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Upcoming Meetings
September 8, 2025: Audit Committee, BAY OAKS, 9:00amSeptember 9, 2025: Local Planning Agency, DIAMONDHEAD, 9:00amSeptember 11, 2025: Town Council Meeting, TOWN HALL, 9:00amSeptember 11, 2025: 1st Budget Hearing, TOWN HALL, 5:01pmSeptember 12, 2025: Special Magistrate Hearing, TOWN HALL, 9:00am
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Town Hall Grand OpeningWe’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Town Hall! Come celebrate with us and enjoy: - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Guest Speakers
- Ronald L. Book
- Honorable Adam Botana
- Refreshments
- Guided Tours
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home! Thank you for your support — we hope to see you there. - Date: September 10, 2025
- Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 6231 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
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Nomination Deadline Approaching - Mulholland Stewardship AwardDo you know of any individual, business, or organization which promotes awareness, education, and preservation of our community’s natural resources? Nominate them for the Mayor John Mulholland Stewardship Award! To fill out a nomination, please go to: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/68/Mayor-Council Applications can be mailed or dropped off to Town Hall, located at 2731 Oak Street! |
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ENJOY BAY OAKS!HOURS OF OPERATION- MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
- SATURDAY/SUNDAY: CLOSED
INDOOR PICKLEBALL- DAILY FROM 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- RESIDENTS: $5
- NON-RESIDENT: $10
OPEN GYM BASKETBALL- DAILY FROM 6:00PM - 7:00PM
- RESIDENT: $4 child, $7 adult
- NON-RESIDENT: $7 child, $10 adult
Bay Oaks also has FREE outdoor pickleball and tennis courts open daily, from dawn to dusk. |
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Advisory Committee Vacancies - VOLUNTEER TO SERVE!As a reminder, members of the Town’s advisory committees are appointed by the Town Council to serve two-year terms. The current terms for several committee members are set to expire on September 30, 2025, which will result in vacancies on the following committees: - Anchorage Advisory Committee
- Audit Committee
- Bay Oaks Recreational Center Advisory Board
- Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board
- Marine & Environmental Resources Task Force
- Public Safety Committee
- Local Planning Agency
In anticipation of these vacancies, the Town is now accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving their community through participation on one of our advisory committees. A description of each committee’s roles and responsibilities, along with membership requirements may be found on the Town’s website. We encourage residents who are passionate about civic engagement and public service to apply. Applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk no later than Friday, September 12, 2025, to be considered for appointment by the Town Council at its meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025. For more information and to access the application form, please visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/64/Advisory-Boards-and-Committees Thank you for your interest in serving the Town. |
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TEMPORARY TOWN HALL LOCATION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2025On June 17, 2025, Town Hall moved to our temporary location in order to comply with FEMA regulations.
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** |
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NEW Presentation Policy!In an effort to have a standardized procedure for receiving and utilizing presentations during public meetings within the Town Council Chambers, the Town has created a new Presentation Policy! Key Details: - Inform the relevant department that you have a presentation and specify for which meeting
- Email the presentation to presentations@fmbgov.comat least 24 hours prior to the presentation, which will allow the presentation to be loaded into the display systems.
- Presentations received after the 24-hour window will not be accepted or displayed digitally – please be prepared with paper copies for those at the meeting (typically 10 copies for Town Council Meetings)
- FOR MONDAY MEETINGS – presentations are due by Friday at 3:00pm.
- Flash drives will not be accepted.
Read the full policy here!
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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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Town of Fort Myers Beach Announces Completion of Offshore Dredging!
The Town of Fort Myers Beach proudly announces the successful completion of the offshore dredging portion of the Estero Island Shore Protection Project, commonly known as the Beach Renourishment Project. This comprehensive initiative addressed nearly 7 miles of critically eroding shoreline along Estero Island. It involved dredging approximately 1 million cubic yards of sand from offshore sources to rebuild an engineered beach, which will be followed by the installation of dune vegetation to enhance storm resilience and ecosystem health. The newly fortified shoreline enhances safety for coastal properties, expands recreational beach space, and contributes to long-term sand retention and erosion protection. Dune plantings, which will begin in the coming weeks as part of the funded project, will further strengthen natural defenses against storms and provide critical habitat for native species. “Completing the Beach Renourishment Project marks a major milestone in our recovery and resilience as a community,” stated Town Manager Will McKannay, “This project not only restores our shoreline for residents and visitors to enjoy, but it also strengthens our natural defenses against storms and coastal erosion. I want to thank our partners at the state, county, and federal levels, as well as our residents, for their patience and support throughout this process. Together, we’re building a stronger, safer, and more beautiful Fort Myers Beach” With the beach now restored, and robust dune systems soon to be in place, the Town will be well-positioned for future coastal resilience! Stay up to date with the latest Beach Renourishment Project updates on our website, www.fmbgov.com/beach.
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A message from FDOTOn Sunday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5, the right southbound lane across Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews install conduit for permanent bridge lighting. One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open throughout the duration of the work.
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Join the Fun at Pickleball Round Robin!Looking for a fun way to meet new players, improve your game, and enjoy some friendly competition? Sign up for Pickleball Round Robin!- Location: Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak Street
- Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 9 - 25, 2025
- Time: 10:00am - 11:15am
- Fee: $120 for 6 sessions
Players will rotate partners and opponents each round, so everyone gets a chance to mix it up. Enjoy organized weekly play, for 3.0-3.5 levels! Tips and suggestions will be provided while playing. A minimum of 8 participants required. To register, contact instructor Pam Berzin at PamBPickleball@gmail.com or (847) 858 - 9006! |
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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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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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MY SAFE FL HOMEThe Florida Legislature has allocated $280 million for the 2025–2026 fiscal year to fund new Wind-mitigation Inspections and Grants under the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program!
MSFH is now accepting applications! To see if you qualify and apply, please visit: https://mysafeflhome.com/
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BAY OAKS CLUB REC IS BACK!Bay Oaks Afterschool Care is the place to be for students K-5th onFort Myers Beach!- When: Monday - Friday from August 11, 2025 - December 19, 2025
- Times: End of school - 6:00pm
- Pricing: $125/Resident per child; $175/Non-Resident per child
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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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Projects Around Town!Interested in learning about the progress of various projects on the Island? Visit the Town's Projects around Town page for the latest details!
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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: |
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Bayside Park Concert SeriesEnjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!
September 7, 2025: Wayward Souls, 4:00pmSeptember 14, 2025: The Echo, 4:00pmSeptember 21, 2025: Soapy Tuna, 4:00pmSeptember 28, 2025: Riverside, 4:00pm
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