Town Council votes to require masks in advance of holiday weekend; fireworks are illegal

Fort Myers beaches open for the upcoming holiday weekend but masks required

Residents and visitors are also reminded that fireworks are illegal in the Town

Due to increased spread of COVID-19 across the state of Florida and in light of the anticipa...

Looking for light on the beach at night?

Looking for light on the beach at night? Check out turtle safe flashlights! Certified wildlife-friendly, long wavelength flashlights minimize impacts to nesting turtles and hatchlings. 

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Watch Town Council meetings live

All Town Council meetings, Local Planning Agency (LPA) meetings, Special Magistrate Hearings and Town advisory committee meetings are broadcast live on the Town of Fort Myers Beach YouTube channel. 

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Lighting is life-saving for sea turtles during nesting season

Thanks to the owners of businesses, hotels, condos and homes on the beach and downtown whom have spent money and time to make sure that their property’s lights are retrofitted and operating correctly to go dark for the sea turtles during nesting...

July 4th parade & fireworks postponed; personal fireworks ARE ILLEGAL

Town Council voted to postpone the annual Independence Day fireworks display and parade to a later date due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the requirements for social distancing. 

Also, REMEMBER: ALL personal fireworks disp...

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.

Pool at Bay Oaks closed through August

The closure of the community swimming pool at Bay Oaks that was required under governmental directives due to COVID-19 gave the Town time to make some needed repairs. Those repairs are expected to take until August to complete.

The pool water is currently ...

COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Updates

COVID-19 Updates