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Upcoming Meetings**All meetings are now held at Town Hall, 6231 Estero Blvd**
September 22, 2025: Anchorage Advisory Committee, 9:00amSeptember 24, 2025: Town Council Meeting, 9:00amSeptember 24, 2025: Final Budget Hearing, 5:01pmSeptember 25, 2025: Culture & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Commitee, 1:00pm
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Town Hall Hours of OperationMonday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pmSaturday/ Sunday: CLOSED
Address: 6231 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 |
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**PSA from Lee County Department of Health**Tests completed on September 17, 2025, indicate that the water quality at Bowditch Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health. DOH-Lee advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
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Bay Oaks Grand Re-OpeningWe’re thrilled to invite you to the Bay Oaks Recreation Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration!Partially opening in August of 2025, following the effects from Hurricane Helene and Milton, Bay Oaks is now fully open and ready to celebrate with all of you! This special day will be all about bringing the community together and showcasing everything we have to offer. Guests will enjoy: - Guided tours of our new weight room
- Opportunities to learn about upcoming programs
- A chance to meet our wonderful instructors and staff
- Stop by community information tables to connect with local resources and see how you can get involved
- Light refreshments
Where: Bay Oaks Recreation Center
When: October 15, 2025, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm We look forward to welcoming you and sharing all that’s ahead! |
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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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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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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 FDOTBeginning Monday, September 22, through Thursday, September 25, the right southbound lane across Matanzas Pass will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for bridge mount sign installation.
One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open throughout the duration of the work.
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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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REMINDER - Temporary Placement Permits are set to expire on September 23, 2025!Temporary Placement Permits (TPPs) issued after Hurricane Ian will expire September 23, 2025.
The Town Council has created a pathway for extensions in certain hardship situations. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
After the deadline, properties with expired permits and no application will receive a Notice of Violation, with potential hearings, fines, and additional penalties.
Download the Emergency Temporary Placement Permit Extension Application – Hurricane Ian at https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24577/ETPP-TPP-Updated-82635?bidId= or call the Permitting Department at (239) 765-0202 (press 1) for more info. |
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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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Dogs are welcome on FMB! Enjoy FMB with your canine friends, but please remember some important things to make the experience as enjoyable for everyone else as it is for you:- Dogs must be on a (6ft max) leash and under the owner’s control at all times.
- Owners must clean up after their animals and deposit animal waste in the trash receptacles located at each public beach access.
- Dogs are not permitted in the Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area, which includes all wetlands, beaches and land extending southward from the Holiday Inn to the boundary signs at Mulholland Point.
Sec. 6-31. - Leash requirement |
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Bayside Park Concert SeriesEnjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!
September 21, 2025: Soapy Tuna, 4:00pmSeptember 28, 2025: Riverside, 4:00pm
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