Friday, March 22, 2024

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Stormwater Drains - Tier 1

Crews from Andrews Sitework have begun working on stormwater drains in certain areas of the Island. Below, you will find the list of tier one streets and the dates they will begin work with an estimated finished date. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Town Hall at (239) 765 – 0202 and someone will be available to assist.

Please note that each street may not be getting the same work done.

Street Name	Scope of Work	Estimated start	Estimated finish
WILLIAMS DRIVE	Water & Stom	3/11/2024	6/10/2024
BAHIA VIA	Water & Stom	3/11/2024	5/6/2024
SEMINOLE WAY (Priority Street)	Storm Drain	4/15/2024	4/26/2024
PEPITA STREET (Priority Street)	Storm Drain	4/17/2024	5/2/2024
ESTRELLITA DRIVE	Storm Drain	4/22/2024	6/3/2024
COCONUT DRIVE	Storm Drain	4/29/2024	5/17/2024
SABAL DRIVE	Storm Drain	5/3/2024	5/20/2024
HIBISCUS DRIVE	Storm Drain	5/7/2024	5/24/2024
RANDY LANE	Storm Drain	5/20/2024	6/10/2024
AVENIDA CARITA	Storm Drain	5/27/2024	6/17/2024
INDIAN BAYOU DR	Outfall Imp.	6/4/2024	6/20/2024
WIDGEON TER	Storm Drain	6/11/2024	7/3/2024
FLAMINGO ST	Storm Drain	6/18/2024	7/12/2024
CURLEW ST	Storm Drain	6/21/2024	7/11/2024
EGRET ST	Storm Drain	7/4/2024	7/22/2024
IBIS ST	Storm Drain	7/12/2024	7/29/2024
BAYVIEW BLVD	Storm Drain	7/15/2024	8/30/2024
ANCHORAGE STREET	Storm Drain	7/23/2024	8/23/2024
ST PETERS DRIVE	Storm Drain	7/30/2024	8/31/2024

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MOUND HOUSE LECTURE SERIES: Vanishing Icons - Exploring the Stories Behind Lost Landmarks

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Presentation by Ellie Bunting, will take a deeper dive into the history of the historic landmarks that have shaped our island’s history.

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Public Hearing for US 41 at Bonita Beach Road PD&E Study on Tuesday, March 26, 2024

n-Person: 5 – 6 p.m. open house, Live Online: begins at 5:45 p.m. / 6 p.m. formal presentation

Bonita Springs Recreation Center
26740 Pine Ave
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the US 41 (SR 45) at Bonita Beach Road Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study at the intersection of US 41 and Bonita Beach Road

This study evaluates potential capacity and safety improvements, as well as multi-modal features to address congestion and meet future demand. Additional components under consideration include crosswalks with a pedestrian hybrid beacon, a new transit stop, and 12-foot wide shared-use paths at all intersection approaches.

This hearing is being conducted to present the preferred alternative and all analysis to date, as well as to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. You can participate live online or in-person. The information presented during either format will be the same and all attendees will have opportunity to comment.

Click HERE for more info

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Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) meeting

THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 at 3 PM

Council Chambers at Town Hall

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.

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FPL steps to reconnect service after rebuilding from Hurricane Ian

FPL remains committed to helping customers reconnect service following Hurricane Ian. Learn how you can reconnect service for your home!

Please coordinate with electricians and/or contractors to apply for the installation of electric service and to receive updates regarding the progress and necessary steps for their service connection.

The following documents have step by step information on how to reconnect your residential or commercial property!

FPL Fact Sheet-Residential Reconnects

FPL Fact Sheet-Multi-Dwelling and Condominium Reconnects

FPL Fact Sheet-Commercial Reconnects

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Bay Oaks Easter Egg Hunt

March 30, 2024, from 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Join the Town of Fort Myers Beach Bay Oaks Recreation Center in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Registration begins on-site at 8:00AM prior to the Easter Egg Hunt.

9:00AM hunt: Ages 8 and under

9:15AM: Ages 9 - 13

Enjoy inflatables, face painting, music, and more! For more information call (239) 765 - 4222!

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New Town Hall located at Bay Oaks Park

Open House

Thursday, April 4, 2024, between 8:00am and 12:00pm

The Public is invited to our new Town Hall located at Bay Oaks Park for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony, visit our new location, have refreshments, and meet available staff! Itinerary as follows:

8:00 am - Speaker, Mayor Dan Allers

8:10 am - Ribbon Cutting

8:15 am - Enjoy refreshments, explore grounds, and meet staff.

The Open House will conclude at 12:00pm to allow staff to resume normal operations. We hope the public enjoys our new Town Hall located at Bay Oaks Park and has a great experience when visiting the site!

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OPERATION Spring into Safety - SW Florida’s Largest Touch-A-Truck Event

April 13, 2024 9 am – Noon

At Hertz Arena: 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL

Join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office & Florida Department of Transportation, District One, for a free touch-a-truck public safety event. On display will be more than 50 local and state law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulance, heavy construction equipment, helicopter and much more.

Come out to explore and learn about the massive equipment used to build roads and bridges or to respond to emergencies and meet the men and women who operate the vehicles and equipment.

The event is free and is for kids of all ages.

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Bay Oaks Summer Camp Registration is still open

REGISTER NOW!

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Sea Turtle nesting season is right around the corner, from May 1 - October 31!

It is critical to build back better for the wildlife that makes Fort Myers Beach so special. Pictured are ways you can reduce lighting impacts on Sea Turtles and resources for more information!

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

Only manual bikes can share the sidewalks and beach with pedestrians.

Per Ordinance 22-04, Electric Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards are prohibited on any public sidewalk, path, or beach.

Electric bikes can ONLY be used on the road in the bike lane, not on the beach or sidewalks.