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May 11, 2022 / Issue #2022-19
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Hurricanes have the potential to cause significant widespread damage in the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Do your part now to prepare for the impact of a hurricane before the crisis occurs. Six ways to receive up to the minute information during hurricanes and other emergencies - Sign up NOW to receive alerts from the Lee County Emergency Operations Center
- Sign up NOW for alerts from the Town of Fort Myers Beach Code Red system
- Sign up NOW to receive text and/or email alerts as they are posted on the Town of Fort Myers Beach website homepage
- Monitor the Town's Facebook and Twitter social media outlets
- Monitor local media and their social media outlets
- Monitor the social media outlets of Lee County and the Fort Myers Beach Fire District
Publications to help yourself get preparedSpecial needs shelters require advance registration
Lee County has a special needs program that is available to all county residents at no cost. It provides shelter for those who live in a home and/or area that is not safe from storm surge or wind and have no other safe place to go. It also provides transportation to a shelter. Those who need this service must be registered prior to the onset of a storm. |
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Heading north for the summer?
Donate non-perishable, unused canned or dry goods that are left in your pantry.
Drop them off in the box in the lobby at Town Hall or leave a bag of food items by your mailbox on Saturday, May 14 |
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The address of Town Hall is 2525 Estero Boulevard.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Look for this box in the lobby
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FREE drop-off event for household chemical waste
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
8 a.m. to Noon
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, 2731 Oak Street
Hosted by Lee County Solid Waste and the Town. It's an easy drive-through and drop-off process. Don't have to leave your car! |
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Make it a fun summer for your kids with these programs at Bay Oaks, Mound House, and Newton Beach Park
Sign-ups are happening now! |
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Calusa Kids camps at Mound House & Newton Beach Park
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Registration is open for Calusa Kids at Mound House and Newton Beach Park to be held the weeks of July 11 to 15 and July 18 to 22.
Operated by Super Science and Amazing Art from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, three camp days each week will be at Mound House and two camp days will be at Newton Beach Park.
Campers will enjoy kayaking on the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve from the Mound House launch and swimming in the Gulf at Newton Beach Park. They will also enjoy theme-oriented organized camp activities, outside games, and nature, history and museum exploration. Each camp week has room for a minimum of six and a maximum of 15 participants.
Campers will also discover new plants and animals, use a state-of-the-art research lab, immerse themselves in local Calusa history and travel the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. Featuring a curriculum written and designed by local marine biologists, campers will collect water samples, observe wildlife, and explore the habitats of fish and wildlife on kayaking adventures.
Cost is $200 per camper per week
Resident of Fort Myers Beach
or a member of Mound House?
Your cost is discounted to $150 per week per camper.
Early drop off and late pickup may be possible based on instructor availability. Campers will need to bring snacks, lunches and water bottles each day in addition to towels and changes of clothes.
To register and for more information
Visit www.SuperScienceFL.com
Call 239-682-2780
Email tori@SuperScienceFL.com
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Basketball at Bay Oaks
Sessions will be held June 21 to August 4
Youth ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12
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Accepting applications for the July 4th parade |
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Environmental education pop-up booth hosted by the Marine Resources Task Force
Representatives from the Town's Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) are hosting a pop-up educational booth at various locations around Town throughout the month. |
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Election qualifying period for potential Town Council candidates
Candidates who wish to be on the November 2022 ballot must open a campaign file with the Fort Myers Beach Town Clerk and do not have to wait until the official qualifying period to do this.
Official qualifying is from noon on Monday, June 13, until noon on Friday, June 17, 2022.
The deadline for qualifying by petition to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections is May 16, 2022, at noon.
All requirements are posted on the Town Clerk’s Municipal Elections page on the Town's website.
Potential candidates can also make an appointment with the Town Clerk.
May 2 Town Council Meeting- After much discussion and public input, Town Councilors decided to revisit the tinting requirement of 15 percent on windows in buildings on the beach. Some tinting is required because lights can cause sea turtle nesting disorientations. Discussion also emphasized the need for increased education and enforcement to ensure compliance by property owners.
- Town Councilors discussed establishing a new advisory board to consolidate the functions of the current boards for Bay Oaks Recreational Campus (BORCAB), Mound House (CELCAB) and community resources (CRAB). A first public hearing was held on Ordinance 22-10 “Restructuring Advisory Committees”. This ordinance will be scheduled for a second reading and possible adoption at the June 6 Town Council meeting. The ordinance includes renaming the Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) to include environmental issues in the title.
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PLEASE NOTE: landscape watering restrictions are ALWAYS in place in the Town of FMB |
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Community members interested in serving as volunteers to advise and support the work of Town government are encouraged to apply for current openings on four of the Town’s ten advisory boards and committees.
The Town’s boards and committees exist to advise Town Council about Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field, Mound House, Newton Beach Park, finances, island preservation and history, marine resources, anchorage, nuisance abatement, and public safety.
Available openings:
- Audit Committee (3)
- Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) (1)
- Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) (2)
- Public Safety Committee (2)
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Name the beach access by Margaritaville
Town Councilors are seeking the public's ideas to name the beach access by the Margaritaville resort that is currently under construction. The access has been known as Canal Street.
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It's shorebird nesting season |
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ATTENTION BUILDING CONTRACTORSEffective September 22, 2022, all contractors registered with the Town MUST be a licensed contractor through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Contractors licensed through the Lee County Contractor Licensing Board will not be allowed to register with the Town or apply for building permits.
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Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetingsAll meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard
Live and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the
Town's YouTube channel and live meetings can be watched on Comcast Channel 98 View the meeting calendar on the Town's websiteUpcoming meetingsThursday, May 12 / 1:30 p.m.Beach Renourishment Project Workshop Q&A with the Coastal EngineerMonday, May 16 / 9 a.m.Town Council MeetingTuesday, May 17 / 9 a.m.Public Safety Committee (PSC) Meeting*Meetings are subject to change.
Please refer to the agendas posted on the Town's Website.
Town Hall is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department.
NOTE: All employees in Town Hall might not yet be fully vaccinated against COVID.
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Status of bids and proposals
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has partnered with DemandStar which is open and accessible to all businesses and gives instant access to RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs
Read more about bids and proposals
Currently open for bid:
ITB-22-11-PW Matanzas Pass Mooring Field Expansion Construction
The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified Contractor to construct the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field by installing 19 mooring systems in Matanzas Pass at Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.
ITB-22-14-UT Tier 1 Side Streets Water and Stormwater Improvements
Currently under review:
ITB-22-10-EN Laguna Channel Dredge The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified contractor to maintenance dredge to a depth of no more than seven feet below mean low water, removing approximately 6,600 cubic yards at Big Carlos Pass/Laguna Shores, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 in Big Carlos Pass.
Friday, May 13 / 2:15 p.m.Bid Opening for ITB-22-11-PW Matanzas Pass Mooring Field Expansion Construction |
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