (new page)
- Facebook - 88.1 The Island FM (old page)
- WBGY mobile stream
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WBGY in the FCC FM station database
- WBGY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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