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COVID vaccinations reservation system closed, will reopen when more doses available
Please do not call the reservation line for now


Federal Department of Health (FDOH) and Lee County will announce when additional vaccine doses are available and the reservation line reopens. Keep up on this information at www.leegov.com/vaccine.  


According to the FDOH and Lee County, the state’s call center vendor for COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors and front-line medical workers captured more than 10,000 phone calls in 11 minutes earlier this week when its new reservation line opened.

Vaccinations by reservation will continue next Tuesday and Wednesday but only for the additional callers from earlier in the week, most of whom now have been pre-registered by the vendor.

The phone line for reservations is currently closed and remains closed. Residents are asked to not dial the call center.

Questions? 

Visit the Lee County website, dial 2-1-1 on your phone, or call 239-433-3900
Dial 211 or 239-433-3900 for updates on covid vaccinations in lee county

Free seasonal trolley running again

New tram stop at Bay Street & Estero Boulevard


The seasonal free open-air tram operated by LeeTran is running again on Fort Myers Beach!

The Tram goes from Bowditch Point Park to Matanzas Pass Preserve. The open-air, multi-car trams provide an easy, fun way to travel along the beach from hotels to restaurants, to shopping and other attractions.
 
The trams are an additional transportation service on Fort Myers Beach, supplementing the trolley and bus services that are also provided by LeeTran.
 
The beach tram service will include three trams and is estimated to run every 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Tram service will run seven days a week starting at 8 a.m. at Bowditch Park with the last pickup at 11:30 p.m. at Matanzas Pass Preserve.
 
The Town is grateful that a new tram station has been constructed at Bay Road and Estero Boulevard, on the south side of the library, across from Sea Grape Plaza.
 
For schedules or to learn more about LeeTran, go to www.RideLeeTran.com. LeeTran Customer Service can be reached at 239-533-8726 (press option 1), or email rideleetran@leegov.com. 
Beach Trolley & Tram sign at the new stop on bay street and estero boulevard
New tram stop at Bay Street and Estero Boulevard

Lee County holding public meeting on January 28
about the Big Carlos Pass Bridge Project


Meeting to be held at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, 2731 Oak Street

Visit www.bigcarlosbridgeproject.com
Hybrid public hearing flyer for big carlos pass bridge project on January 28
Hybrid Public hearing instructions for big carlos pass bridge project on january 28 2021
graphic with logo and the words building code update

Florida building code update and link
to Town's new forms


New forms have been created for Building Services functions with the Town due to a change that became effective on December 31 in Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020.) The new forms are available on the Forms and Applications page on the Town's website.   

Please note:

Plans are now only able to be submitted online. Click here to submit. 
Mailed or dropped off submissions will not be accepted.
Household waste collection dates in 20201 on FMB Feb 5, April 30 and August 6

At these events, Town residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste (HCW) such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals in an easy, drive-through process at no charge. 

These collection events are part of the town’s interlocal agreement with Lee County to provide residents with convenient and responsible disposal of chemicals that might otherwise be harmful to people and the environment. 

Businesses that need chemical waste disposal can call 239-533-8000 to schedule an appointment for the monthly business collection held at Lee County’s permanent HCW drop-off location.That location is off Metro Parkway in south Fort Myers at 6441 Topaz Court. 

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF MATERIALS THAT ARE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE 
Household waste collection dates in 20201 on FMB Feb 5, April 30 and August 6
Waste collection event at Bay Oaks in November 2020
Masks remain required in the Town of FMB to help prevent the spread of COVID
Text Hi to 239-FMBeach for information about the Town

Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetings


All meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard

Live and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the
Town's YouTube channel.

View the meeting calendar on the Town's website


Upcoming meetings


Monday, January 11 / 9 a.m.
Joint Session with Town Council and Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board

Monday, January 11 / 10 a.m.
Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 12 /  9 a.m.
Local Planning Agency (LPA)

Wednesday, January 13 / 9 a.m.
Public Safety Committee
Status on bids and proposals
Read more about bids and proposals

Intent to Award


ITB-20-25-PW 
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT – TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION 
Estero Boulevard at Old San Carlos Boulevard (LAP Project) 
The notice of intent by the Town Manager to recommend to Town Council an award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is posted on the Town' website here.

Under Review


RFQ-20-26-PW    
CEI Services – Old San Carlos Boulevard Intersection Improvements (LAP Project )
The Selection Advisory Committee interviewed bidders on December 11, 2020.


Under Review


RFP-21-03-PW
Lighting Consultant
The selection committee met on Friday, January 8, and interviewed potential consultants.
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