Serve on the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

Town Council is accepting applications until the end of the year for the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC.) 

As a committee of the Local Planning Agency (LPA) Board, the HPAC recommends historic property and landmark designations as well as programs to stimulate public interest in historic preservation to Town Council. 

Find the application here.

HPAC may also advise property owners and local agencies concerning the proper protection, maintenance, enhancement, and preservation of cultural resources when requested to by the LPA or directed to by Town Council.

FREE! Town, Lee County to host household chemical waste collection events in 2021
 

To help residents safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste (HCW) such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals, the Town is planning three Household Waste Collection events in 2021 at Bay Oaks. 

Hosted in partnership with Lee County Solid Waste, this no charge collection event will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street. Drop off is an easy, drive-through process available to all residents.

The Town’s inaugural collection in October 2019 gathered 3,669 pounds of chemicals from 53 residents. The quarterly HCW collection is part of the town’s interlocal agreement with Lee County. This agreement is to provide residents with convenient and responsible disposal of chemicals that might otherwise be harmful to people and the environment.

Businesses that need chemical waste disposal can call 239-533-8000 to schedule an appointment for the monthly business collection held at Lee County’s permanent HCW drop-off location. This location is just off Metro Parkway in south Fort Myers at 6441 Topaz Court.

Hazardous Household Waste Collection Days

In partnership with Lee County's Solid Waste Department, the Town has tentatively planned some dates for hazardous household waste collection in 2021. Watch the Town's website and social media sites for details. These events will happen at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus at 2731 Oak Street:

Friday, February 5, 2021 / 8 a.m. – Noon

Friday, April 30, 2021 / 8 a.m. – Noon

Friday, August 6, 2021 / 8 a.m. – Noon

Wondering what is considered hazardous household waste? Read here.

What's in the water?
Volunteers are needed to help find out!

Sign up to participate in water quality testing in the Gulf and in the bay on November 21 at this link.

Mound House Museum store offering discounts on Saturdays starting November 28

Shop at the Mound House Museum’s store for holiday gifts this season and SAVE! The museum store has unique items for the entire family and specializes in local products that promote conservation and creative learning.

On Saturdays starting November 28 through December 19, the store will be holding special discount sales. Shoppers will receive 15 percent off their entire purchase (excluding membership fees.) Mound House members will save 20 percent on their entire purchase.

The museum store is open during regular museum hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While these special discount days will be on Saturdays only, the museum and store are also open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The museum is located at 451 Connecticut Street, Fort Myers Beach, 33931. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, masks are required as well as social distancing.

Mound House is on the national register of historic places and has been designated a 2020 Traveler’s Choice destination by Trip Advisor. It is a true historical and natural gem in the Town of Fort Myers Beach with a gorgeous setting on Estero Bay.  

Mound House and its grounds sit atop a 2,000-year-old Calusa Indian Shell Mound. Garden and kayak tours are offered, as well as beachwalks at nearby Newton Beach Park. The grounds are free to explore from sunrise until sunset.

For more information about Mound House and the tours,
visit www.moundhouse.org or call 239-765-0865.

Apply to be a member of the newly-created Nuisance Abatement Board

Interested in serving on Town Council's newly-created Nuisance Abatement Board? Town Council members are seeking applicants who are residents of Fort Myers Beach to fill the seven positions on the board.

To apply, fill out the Advisory Committee Application and return it to Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, 33931. The Town Clerk's office can be contacted at 239-765-0202 to answer questions.

Town Council created this board by approval of Ordinance 20-13 at its meeting on September 21. The board's purpose is to promote, protect, and improve the health, safety and welfare of residents by providing an equitable and effective method to reduce the use of property within the Town for the unlawful sale or delivery of:

• controlled substances
• prostitution
• youth and street gang activity
• gambling
• illegal sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages
• lewd or lascivious behavior

New Year's Eve fireworks will not be held this year

Because the town’s fireworks vendor could not provide a barge to shoot off the fireworks for the maximum price established by Town Council, the Town’s annual fireworks on New Year’s Eve have been cancelled for this year.

Unfortunately, this event is not conducive to maintaining the social distancing necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

We are hopeful that the fireworks will be able to be held in 2021!

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

View the meeting calendar on the Town's website

Upcoming meetings