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Upcoming Meetings


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

March 26, 2025: Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting, 12:00pm

March 27, 2025: Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) Meeting, 1:00pm

April 1, 2025: DOAH - Special Magistrate, 9:00am

April 2, 2025: Special Magistrate Hearings, 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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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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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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Island Wide Streetlight Project is making Progress!

As you drive throughout the Island, you may begin seeing streetlights put in place! These lights are not yet operational; however, they are being placed for when FDOT is finished with underground work and lights can be turned on!

For more information on the project, visit our website!

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FDEM Elevate Florida - March Outreach at FGCU

Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.

  • March 24-25 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ET Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd., South (Water School Bldg.)
  • March 26 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ET Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd., South (Hospitality Bldg.)

Who Should Attend? Legal property owners of a residential property in the State of Florida including:

  • Single-family homes
  • Multi-family homes
  • Apartment buildings
  • Manufactured and mobile homes
  • Condominiums

For more information about Elevate Florida visit the portal at fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate or the State’s website at FloridaDisaster.org/ElevateFlorida.

For questions, technical support, or application assistance, call the contact center Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET at 877-353-8835 (877-ELEV8FL). To access TTY services, dial 711. You can also email info@elevatefl.org or click “Contact Us” on the portal.

FEMA

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Community Conversations: Weeds and Seeds –

A History of Dining in Southern Florida

What was on the menu in Southwest Florida 2,000 years ago?

Before cattle and citrus, the people of this region thrived on a diet shaped by the native environment. Discover how archaeology reveals this fascinating culinary world of the past!

Join us for Community Conversations: Weeds and Seeds – A History of Dining in Southern Florida with Natalie De La Torre Salas from the Florida Public Archaeology Network.

  • Wednesday, March 26
  • Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Lecture: 7:00 PM
  • Mound House | 451 Connecticut St, Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Members: Free | Public: $5

Light refreshments and museum admission included!

Come hungry for history! Register now at MOUNDHOUSE.ORG


Birding and Brunch

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Interested in learning more about our Canal Debris Removal Project?

Head over to our website or Facebook page for a NEW weekly update from Harbormaster, Curtis Ludwig!

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Bay Oaks Fun Days!

Join Bay Oaks for Fun Days this spring!

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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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! 

SIGN UP HERE for Bay Oaks STEM Club! SPOTS LIMITED.  

Begins March 25, 2025! Only a few days left to sign up!

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Truck Hauling Began!

March 18, 2025, trucks will began hauling sand along the 7800 block of Estero Blvd for the Beach Renourishment Project. 

Over the course of the next two weeks, sand will be hauled to complete the South Segment of the project. Please use caution when traveling in this area.

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Bayside Park

Bayside Park Concert Series

Enjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!


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

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

April 6, 2025: TBD

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

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