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Estero Blvd Closure THIS WEEKEND!

Estero Blvd will be CLOSED on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from Santini Plaza to 175 Sterling Avenue for the Woman's Club St. Patrick's Day Parade! 

The road will be closed from 9:00am - 11:30am. Please plan accordingly!

BRIDGE CLOSURE

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Upcoming Meetings


March 17, 2025: Town Council Meeting, 9:00am

March 18, 2025: Public Safety Committee Meeting, 9:00am

March 19, 2025: Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting, 12:00pm

March 24, 2025: Anchorage Advisory Committee Meeting, 9:00am

March 27, 2025: Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) Meeting, 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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Renourishment

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The Town of Fort Myers Beach wants to hear from you!

Join us at the Fort Myers Beach Library Grand Opening, where we will be tabling to gain resident feedback on the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.

Date: March 16, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: FMB Library, 2755 Estero Blvd

Table Location: FMB Library Garage, near the food trucks

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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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MH

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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Mayor Allers and Town Staff meet with FEMA and State Representatives in Washington D.C

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Mayor Dan Allers, Town Manager Andrew Hyatt, Deputy Town Clerk/Legislative Liaison Jason Freeman, and Town Attorney Nancy Stuparich went to Washington D.C. to discuss probation on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS). 

These topics were discussed with FEMA, Senator Ashley Moody, Congressman Byron Donalds, and a Representative from Senator Rick Scott’s office. The Town is committed to working with FEMA to remove our NFIP probation status and reinstate our CRS rating of 5.

FEMA

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Birding and Brunch

at Mound House!

Join us Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9:00am – 11:00am for a guided bird walk with Mound House & Audubon of SWFL! Explore the incredible birdlife of Fort Myers Beach, then enjoy complimentary breakfast sandwiches & pastries from Mom’s Restaurant who were generous enough to sponsor this event!

  • Tickets: $15 Public | $10 Mound House Members
  • Location: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach
  • Register now: moundhouse.org

Don’t miss this perfect morning of birdwatching, fresh air, and delicious bites from our sponsor: Mom's Restaurant! 


Birding and Brunch

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More amazing work removing debris from our canals!

Pictured is debris pulled from Canal 3, located behind Moss Marina. An entire house, along with other large objects, were removed!

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Bay Oaks Fun Days!

Join Bay Oaks for Fun Days this spring!

Spring Break Fun Days

When: March 17 - March 21

Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm

FEES:

  • Resident - $20/day

  • Non-Resident - $30/day

Easter Fun Days

When: April 18th & April 21

Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm

FEES:

  • Resident - $20/day

  • Non-Resident - $30/day

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REMINDER: Leash Requirement

According 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!

Interested in volunteering? Contact Skylar, Rec Aid, at SHenry@fmbgov.com!

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Bay Oaks

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 THIS WEEKEND!


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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STEM CLUB

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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Bayside Park

Bayside Park Concert Series

Enjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!

March 16, 2025: Jacobs Ladder, 4:00pm

March 23, 2024: Phenomenal Animal, 4:00pm

March 30, 2025: Simpli-Fi, 4:00pm

April 13, 2025: Limited Edition, 4:00pm

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