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Newton Beach Park is spruced up!

This is one of the best spots on FMB for families to enjoy a day at the beach

Beach access sign at Newton Beach Park orange with pelican

Newton Beach Park, at 4650 Estero Boulevard, is one of the best, most comfortable spots for families to spend a fun-filled day on Fort Myers Beach.

The grounds and public restrooms are open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week. Plentiful paid parking is $3 per hour with no time constraints and is payable by smart phone through the Passport app or website. The grounds also have picnic tables covered by Tiki Huts.

The park has recently undergone some refurbishments to the landscaping, Tiki Huts and Seven Seas Cottage. Beach renourishment is planned in the near future. The cottage will eventually be available for the public to rent for events and parties.

Newton Beach Park view of Tiki Huts and picnic tables and the Gulf beach

Looking toward the Gulf beach from the parking lot

Seven Seas Cottage at Newton Beach Park was just repainted blue

The cottage was just recently repainted

View of the Gulf from the park

Seven Seas Cottage has historical significance in the Town of FMB

ATTENTION LANDSCAPERS

Please pay attention to these fertilizing restrictions

Fertilizing restrictions for landscapers

It's season: walk, bike and drive SAFELY

It’s season, which means that bikes, scooters, skateboards, strollers, people, golf carts, cars, trams, trolleys, etc., are sharing our very busy roads.

* * * PEDESTRIANS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY AT ALL TIMES * * *

DRIVERS: Please STOP at crosswalks for pedestrians.

On sidewalks, pedestrians should stay on the right, and pedal-powered bicyclists on the left, riding with traffic.

REMEMBER: Vehicles - specifically, powered golf carts and electric bikes - are not permitted on the beach or sidewalks.

Registration is open for Little League that is beginning at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus

Click here for information or contact the League president by email
FORTMYERSBEACHLL@gmail.com

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is cancelled

Due to the limits on gatherings of people to prevent the spread of COVID

Register with the state's COVID vaccine reservation system

Individuals can pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area by visiting:

www.myvaccine.fl.gov

The current priority groups for vaccinations are frontline healthcare workers and Florida residents who are ages 65 and older. Proof of Florida residency is required to receive the vaccination.

Use this survey link

or the QR Code

The Town’s comprehensive plan was adopted in 1999. The most recent amendments were made in 2009. The Town is in the process of reviewing the plan, which establishes formal policies for Town governance and lays the foundation for land development code to guide development and redevelopment.

Read the current comp plan

seal on products that are certified wildlife friendly

Property owners may be eligible to have sea turtle lighting retrofit costs paid for by a grant

Beachfront property owners might be able to get the costs of lighting fixtures and bulbs that comply with sea turtle regulations paid for by The Sea Turtle Conservancy’s Beachfront Lighting Retrofit Program.

The Sea Turtle Conservancy is a non-profit research, conservation, and education organization in Florida. The Conservancy has received grant funding designated for the lighting retrofit program through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Gulf Environment Benefit Fund.

To learn more about the lighting grants and the program, call The Conservancy at (352) 373-6441 or visit www.conserveturtles.org

Text Hi to 239-FMBeach for information about the Town

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, March 1 / 9 a.m.

Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 2 - CANCELLED

Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting

Thursday, March 4 / 9 a.m.

Town Council Management & Planning Session

Monday, March 8 / 9 a.m.

Audit Committee

Status on bids and proposals
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