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Upcoming Meetings

*All meetings are being held in Bay Oaks Rec Center*


June 26, 2025: Joint Town Council and Local Planning Agency, 9:00am

June 26, 2025: Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB), 1:00pm 

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BAY OAKS PARTIALLY OPEN - 

BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025!


HOURS OF OPERATION

  • MONDAY - THURSDAY: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • FRIDAYS: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
  • SATURDAY/SUNDAY: CLOSED

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

  • TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS FROM 10:00AM - 12:30PM
  • RESIDENTS: FREE
  • NON-RESIDENT: $5

OPEN GYM BASKETBALL

  • FRIDAYS FROM 5:00PM - 7:00PM
  • RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT: FREE
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TEMPORARY TOWN HALL LOCATION CHANGE

Please be advised that Town Hall began operating from a temporary location on June 17, 2025, in order to comply with FEMA regulations and remove our trailers from their current location.  


New Temporary Address: 

  • Bay Oaks Recreation Center 
  • 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 

**This is the same address as the trailers, but in the Bay Oaks Building toward the back of the property** 

Hours of Operation: 

  • Monday – Friday 
  • 8:30am – 4:30pm

All services and operations will continue as usual during this period.  We appreciate your understanding - If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at (239) 765 – 0202. 

**This transition will not impact normal Bay Oaks operations**

Town Hall

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FMBe Prepared Early

Preparing for Hurricane Season, June 1 - November 30!

Hurricane season begins June 1st - use the checklist below to ensure you are prepared for this year's Hurricane Season! 

  • Pick up a Hurricane Re-entry Pass! 
    • If you already have the GREEN re-entry pass, you do not need a new one. 
    • One form of identification that confirms status as a resident or property owner is required to obtain a pass. 
    • Passes can be picked up at Town Hall, located at 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Sign up for CodeRed Alerts!
    • CodeRed is used for emergency and general alerts such as: Bridge Closures, Boil Water Notices, Natural Disasters, Inclement Weather, and Evacuation Notices.
    • The Town of Fort Myers Beach will be TESTING this alert system on May 1, 2025. Sign up prior to this date to ensure you receive our TEST: Register Here!
  • Visit the Town's Hurricane Preparedness Page for important phone numbers, resources, and things to know: Hurricane Preparedness | Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL - Official Website

Questions? Contact us at (239) 765 - 0202!

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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 updates!

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The Town of Fort Myers Beach has transitioned to a new Short-Term Rental Software!

May 8, 2025, the Town of Fort Myers Beach transitioned to our new Short-Term Rental Software, Rentalscape! This software will allow the Town to easily keep track of our current and new rentals on the Island. 

Per Ordinance 34-2394, it is required that all rentals on Fort Myers Beach are registered with the Town! If you are not yet registered, please do so on the RentalScape Customer Portal. 

For more information or questions, please contact Melissa Chaidez, Community Development Administrative Assistant, at (239) 765 – 0202 ext. 1661, STR@fmbgov.com, or visit our website at www.fmbgov.com/STR.

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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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Interested in learning more about our Canal Debris Removal Project?

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

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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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Sea Turtle Season began 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

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Bike Safety!

The Town of Fort Myers Beach now allows electric bikes on the sidewalk. Please do your part to keep yourself and others safe by following these rules:

  • Always ride with traffic, never against.
  • Maximum speed is 15mph when on a sidewalk.
  • Wear light and bright clothing, especially in the evening.
  • DO NOT use cell phones or ear buds. 
  • Always yield to pedestrians and walk your bicycle when using a designated crosswalk.
  • Lights must be on the front and rear of the bicycle at night.
  • REQUIRED: audible device - horn, bell, voice saying “ON YOUR LEFT”, etc.
  • ALWAYS yield to pedestrians.
Bike Safety

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Who's ready for the Town of Fort Myers Beach 4th of July Celebrations? 

Join the Town and Bay Oaks Park for a day of activities:

10:00am - Parade

5:00pm - Bayside Veterans Park Concert

9:00pm - Fireworks

A celebration you do not want to miss - mark your calendars now!

*Please note the Matanzas Pass Bridge and Estero Blvd will be closed at different times throughout the day. Please plan accordingly.*


For more information, please visit: www.fmbgov.com/SpecialEvents

4th of July

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Bayside Park

Bayside Park Concert Series

Enjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!


June 22, 2025: Limited Edition, 4:00pm
June 29, 2025: Soapy Tuna, 4:00pm 

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