June 23, 2021 / Issue #2021-25

Town offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in recognition of the July 4th holiday

The fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day in the Town of Fort Myers Beach is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, at 9 p.m. The show is planned to last for 20 minutes. Some things to know:

Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to oncoming traffic. Opening is subject to the direction of the Lee County Sheriff and traffic detail.
Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end of Estero Island will remain open throughout.
Stay tuned to the Town’s Facebook and Twitter for information and updates.
To keep everyone and property safe as well as to protect the natural beach environment, PERSONAL FIREWORKS ARE NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE TOWN.
GLASS AND BOTTLES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE BEACH.

Is your dog scared of fireworks?

Read these tips from the American Kennel Club.

Mound House hosting first Brew and Build event on July 16 at 6 p.m.

Watch the sunset over Estero bay while you learn how to make your own spear similar to the spears that the Calusa would use with their spear throwing devices called atlatls. Throw your spear using a replica atlatl!

Included in the workshop is your choice of a local craft beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drink. Must be 21 years or older to participate. Space is limited to 20 guests.

Register by calling 239-765-0865

More details about Brew and Build

Summer fun!
Join the team at Bay Oaks by volunteering for summer camp and other activities

Volunteers needed at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus

Volunteers are needed to assist at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus with summer camp, the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool, and the front office at the Rec Center.

Summer camp begins Monday, June 21 and is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is also an opportunity to assist with water safety at the pool. Training will be provided.

Interested?
Contact Dexter Norris - dexter@fmbgov.com - or call 239-339-3447

Mound House weekly outdoor nature & education events for
June 24 through July 3

Mound House & Newton Beach Park program calendars
June 2021 / July 2021

Tree trimming to clear power lines expected to start in July

Lewis Tree Service, a contractor for Florida Power & Light, will soon start trimming trees to clear power lines on Fort Myers Beach. This is expected to begin in July and continue through September.

Graphic about where to put out trash, refuse, yard waste and recycling

It's not the prettiest subject but it's an important one!

Thanks for doing your part to keep FMB beautiful by properly handling trash, yard waste and recycling. Read frequently asked questions.

Graphic with hurricane season dates of June 1-Nov 30 and the words Be Prepared

Suggested supplies

The Town has resources on the website, including the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department's current Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Lee County also has a wealth of resources, including a video of its recent hurricane seminar.

Hurricane Re-Entry Passes: residents and business owners

PURPLE (residential) or YELLOW (business) re-entry passes, even though they are dated from previous years, will be VALID for this hurricane season.

If you do not have a previous year's re-entry pass, applications for these passes are accepted at Town Hall. Fill out the application download it and print it out, then come by Town Hall at 2525 Estero Boulevard to drop off the application and receive the pass.

Pedestrian safety is top concern from survey

Since May, the Public Safety Committee has been collecting responses to an online survey asking 31 questions about a variety of public safety topics in Fort Myers Beach.
More than 600 completed surveys were received. The Public Safety committee reviewed the responses at its monthly meeting on June 15.

These were the topics of most concern in order of priority:

Pedestrian Safety
Homeless Persons
Bike traffic lanes
Street lighting
Neighborhood safety
Lee County Sheriff's response

View the full results

Questions about building permits and codes?

Graphic of frequently asked questions about permits

Read the FAQs

Walk in appointments for property owners at Town Hall on Tuesdays 9 a.m. to Noon

Summer safety tips - lock your car, bike, house - from Public Safety Committee

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

Town Council's next meeting will be Monday, August 2, at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, June 29 / 9 a.m. - CANCELLED
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) 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

Currently open for bid:

ITB-21-18-PW Bayside Park Improvements.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified Contractor to perform improvements to the existing Bayside Park, located within Town of Fort Myers Beach right-of-way, formerly occupied by Old San Carlos Boulevard, north of First Street in the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida.

Under Review:

There are currently no solicitations under review.

Tuesday, June 29 / 9 a.m.@ Bayside Park - Old San Carlos Boulevard

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for ITB-21-18-PW Bayside Park Improvements