April 13, 2022 / Issue #2022-15

Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, April 16 at Bay Oaks

Volunteer for Mound House’s Second Annual Earth Day Beach and Bay Clean-Up on Friday, April 22

The beach clean-up will be led by the Mound House’s Educator starting at 8 a.m. at Beach Access 22. The path will be to Newton Beach Park and back to Beach Access 22, concluding at 9:30 a.m. A 15-minute break will be held at Newton Beach Park. Refreshments will be provided.

Parking will be available at the Mound House overflow parking lot at 216 Connecticut Street. Cleaning supplies will be provided.

The bay clean-up will start at Mound House at 2 p.m. and conclude by 3:30 p.m. Kayaks will be used to clean Matanzas Pass and the neighboring Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. Volunteers are encouraged to bring and use their own kayaks. (Mound House will have a limited number of kayaks.)

Small teams in kayaks will be cleaning different sections of the area before returning to the Mound House for water and pastries.

Vehicle parking will be at the Mound House overflow lot at 216 Connecticut Street. Mound House volunteers and staff will assist in parking and managing the event. Collected trash will be brought back to the Mound House.

Interested in participating?
RSVP by calling Mound House at (239) 765-0865

This month at Mound House

April 7 through April 16, 2022

April 2022
Outdoor Nature & Education Events

May 2022 Calendar

Caloosa Carvers at The Mound House host free public carving demonstrations on the first and third Tuesday of each month through tourism season from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Last sessions of Caloosa Carvers Mound House program is on Tuesday, April 19.

In addition to their free public demonstrations, these talented woodcarvers provide the Mound House with hands-on educational tools for school groups and the general public.

www.moundhouse.org

Commissioners enact burn ban

The Lee County Commissioners have enacted a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective immediately due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida.

The county’s ordinance bans “outdoor burning ignition sources” including campfires, bonfires and trash burning. Grilling food and backyard fire rings are not included. Officials ask all county residents to be mindful of dry conditions and to use good judgment to mitigate potential for significant wildfires.

The Florida Forest Service offers residents information and tips at:

Be Wildfire Ready
https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Prevention/Be-Wildfire-Ready

Ready, Set, Go! Resources

https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Safety/Ready-Set-Go!-Resources

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is May 1 to October 31

Make sure you and your property are ready!

Visit the sea turtle section on the Town's website.

Two food drives are happening now

Donate unused canned or dry goods to either food drive by dropping them off at the FMB Library or Town Hall

Lee County Solid Waste’s fourth annual Donated not Wasted campaign starts soon to encourage seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items before returning North.

Drop off unopened canned or dry goods between Monday, April 4, and Monday, April 18, at any library or Lee County Recreation Center.

The Fort Myers Beach drop off location for the Lee County food drive is the FMB Library at 2755 Estero Boulevard.

For more information, visit www.leegov.com/solidwaste or call 239-533-8000.

Flyer for NALC stomp out hunger campaign april 2022

Participate in this food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers by leaving canned or dry goods in a bag by your mailbox on Saturday, May 14

OR

Drop off them off between now and May 14 at Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard. Town Hall is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Look for this box!

Stomp out hunger food box in Town Hall lobby

Stamp Out Hunger - National Association of Letter Carriers

PLEASE NOTE these landscape watering restrictions due to dry conditions throughout our area

Serve on one of the Town's advisory boards or committees

volunteer to serve graphic with hands in the air

Community members interested in serving as volunteers to advise and support the work of Town government are encouraged to apply for current openings on four of the Town’s 10 advisory boards and committees.

The Town’s boards and committees exist to advise Town Council about Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, the Mooring Field, Mound House, Newton Beach Park, finances, island preservation and history, marine resources, anchorage, nuisance abatement, and public safety.

Available openings:

Audit Committee (3)
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) (1)
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) (2)
Public Safety Committee (2)

Find out more about each of these committees and apply.

Bay Oaks construction sign on lot at Estero Boulevard

Work is underway on the future entrance to Bay Oaks Recreational Campus

A giant rootball - estimated at 2,900 pounds - was removed this week from the lot on Estero Boulevard that is to become the new entrance to Bay Oaks. Shoutout to the Public Works and Utilities Departments for their teamwork!

Learn more about this project and other Projects Around Town.

Giant root ball removed from Bay Oaks lot in preparation for new entrance construction April 2022

Sign up now for summer camp at Mound House

Two sessions will be held during the weeks of July 11 and July 18. From guided tours and beach walks to kayak eco-tours and a unique archaeological experience, explore the history of the 2,000 year old Calusa Indian Shell Mound and the surrounding natural environment while having great summer fun.

Bay Oaks Social Seniors Upcoming Events

List of upcoming events for Bay Oaks Social Seniors

Environmental education booth schedule

Representatives from the Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) are hosting a pop-up educational booth at various locations around Town

April schedule of the pop up booth for MRTF

Hurricane Season is June 1 to November 30 - Be READY!

Hurricanes have the potential to cause significant widespread damage in the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Do your part now to prepare for the impact of a hurricane before the crisis occurs.

Five ways to receive information before, during, and after hurricanes

Sign up NOW to receive alerts from the Lee County Emergency Operations Center
Sign up NOW for alerts from the Town of Fort Myers Beach Code Red system
Sign up NOW to receive text and/or email alerts as they are posted on the Town of Fort Myers Beach website homepage
Monitor the Town's Facebook and Twitter social media outlets
Monitor local media outlets

Publications to help you prepare

Lee County All Hazards Guide
Fort Myers Beach Fire District emergency preparedness guide
Town of Fort Myers Beach emergency preparedness plan

Preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies

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 and live meetings can be watched on Comcast Channel 98

View the meeting calendar on the Town's website

Upcoming meetings

Thursday, April 14 / 1:30 p.m.
Local Planning Agency (LPA) Meeting

Monday, April 18 / 9 a.m.
Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 19 / 9 a.m.
Public Safety Committee (PSC) Meeting

Wednesday, April 20 / 9 a.m.
Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting

Monday, May 2 / 9 a.m.
Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 3 / 9 a.m.
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting

Thursday, May 5 / 9 a.m.
Town Council Management & Planning Session

Monday, May 9 / 9 a.m.
AUDIT Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 10 / 9 a.m.
Local Planning Agency (LPA) Meeting

Wednesday, May 11 / 2 p.m.
Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) Meeting

*Meetings are subject to change.
Please refer to the agendas posted on the Town's Website.

Town Hall is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department.

NOTE: All employees in Town Hall might not yet be fully vaccinated against COVID.

Status of bids and proposals

The Town of Fort Myers Beach has partnered with DemandStar which is open and accessible to all businesses and gives instant access to RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs

Read more about bids and proposals

Currently open for Bid:

ITB-22-11-PW Matanzas Pass Mooring Field Expansion Construction

The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified Contractor to construct the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field by installing 19 mooring systems in Matanzas Pass at Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.

ITB-22-13-PW Air Conditioner Replacement at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus

Currently under Review:

ITB-22-10-EN Laguna Channel Dredge

The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified contractor to maintenance dredge to a depth of no more than seven feet below mean low water, removing approximately 6,600 cubic yards at Big Carlos Pass/Laguna Shores, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 in Big Carlos Pass.

Friday, April 15 / 2:15 p.m.
Bid Opening for ITB-22-13-PR Air Conditioner Replacement at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus