Mound House reopening on October 6

After being closed out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19, Mound House Museum is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 6. 

Hours will be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fun fact in case you didn't know! Mound...

Town earns advanced FEMA rating for floodplain management

Town earns advanced FEMA rating for floodplain management

Estimated 25 percent savings in resident insurance premiums as a result

For the past year, Town staff have been working diligently to exceed challenging standards set by the voluntary National Flood ...

Big Carlos Pass Bridge maintenance to start September 28

Big Carlos Pass Bridge maintenance to start September 28

 A contractor for the Lee County Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge. Activities are scheduled to start on September 28, 2020, and ...

FMB community Pool renovations complete; opening date TBD

After several months, the major renovation project to address health and safety concerns of the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool has been completed.  We are patiently waiting for the State of Florida Health Department inspection and imminent appro...

Are you looking for a job?

The Town offers market-competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid time off, a retirement plan, and medical and dental insurance.

Those who are committed to delivering excellent customer service and being part o...

Street performer permit process open

Anyone interested in performing outdoors around the Town of Fort Myers Beach for the upcoming season needs to have an approved permit from the Town. 

To be considered for one of the 12 allowed street performer spots, a completed application is req...

Mound House Museum Store is open by appointment

Mound House Museum members receive a 10% discount!

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Matanzas Pass dredging by Army Corps of Engineers

The Army Corps of Engineers is dredging Matanzas Pass until the end of the year, conditions permitting. 

Pumping of the bottom sediment of the pass is occurring at the moment in the north end of the island out to the Gulf with the contents releasi...

FMB community pool on schedule for reopening late September

We are excited to report great progress on the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool major renovation project and the reopening date scheduled for the end of September. The renovation, as required by the Health Department, includes much-needed maintenance on se...

Beachgoers, residents have touchless option to pay for, manage parking

Vacationers and residents can now enjoy the long sandy coast of Fort Myers Beach without worrying about feeding – or touching – the parking meter. Passport, the operating system that provides cashless payment options to cities and thei...

Watch Town Council meetings live

The next meeting of Town Council will be on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard.

Those who wish to attend in person are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing to help prevent the ...

Mound House closed; Bay Oaks weight/cardio room hours limited

Due to the well-documented uptick in COVID-19 infections across Florida and in Lee County combined with the Town’s priority in taking every precaution necessary to prevent the spread of the virus, hours for some of the Town’s cultural,...

Mayor announces appeal court ruling in favor of Town and Margaritaville

Mayor announces appeal court ruling in favor of Town and Margaritaville

Mayor Ray Murphy today announced the results of a court ruling in favor of the Town of Fort Myers Beach and TPI Hospitality that confirmed that the Town adhered to its regulations and ...

Hurricane re-entry passes for businesses and residents

If you currently have a PURPLE (resident) or YELLOW (business) re-entry pass from a prior year, these will be used for the 2020 Hurricane Season.  

If you do not have a previous year’s re-entry pass, applications for these passes are acc...

It's hurricane season, get prepared!

Hurricane season started June 1 and lasts through November 30. Lee County produces an All Hazards Guide each year to help citizens get prepared for widespread emergencies, including hurricanes.

COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Updates

COVID-19 Updates