Friday, February 9, 2024

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TOWN COUNCIL MANAGEMENT & PLANNING SESSION

THURSDAY, February 15, 2024, at 9 a.m.  

at Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street

TOWN COUNCIL VACANCY SPECIAL MEETING

THURSDAY, February 15, 2024, at 11 a.m.  

at Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street

Read the agenda: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/209/Meetings-Agendas

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@townoffortmyersbeachfl33931/streams

To keep up with the Town’s schedule of meetings and agendas, monitor the calendar on the homepage of the Town’s website. 

Council, board, and committee meetings are broadcast live and recorded on the Town’s YouTube channel.

Other Meetings:

Special Magistrate Hearings

MONDAY, February 12, 2024, at 1 p.m. -  Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street

Local Planning Agency (LPA)

TUESDAY, February 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. -  Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street

Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF)

WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2024, at 10 a.m. -  Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street

Please note: access to the Bay Oaks Recreation Center is available from School Road. 

Gulf Beach Road access is CLOSED.

Parking lot is between the Ball fields and the Pool and it includes the Pool parking lot.

The access road to the small lot behind Bay Oaks Recreation Center is gated and locked.

This small lot is reserved for Handicap and Service Providers only. For access to the Handicap spaces please call 239-765-4222, and have your Handicap plate or placard available and properly displayed.

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February through the end of May

we are on one-day-a-week watering schedule

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Lee County case managers were in Town today to assist with application process.

The application portal for the LeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program  is open since February 1.

Residents can apply in person again at Fort Myers Beach Town Hall Trailer next Fridays, February  16 and 23

 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There are three programs for which individuals now can apply:

• The Housing Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Elevation program may assist income-eligible property owners to repair, replace and/or elevate property that suffered hurricane damage.
• The Home Purchase Assistance may assist income-eligible home buyers to purchase a qualifying primary residence outside of the flood zone in Lee County.
• The Voluntary Residential Acquisition program may assist income-eligible homeowners of a repetitive loss property relocate outside of flood-prone areas in Lee County.

To view a full list of eligibility requirements and documents needed to apply, visit www.leeflcares.com. Questions can be emailed to leecares@leegov.com. Individuals also can call 239-382-5453.  

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SEVERE WEATHER AWARNESS WEEK was observed February 5-9, 2024

Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is observed each year by the National Weather Service and Florida Division of Emergency Management to increase awareness of and preparedness for severe weather hazards. 

It's is a great opportunity to learn about & prepare for  natural hazards that impact Florida.

Follow the tips to be prepared before the next storm hits at:  FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare.  

• First day focus was on lightning! If you can hear thunder, you can be struck by lightning. Florida is the Lightning Capital of the U.S., with an average of 285 lightning events per square mile occurring in 2022.  Learn more at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/lightning/
• Second day focus was on marine hazards and rip currents. On an average year, rip currents claim the lives of more Floridians than hurricanes, tornadoes & lightning combined. Learn more at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/marine/
• Third day focus was on thunderstorms and tornadoes. When storms develop, they can produce lightning, damaging winds & tornadoes. To protect yourself, seek shelter inside away from windows. Learn more at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/thunderstorms/  and https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/tornadoes/ 
• Fourth day focus was on hurricanes and flooding! Hurricanes bring many hazards including flooding, storm surge & tornadoes. No other state has more hurricane landfalls than FL, & our unique location makes FL especially prone to flooding. Learn more at:  https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/hurricanes/  and https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/floods/
• Fifth day focus was on temperature extremes and wildfires!  Severe cold outbreaks occur in Florida at least once a year. Know the 5 P's of cold weather preparedness to stay safe & warm during colder months. Wildfires can happen year-round, so follow the tips below to stay wildfire ready & view active fire locations. Learn more at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/extreme-cold/  and https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/wildfire/

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Lee County Charter Review Commission Meeting Dates and Locations for 2024

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 5PM

Cape Coral Public Library 921

SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 5PM

Veterans Park & Recreation Center in Lehigh Acres

55 Homestead Rd. South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33926

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 5PM

South County Regional Library 

21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 5PM

North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center

2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 5PM

Lee County Administration Building East

2201 Second Street, First Floor, Room 118, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Electric Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards are prohibited on any public sidewalk, path, or beach