Friday, April 12, 2024

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Stormwater Drains - Tier 1 work continues

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.

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

SATURDAY, 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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Bayside Park Concert Series 

SUNDAY, April 14, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bring Lawn chairs friends and family and enjoy a relaxing concert on the back bay.  Plenty of parking is available in the area around the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge.

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Upcoming meetings:

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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Community members interested in serving as volunteers to advise and support the work of Town government are encouraged to apply.

• Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB)

The purpose of the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board is to serve the town as a community center and recreational facility providing individuals and groups passive and active recreational, social, and community activities and events for both residents and visitors. 

• AUDIT

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.

Advisory Boards and Committees Application

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Free Pickleball Lesson

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

LAST CALL !!! for BEGINNERS - 9:00 am - 10:00 am

INTERMEDIATES - 10:11 am - 11:30 am

Come by Bay Oaks Outdoor Courts to follow along as Volunteer Instructor Pam Berzin teaches you the basics of Pickleball Play, the terms, the rules and some skills!

After the Beginner Lesson at 9:00 am there will be an Intermediate lesson at 10:15 am, this lesson will end at 11:30 am

Pre-registration is required. Anyone who wishes to Drop in is welcome to watch and listen. Only those registered can participate in the lesson.

Paddles and balls will be provided.

These lessons have a minimum of 6 participants each.

Click here to REGISTER

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Fort Myers Beach seasonal tram service will end Wednesday, April 24

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Northern Shoreline of Estero Island to have construction of sand berm and filling scours!

The Town of Fort Myers Beach will be constructing a sand berm and filling scours caused by Hurricane Ian along the Northern shoreline of Estero Island. The project will start hauling sand onto the beach April 15^th. Over 50,000 tons of sand will be trucked in from Stewart Mine to construct the protective sand berm from Crescent Park to Bowditch Point Park. It will have an added benefit of raising the elevation of the beach giving sea turtles more favorable habitat to nest in. 

Read details here: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1338

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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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FPL steps to reconnect service after rebuilding from Hurricane Ian

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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