News Flash

Heard a rumor? Read our list of FACT or FICTION

Rumors have been flying around lately about a bunch of different topics, causing unnecessary angst for residents, business owners, property owners – everyone! So we are addressing them here to set the record straight.

1. FACT: The violation fee f...

Key Questions with Key Staffers - Austin Gilchrist with Vice Mayor Atterholt

Key Questions with Key Staffers

Hosted by Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt

The 14th video in our informational series 

Jim speaks with Austin Gilchrist, Town of FMB Harbormaster about Mooring Field  and island waters

Town Hall Bulletin for the week of March 20, 2023, is published!

NEXT WEEK - MARCH 29 - DEADLINE for the IAN DEBRIS CLEANUP SIGN UP

Florida Division of Emergency Management 

Private and commercial property demolition and debris removal deadline is NEXT WEEK, March 29

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is still accepting applications through its website www.i...

Property owners might be eligible for FEMA mitigation grants

Financial assistance through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) might be available for interested property owners in the Town of Fort Myers Beach. This program helps property owners rebuild homes or businesses stronger than they were before Hur...

Sand for emergency berm project arriving March 20

On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Town will begin preparing for the emergency berm project by stockpiling sand on the property of the Wyndham Garden Inn at 6890 Estero Boulevard.

The sand will be trucked onto the island from the Stewart Mine in Immokalee and ...

Key Questions with Key Staffers - Chauncey Goss with Vice Mayor Atterholt

Key Questions with Key Staffers

Hosted by Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt

The 13th video in our informational series 

 Jim speaks with Chauncey Goss, Board Chairman for the South Florida Water Management District as well as the founder and managin...

Town Hall Bulletin for the week of March 13, 2023, is published!

Message from Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District

Make sure you are using a licensed Florida contractor to rebuild

Heard a rumor? Read our list of FACT or FICTION

Rumors have been flying around lately about a bunch of different topics, causing unnecessary angst for residents, business owners, property owners – everyone! So we are addressing them here to set the record straight.

FICTION: My neighbor was issued a stop...

Thanks for these nice words!

Letters mailed to property owners with "substantial damage"

Watch this video about the rapid assessments conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers on all structures in FMB after Hurricane Ian hit.

In October 2022, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers evaluated all structures on Fort Myers Beach to determine wh...

IMPORTANT Steps to Register RV on Your Property

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

Step 1:   A “Temporary Use Permit” must be issued prior to placement of these vehicles.  For more information and to apply for Temporary Use Permit, visit the Temporary Use Permit page by clic...

BURN BAN IN PLACE FOR ALL OF LEE COUNTY

Matanzas Pass Mooring Field reopened for WET STORAGE ONLY

The Town reopened Matanzas Pass Mooring Field starting with wet storage using the 19 new mooring systems that are west of Matanzas Pass Bridge. 

Construction of these additional moorings was completed after Hurricane Ian because the closure of the...

Side streets stormwater system cleaning in process

To date, 480 linear feet has been cleaned with over 280,000 gallons of water removed and 40 yards of debris. (Lee County is responsible for Estero Boulevard.)

SIGN UP FOR SHRC, NEW PROGRAM THROUGH FDEP FOR HELP WITH REPAIRS

To learn more and apply, visit ianrecovery.fl.gov/unite or call the Unite Florida support line at 1-800-892-0948.

Read on...

Mound House grounds and store featured in this week's "Key Questions"

NEW! 

Key Questions with Key Staffers

The 12th video in our informational series 

 This week, Jim speaks with Alison Giesen, Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation along with Adam Knight, Educat...

We are "The Pride of Florida!"

Work group helping to improve Town’s permitting process

The permitting process has been a topic of much discussion lately as many property owners continue rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. 

At the suggestion of some community members and with the support of Interim Town Manager Keith Wilkins and Town Cou...

Everything to know about the emergency berm & beach renourishment projects

NEW VIDEO!

NINTH video in our informational series hosted by Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt is AVAILABLE!

 "Key Questions with Key Staffers" 

This week, Jim speaks with Chadd Chustz, the Town's Environmental Projects M...

PROPERTY OWNERS: You may qualify for reimbursement of beach erosion & sand replacement project costs

Property owners in the Town of Fort Myers Beach who need to remedy coastal beach erosion and replace sand might be eligible for reimbursement of costs through a program by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

FDEP opened an applicatio...

Pool owners: please install safety barriers

The Residential Swim...

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK

1) Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 20, followed by a joint meeting with the Town's Local Planning Agency (LPA) at 1 p.m. Watch Town Council and LPA meetings live and recorded on the Town's YouTube channel. ...

ATTENTION beachfront property owners: sign easement for sand replacement

Town requests easements to be signed by beachfront property owners for sand replacement

Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island is a seven-mile stretch of white sand on the Gulf of Mexico that took a direct hit during Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022, along w...

You may be eligible for a property tax refund

STAY CONNECTED! These are the ways

The Town’s main phone line - 239-765-0202 - is back in service though transferring calls to extensions is not possible at this time. If there is no answer, you can leave a message by pressing “O” when prompted. The extensions...

ATTENTION: UTILITIES INFO

The Utilities Department is daily receiving a high volume of calls and emails with questions and our team is working diligently to help everyone as quickly as possible. 

To help us serve you and all customers more effectively, we are requesting th...

PERMITTING updates

The Building Services Division is currently receiving a high volume of permit applications and questions and our team is working diligently to help everyone as quickly as possible.  To help us serve you and all customers more effectively, we are ...