FMBeach News March 3 2021

December 1, 2021 / Issue #2021-48


vote for boat parade

 The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual 

Fort Myers Beach Boat Parade 

THIS Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021,
starting at 6 p.m.

from Salty Sam's Marina

2500 Main Street, San Carlos Island

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Shop for unique holiday gifts this weekend at the Mistletoe Market at Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak Street

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 


mistletoe

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When the poinsettia tree goes up in
Times Square, the holidays are near

poinsettia tree

Did you know that the Public Works Department uses 400 plants to build this tree?


FMB Community Pool is open with seasonal hours

Pool open


Lap pool water is maintained at a comfortable 82°!


Visit Fort Myers Beach Community Pool for more information.

The Pool has adjusted hours for this cooler time of the year.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
2600 Oak Street
 

Water aerobics are in session! 
Classes are 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Aqua Strength is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 
Fee: $4 per class paid to Pool Front Desk


LeeTran's seasonal service has resumed 

trolley


The beach tram offers fare-free tram service running from Bowditch Point Park to Matanzas Pass Preserve

lee tram

Beach service includes three trams estimated to run every 15 minutes, depending on traffic, seven days a week starting at 8 a.m. from Bowditch Point Park. The last pickup is at 11:30 p.m. at Matanzas Pass Preserve.

The open-air, multi-car trams provide an easy, fun way to travel along the beach from hotels to restaurants to shopping and other attractions. 


Schedules for routes
  
Follow service-related updates or learn more


Parking doesn't have to be a challenge in FMB


Here are some tips to help
Text PARKING to 239-FMBeach (239-362-3224)

When visiting the Downtown District - Times Square, Pier, Bayside Park - or the Beach, keep in mind that the Town has several hundred public spaces in those areas and nearby. There are also spaces operated by Lee County and paid commercial parking lots in the area. 


Other tips

  • Consider enjoying the beach from a public access point that you have not been to before. Spread along Estero Boulevard are 26 public beach accesses - many with paid parking - for five or so miles from the Matanzas Pass Bridge on the north end of Town toward the Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end of Town. Look for the beach access signs hanging from poles at each entrance. 
  • Text PARKING to 239-FMBeach (239-362-3224) for more information about parking and to find out the percentage of spaces that are currently available. 
  • The Town's Beach and Street Enforcement (BASE) Team is monitoring the Town's spaces at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. daily and posting the percentage of spaces that are available here.
  • Parking in the right of way or on private property (unless it is a designated parking area) is not permitted.  
  • Visit the parking section on the Town's website.
  • Pay for parking in Town spaces by downloading the Passport parking app.
  • Park at the Lee County park and ride lot on Pine Ridge Road and ride the Trolley.
  • Town Hall at 2525 Estero Boulevard now has paid parking spaces after business hours and on the weekends with a couple of beach accesses within easy walking distance.
  • Before you head out, check the Town's traffic cams located at Town Hall and near Newton Beach Park to see how things are moving. 
  • Newton Beach Park at 2650 Estero Boulevard (mid Island) is a great place to spend a day at the Beach! The park has a spectacular beach with nearby restrooms and showers, Tiki Huts, picnic tables, and an accessible ramp.

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic is picking up on FMB

Tips for driving safely in FMB
Tips for riding bikes safely in FMB

Safety tips PSC

This week at Mound House


December 2 through December 11, 2021

Mound House Outdoor Nature & Education December 2021 Events 


MH Calendar of Events

Environmental education booth schedule for December


Representatives from the Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) are hosting a pop-up educational booth 

December pop

New office hours for Matanzas Pass Mooring Field


450 Old San Carlos, Suite 109
(239) 224-4118


Open Daily
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Reserve a mooring spot


Mooring Field registration sign

FMB Fire


The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control and Rescue District is asking for input about its strategic plan

Take the survey 
by midnight on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021


The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control and Rescue District is currently undergoing the development of a three to five year strategic planning process. The public is invited to provide input to develop this plan that will be implemented over the next several years. 

Questions? 

Contact Dr. Margaret Banyan, Strategic Plan Facilitator
mbanyan@comcast.net 

239-707-0674 


Frequently Asked Question

Open fires are PROHIBITED
on the beach and in the
Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area 

 on the south end of the beach 


Permits may be applied for through Town Hall (2525 Estero Boulevard) for small cooking fires (12” x 12”) on the beach, excluding Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area, from November 1 through April 30 of each year. The permit requires a $30 deposit for cleanup.


Fires are not permitted on the beach
during sea turtle nesting season
from May 1 through October 31


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.
wintering shorebirds sign

Town Hall Tuesdays for brief questions about permits and codes are 9 .am. to Noon

When is a permit required?
Visit the Town’s Website  to see the list of projects that require a permit and projects that do not. 

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.


Blue light

How do I report a street light that is out?

  • For regular street lights in residential areas, fill out this form with Florida Power & Light.
  • For the blue street lights in the Times Square/Old San Carlos business area, submit a Request for Action through the Town’s website. 

Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetings


All meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard

Live 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 the


Upcoming meetings


Monday, December 6 / 9:00 a.m.
Town Council Meeting 

Wednesday, December 8 / 9:00 a.m.
Town Council Management & Planning Session

Wednesday, December 8 / 3:00 p.m.
Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) 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.

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


There are no open bid opportunities, and no solicitations under review at this time for the Town of Fort Myers Beach


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