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Stormwater Drains - Tier 1
Crews from Andrews Sitework have began 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 assists. Please note that each street may not be getting the same work done. |
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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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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 FPL will be stationed at the Fort Myers Beach Library every Wednesday for in-person assistance! Visit 2600 Oak Street to meet with a representative.
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Next Week's Town Meetings:
04/08: Audit Committee Meeting at 1:30PM04/09: Local Planning Agency (LPA) Meeting at 9:00AM04/10: Marine and Environmental Resource Task Force (MERTF) Meeting at 10:00AM |
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OPERATION Spring into SafetySW Florida’s Largest Touch-A-Truck Event
April 13, 2024, 9:00AM - 12:00PM 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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Securing the Seas A marine/waterway panel discussion including!
- The Lee County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit
- The Lee County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit
- The United States Coast Guard
WHERE: Diamond Head Resort - 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 10:00AM - 12:00PM Join the Lee County Sheriff's Office for this FREE event as they address: - The role of law enforcement on local waterways
- Burglary and theft prevention
- New boating legislation
- Safety Regulations
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Waste Management: Single Day Collection is Coming
Starting the week of April 29, the Town of Fort Myers Beach collection day for Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste will be all on one day: THURSDAY! Waste Management is making this change to make your curbside collection services more efficient, keeping safety as the top priority. • Please allow three feet between your Garbage Containers, Recycling Cart, and Yard Waste. • Yard Waste (grass clippings, leaves, pine needles) should be bagged or placed in a container. • Containers must not exceed 50 pounds in weight. • Tree branches must not exceed six feet in length, six inches in diameter or 50 pounds. • Have your materials for collection at the curb the night before or no later than 6:30 a.m. on your collection day. For More Information: Please contact WM at (239) 334-1224.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season is coming soon!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
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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.
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VACANCY on AUDIT COMMITTEE!
Community members interested in serving as volunteers to advise and support the work of Town government are encouraged to apply. The purpose of the Audit Committee is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Town Council in the selection of an auditor to conduct the Town’s annual financial audit and for other purposes as directed by Town Council. Requirements to serve: - All members of the Audit Committee shall be Town Residents who do not have any direct financial or business interests involving the Town. The Town may waive the residency requirements by majority vote if there are an insufficient number of applicants who reside in the Town.
- All members should, through education and experience, possess a basic understanding of government financial reporting and auditing.
- At least one member of the Audit Committee shall have accounting, auditing, or related financial management expertise that is specifically relevant to the Town government sector.
- The Audit Committee shall advise the Town Council on these matters and other matters pursuit to F.S., 218.391, F.S., or any other topics as assigned by the Town Council.
To apply, please use the following links: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 23, 2024. |
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Beginning May 6, 2024 - New Town Hall Hours of Operation!
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Solar Eclipse - Monday, April 8, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total Solar Eclipse, with Fort Myers Beach experiencing 51.8% of its coverage. The Solar Eclipse will begin at 1:43PM and end at 4:12PM. Fort Myers Beach will experience it at its totality at 2:30PM. Please take precautions during this time: - While enjoying the beach, or participating in outdoor activities, do not look directly at the sun without "Solar Viewing Glasses." - If you are driving, please pay attention to the road. - Keep an eye on your pets as they may begin to act different with the sudden change in sunlight. Do not take pets outside during its totality. The next Total Solar Eclipse will not occur for another 20 years, in 2044! For more information about the Solar Eclipse and other precautions, please visit: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/ To view an interactive map of the Solar Eclipse path, please visit: NASA Eclipse Explorer |
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Bay Oaks Ballfield Padding and Batting Circles!
Another step closer to completing our ballfield rebuild process! Stop by Bay Oaks Park to see our newest upgrades! |
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An update on the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program determination!
The Town of Fort Myers Beach and its municipal partners – Lee County, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, and Village of Estero – would like to offer residents an update on their response to the FEMA verbal notification late last week that it would retrograde Community Rating System (CRS) to remove discounts on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) premiums: - The Town anticipates receiving a written communication from FEMA soon.
- The Town plans to work with FEMA to address any alleged deficiencies that could help the Town and municipalities retain current CRS ratings.
- The Town’s goal is to work with FEMA to address any concerns with requested information.
Town of Fort Myers Beach Council, staff, and municipal partners are committed to transparency with this matter. Fact-finding continues. Further updates will be provided as they become available. |
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