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!

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

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.

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: SHRIMP FEST!

The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club is excited to announce that the 67th Annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival will take place from Monday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 9th. With majority of the events taking place over the second full weekend in March, the Lions anticipate a week of shrimply the best event lineup the Beach and its’ visitors can anticipate. Make sure to book your accommodations and clear your calendar for this fun-filled celebration!

Kids Fun Run: Saturday, March 1st

Shrimp Crawl: Monday, March 3rd – Saturday, March 8th

Yo! Taco 5K: Saturday, March 8th

Shrimp Festival Parade: Saturday, March 8th

Arts & Crafts Fair: Saturday, March 8th & Sunday, March 9th

Queens Pageant: Saturday, March 8th

Blessing of the Fleet: Sunday, March 9th

Shrimp Eating Championship: Sunday, March 9th

Nighttime Lane Shift, March 13, 2025!

There will be a nighttime lane shift on Thursday, March 13, 2025. 

According to FDOT, crews will shift the southbound lane going onto Matanzas Pass Bridge as early as 7:00pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025, weather pending. This lane shift will only be for one night as crews perform activities associated with the widening in the area.