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TRAFFIC NOTICEThere is heavier traffic than usual due to FDOT Construction at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge. Please expect delays as you come to the Island today. |
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Upcoming Meetings
February 24, 2025: Anchorage Advisory Committee Meeting, 9:00amFebruary 27, 2025: Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) Meeting, 1:00pmMarch 3, 2025: Town Council Meeting, 9:00amMarch 4, 2025: DOAH - Special Magistrate, 9:00am
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Beach Renourishment Project!Interested in learning more about the project? Head over to our Facebook Page or website to check out this week's update! |
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Community members interested in serving as volunteers to advise and support the work of Town government are encouraged to apply.- Anchorage Advisory Committee
- Public Safety Committee
Advisory Boards and Committees Application DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 28, 2025! |
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Help FMB find our next Town Manager!
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is searching for our new Town Manager and would like community input! Please submit questions you would like answered throughout the interview process on our website.
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Visit Mound House!Interested in diving into the history of Fort Myers Beach and the Calusa, or maybe seeing nature and enjoying a quiet day on the water? Mound House is the perfect place for you! Museum hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm Grounds Hours: Daily, 7:00am - 6:00pm Kayak Tours: Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 11:00am Sunset Kayak Tours: Fridays, two hours before sunset - Check MH website for availability Visit Mound House website for more information!
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Thank you to our Marine Operations Team and the FWC Marine Mamal Rescue team for their efforts to rescue an injured manatee!The FWC team recovered the Manatee safely on their vessel and transported it to Tampa at their Marine Mamal rescue laboratory. They will care for the manatee where it will go through rehabilitation, until it is ready to be released back into the wild! If you ever see a distress Manatee or Marine Mamal, please call the FWC’s Wildlife Alert number 1-888-404-3922. |
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Community Conversationswith Sara Ayers-Rigsby at Mound HouseJoin us Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00pm for a talk by Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Director of the SE/SW Regions of Florida for the Florida Public Archaeology Network. She will be speaking on "Resilient Southwest Florida: Working Together to Create a Stable Future". For millennia, Southwest Florida has served as a place for human use and settlement. Cultural sites that have survived through this time help provide a link between past use of these areas and modern use. Unfortunately, hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Ian had a devesting impact to archaeological sites and cultural resources in Southwest Florida. This talk will provide an overview of the impacts of these storms to the region and offer models of partnership and community engagement that can help us all work together to protect these sites for the future. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Mound House Members enjoy free admission, while regular admission is just $5, which includes museum access, light refreshments, and the program. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Bay Oaks Fun Days!Join Bay Oaks for Fun Days this spring!Spring Break Fun DaysWhen: March 17 - March 21Time: 8:00am - 4:00pmFEES:Resident - $20/dayNon-Resident - $30/day
Easter Fun DaysWhen: April 18th & April 21Time: 8:00am - 4:00pmFEES:Resident - $20/dayNon-Resident - $30/day
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REMINDER: Leash RequirementAccording to chapter 6 section 31 of the Town of Fort Myers Beach Code of Ordinances, "For the duration of any time a dog is on any public property, or on any private property, other than that of its owner, to which the general public is customarily invited or permitted to enter, the owner of such dog must keep it under direct control via handheld leash not more than six feet in length." Click here to read more of Chapter 6 Section 31
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!Bay Oaks Easter Egg Hunt is back!Join Bay Oaks on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00am - 11:00am for Easter fun!
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Friends of Bay Oaks!The Friends of Bay Oaks are looking for people interested in leading and/or joining their 501c3 not-for-profit organization to raise funds for Bay Oaks Park. All ideas are welcome! Contact Joy Sullivan for more information: JoyS4320@gmail.com
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St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns!
The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club is proud to announce the return of the Fort Myers Beach St. Patricks’ Day Parade on Saturday March 15th at 10 am – starting at Santini Plaza and ending at the Woman’s Club property at 175 Sterling Ave on Fort Myers Beach. Sponsored by the King Family Foundation, this treasured event will be full of the blarney! “We are happy to co-chair this special event and look forward to a great day of celebration and island camaraderie,” said Deb Nelson and Barb Mezeske, co-chairs. “We’re glad to be back!” A Post Parade Tent Event will follow immediately after the parade from 11:00 - 3:00 pm at 175 Sterling Ave and will feature music, dancing, entertainment, food trucks, and free parking. Prizes for best floats will also be awarded. - Non-Motorized $1000
- Under 12 ft Trailer: $1000
- Over $12 ft Trailer: $1000
To register go to www.fmb-wc.org There is NO Registration fee, but donations gladly accepted. Registrations due on or before March 8th, 2025 - Drop- Off: The Islander – Santini Plaza 7205 Estero Blvd
- Mail: FMB-WC PO Box 2876 Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- Email: debnelson913@gmail.com
For more information visit https://www.fmb-wc.org/index.php/upcoming-fmb-events/ or email: events@fmb-wc.org. The Woman’s Club is a 501C3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.
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Mound House Artifact Preservation Center!Get a behind the scenes glimpse at what you will be able to experience with Mound House's brand-new Artifact Preservation Center, coming in March!
Watch the video here! |
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Lee County provides an update on the Fort Myers Beach Pier!The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday received an update on the progress of building the new, larger and more resilient Fort Myers Beach Pier that accelerates the planned completion of the project. Read the full press release sent out by the County here!
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Join Bay Oaks for STEM Club!These five weeks of STEM club will include hands-on learning that applies to the world around us! Kids will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine, learn problem solving skills, and practice resourcefulness! Stay tuned for more for information and how to sign up |
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