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October 20, 2021 / Issue #2021-42
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Fright Night is THIS FRIDAY
Fright Night, a beloved tradition in the Town of Fort Myers Beach for young and old alike, returns to Bay Oaks Recreational Campus on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.
This year’s event will be held outside from 6 to 9 p.m.
The fun will include a costume contest, corn maze, haunted trail, games and prizes, huge slide, bungee-trampoline, and food trucks.
Cost is $4 a person or $10 for a family of four. Payment in the form of cash only will be accepted at the entrance.
For more information, call 239-765-4222
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Sea turtle nesting season lasts through October 31
Thanks for everything you are doing to keep the turtles and their hatchlings safe. Read more
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Fort Myers Beach Distance: 7 miles Nests: 87 NNE*: 130 Nests Hatched: 87
*NNE stands for “Non Nesting Emergence” which means that the turtle crawled ashore, but did not nest
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Plans for a Leadership Conference in 2022 are underwayThe Town needs your input about plans for its next leadership conference to educate interested community members about Town government and services. When these conferences have been held in the past (the last one was in 2019) they received rave reviews. Participants get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Town serves residents, visitors, and businesses, and how Town government works. Past participants had this to say: - "I liked the special tours at all of the stops on the field trips. I had been to all of the places except the historical cottage and yet I learned so much at each stop."
- "The variety and breadth of experiences provides a superb overview of what FMB has to offer."
- "The emphasis on how to access different services, individuals and locations was extremely helpful."
- "EVERYONE on FMB should take this conference!"
- "It really instilled a feeling of pride for our community and a desire to be a good steward of our island."
Tentative plans are for the 2022 conference to have four to six sessions. Participants will be introduced to Town Councilors and staff, departments and committees, facilities, services, and functions.
Field trips to locations that the Town operates - Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, Mound House, Newton Beach Park, Mooring Field, Bayside Park - as well as sessions about emergency services and environmental services are planned.
Thanks for taking the survey! Watch for more details about the conference (and how to sign up!) in the months ahead.
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The Town's online permitting service is called iWorQ and can be used to:- Search and view permits
- View status
- Download/ print approved documents
- Pay fees
- Schedule inspections
PERMIT SEARCH If you are searching for record information or paying fees, you are not required to create an account.
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Marine Resources Task Force Pop Up Booth
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FREE drive-through Household Chemical Waste Collection Day
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 8 a.m. to NoonBay Oaks, 2731 Oak Street Representatives from Lee County Waste Management will be conducting the event
Mark your calendar for these future dates:
- February 16, 2022
- May 18, 2022
- August 17, 2022
Acceptable items
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Permits for community events approved by Town Council
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on December 10 - 11, 2021
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UPDATE: Construction on the new traffic signal at Old San Carlos and Estero Last week, "uprights" were put in place, and we are anticipating the mast arm installation next. The construction phase of this project began in August and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
The Local Agency Program (LAP) through FDOT is the principle funding source for this project. This is the Town’s first LAP project since certification was obtained in 2020.
Read more about this and other Projects Around Town
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New contact information
The Matanzas Harbor Mooring Field 450 Old San Carlos, Suite 109, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931(239) 224-4118
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The office is near the Mooring Field dinghy dock and the previous office at Matanzas Inn. It opened for business on October 1 and is now being managed by Town staff in the Public Works Department after several years of contracted management.
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Town wheelchairs adapted to the beach environment are available for loanThe chairs are loaned for FREE though a returnable deposit (credit card) is necessary, and an agreement will need to be completed. The hours that wheelchairs are available are 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.View and download the agreementTo reserve, please call the Beach and Street Enforcement (BASE) Team at 239-463-5888 at least an hour in advance.The following beach accesses have a mobi mat or wooden bridge:
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Parking Beach Access # 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27
No-Parking Beach Access # 18, 33, 34
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Town Hall parking on evenings and weekends
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Town Hall at 2525 Estero Boulevard has 35 new spaces for paid parking in the evenings and on the weekends. From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., this parking is still free for those who are conducting Town business. This parking is also valid for resident pass holders.
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Did you know? Lee County has a list of places to call if you need assistance with a nuisance, injured, or dead animal
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The Public Works and Beach and Street Enforcement crews caught this small alligator that was hanging around a condo complex recently and contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife officials to retrieve it.
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Fort Myers Beach is dog-friendlyPlease follow a few simple rules while enjoying the Beach with your pet
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Birds are migrating to FMB for the winter Please help them rest and feed by not chasing or otherwise disturbing them. Migrant shorebirds are protected by state and federal law.
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Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetingsAll meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero BoulevardLive and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the Town's YouTube channel and live meetings can be watched on Comcast Channel 98 View the meeting calendar on the Town's website for theUpcoming meetings
Thursday, October 28 / 3:00 p.m.Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB)Monday, November 1 / 9:00 a.m.Town Council Meeting*Meetings are subject to change; please refer to the agendas posted on the Town's Website.
Town Hall is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department.
NOTE: All employees in Town Hall might not yet be fully vaccinated against COVID.
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Status on bids and proposals
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has partnered with DemandStar which is open and accessible to all businesses and gives instant access to RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs
Read more about bids and proposals
Currently, there are no open bid opportunities.
Under Review: ITB-21-18-PW Bayside Park Improvements RFP-21-19-TC Fireworks Display At the October 18 meeting, Town Council accepted the selection committee's ranking and authorized the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Zambelli Fireworks not to exceed $22,000 for a 20 minute firework display.
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