FMBeach Newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest FMB news by signing up for our newsletter: Notify Me • Fort Myers Beach • CivicEngage

_____________

Upcoming Meetings


April 14, 2025: Audit Committee Meeting, 9:00am

April 16, 2025: Anchorage Advisory Committee Planning Session, 9:00am

April 16, 2025: Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board, 12:00pm

Apil 18, 2025: Special Town Council Meeting, 1:00pm

April 21, 2025: Town Council Meeting, 9:00am

_____________

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!

Renourishment
Renourishment
Renourishment

_____________

tm

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. 

_____________

Sunshine Law

CALLING ALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS - Join us for a Florida Sunshine Law Training!


Date: April 22,2025

Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Where: Council Chambers, 2731 Oak Street


Questions? Contact us at (239) 765 - 0202

_____________

MH

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!

_____________

Island Wide Streetlight Project FPL Update!

We understand there have been concerns regarding the recent removal of foundations along Estero Boulevard. We want to assure you that this work is necessary to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. 


During routine inspections, the project engineer identified structural inconsistencies in the first 30 foundations installed. These foundations did not meet the required specifications and did not pass inspection. To ensure long-term safety and compliance, we made the decision to remove and replace them.


The new foundations will adhere to all structural requirements and standards set forth by the Lee County Department of Transportation. This will provide improved durability and safety for the community. 


We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to deliver a safe, high-quality project for Fort Myers Beach.


For more information on the project, visit our website!

lights

_____________

Mound House Archaeology Lab Day!

On April 12th, from 10AM to 2PM, join us for a special hands-on, behind the scenes, workshop in our brand-new Artifact Preservation Center with the Florida Public Archaeology Network- Southwest!

Discover what happens to artifacts after they are taken out of the ground and help the Mound House preserve real artifacts from an archaeological excavation.

The program is free, but space is extremely limited. There's only a few spots left, so register today at https://moundhouse.org/.../mound-house-archaeology-lab-day/

Birding and Brunch

_____________

Interested in learning more about our Canal Debris Removal Project?

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

debris
debris 2
debris 3

_____________

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

Easter

_____________

Cruiser Appreciation Day

Join the Anchorage Advisory Committee and Town of Fort Myers Beach Marine Operations Team for a day of celebrating the success of the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field and the boaters who make it possible!

When: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Where: Bayside Park


Enjoy a free meal for those registered, educational marine-related non-profits, raffles, and live music following the event during the Bayside Park Concert Series!


Non-profits in attendance will include:

• Marine & Environmental Resource Task Force 

• Coast Guard Auxiliary

• Captains for Clean Water

• FMB Chamber of Commerce

• Estero Island Garden Club

• Friends of Mound House

• Friends of Mantanzas Bay Preserve 

• Keep Lee County Beautiful

• The FMB woman’s Club

• Friends of Lovers Key

• Ostego Bay Foundation

• Turtle Time Inc.

• Fort Myers Beach Fire District

_____________

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!

PB

_____________

Fire

FMB Fire is seeking your input!

The Independent Special Fire Control Districts of Fort Myers Beach and Iona-McGregor are conducting a study to determine if merging the two districts could be operationally and financially beneficial for the taxpayers in both areas.

The J Angle Group LLC has been hired as the consultant to conduct this study. A crucial part of this process involves gathering feedback from both internal and external (community) stakeholders. The survey that can be found at the link provided is specifically designed to collect feedback from the community’s stakeholders. JAG Associates will summarize and compile the results and include them in the study. Please note that this survey does not collect respondents' names (unless expressly provided), and the results will only be accessible to the JAG team.

The survey should take a few minutes to complete. Since you can't save your progress, please ensure you have enough time to complete it in one sitting. We ask that all responses are received no later than noon on April 16, 2025

_____________

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: APPOINTMENT TO THE FORT MYERS BEACH CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION

Join the Charter Review Commission & Help Shape the Future of Our Community! 

If you are passionate about civic engagement, have an interest in local government, and want to contribute to the future of the governance of our community, we encourage you to apply! 

For more information or to apply, please visit our website!

VTS

_____________

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

_____________

CP

Another opportunity to give your input on the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code is here!

When: Sunday, April 6, 2025 

Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm 

Location: Bayside Park 

Can't make it? Not a problem! Take our online survey: https://www.menti.com/alcrzncpucs2

_____________

TM

Town Manager Candidates Meet and Greet

Meet our Town Manager Candidates! Join us, April 18, 2025, at 9:00am in the Town Council Chambers.

Refreshments will be provided.

_____________

informed

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.

_____________

Sea Turtle Season begins on May 1st!

Get your amber bulbs and black out curtains ready for Sea Turtle Nesting Season. Not all yellow and red bulbs are made equal - be sure to look for manufacturer specs that call out 560 nanometers (nm) or greater on the box.  Black out curtains are best for windows to shield interior lighting, and if you’re under construction, please remind your contractor to turn off the lights at night and put up temporary curtains to block interior lights.

FWC Wildlife Lighting Guidance: https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/criteria/certified/


Sea Turtle Conservation Resources: https://conserveturtles.org/program-activity/finding-wildlife-lighting/


Town Sea Turtle Codes & Info: www.fmbgov.com/seaturtle


If you have questions, or want your property evaluated, please contact Chadd Chustz, Environmental Projects Manager, to schedule an appointment.  Email: chadd@fmbgov.com

turtles

_____________

Bayside Park

Bayside Park Concert Series

Enjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!


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

April 20, 2025: TBD

April 27, 2025: Riverside, 4:00pm

_____________

Stay up to date with the latest FMB news by signing up for our newsletter: Notify Me • Fort Myers Beach • CivicEngage

Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share via Email

Town of Fort Myers Beach
2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 / 239-765-0202 / www.fmbgov.com

Powered by
CivicSend - A product of CivicPlus