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May 18, 2022 / Issue #2022-20
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Hurricanes have the potential to cause significant widespread damage in the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Do your part now to prepare for the impact of a hurricane before the crisis occurs. Six ways to receive up to the minute information during hurricanes and other emergencies - Sign up NOW to receive alerts from the Lee County Emergency Operations Center
- Sign up NOW for alerts from the Town of Fort Myers Beach Code Red system
- Sign up NOW to receive text and/or email alerts as they are posted on the Town of Fort Myers Beach website homepage
- Monitor the Town's Facebook and Twitter social media outlets
- Monitor local media and their social media outlets
- Monitor the social media outlets of Lee County and the Fort Myers Beach Fire District
Publications to help yourself get preparedSpecial needs shelters require advance registration
Lee County has a special needs program that is available to all county residents at no cost. It provides shelter for those who live in a home and/or area that is not safe from storm surge or wind and have no other safe place to go. It also provides transportation to a shelter. Those who need this service must be registered prior to the onset of a storm. |
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Reminder
It's sea turtle nesting season
Make sure blinds are closed at dusk and lights are not visible from the beach. Light can disorient turtles from nesting on the beach and hatchlings from travelling the correct direction toward the water.
Learn more: www.turtletime.org
Visit the sea turtle section on the Town's website
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Fort Myers Beach
Distance: 7 miles
Nests: 14
NNE*: 12
Nests Hatched:
*NNE stands for Non Nesting Emergence which means that the turtle crawled ashore but did not nest. |
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Be in the July 4th parade! |
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Congratulations to Cindy Johnson, recipient of the annual Mulholland Stewardship Award
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Cindy was recognized by Town Council at the regular meeting on May 16.
Cindy is a dedicated volunteer with Turtle Time, Inc., as well as an educated advocate in general for Estero Island’s natural environment. She volunteers countless hours with the pop up educational booth that is managed by the Marine Resources Task Force.
The Mulholland Award is given annually to individuals, businesses, or non-profit organizations that voluntarily promote preservation of our community’s natural resources. The award is named in honor of former Mayor John Mulholland who is credited with creating the Town’s Marine Resources Task Force.
In the picture with Town Council, Cindy is in front surrounded by, left to right, Town Councilor Dan Allers, Vice Mayor Rexann Hosafros, Mayor Ray Murphy, and Town Councilor Jim Atterholt. Town Councilor Bill Veach nominated Cindy and he participated in the meeting virtually. |
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“Sea Turtles: New Research”
We are excited to welcome Kelly Sloan to the Mound House on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. as a guest lecturer.
Cost is $7 for members and $12 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling 239-765-0865. Reserve your spot now as space is extremely limited! A small reception will precede the lecture. |
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Kelly started working for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Marine Turtle Conservation Program in 2007, where she helped manage all aspects of sea turtle conservation in South Carolina. One of the main components of the program involved coordinating over 30 projects with 1,000+ volunteers in the statewide sea turtle nest protection and stranding network.
While working at the SCDNR she completed a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy. Her thesis focused on using barnacle growth as an indicator of the onset and duration of Debilitated Turtle Syndrome in loggerhead sea turtles.
In the spring of 2013, Kelly joined a team of scientists on Long Island to characterize the response of endangered piping plovers to habitats created by Hurricane Sandy. Kelly accepted her current position as coordinator of the SCCF Sea Turtle Program in December of 2013.
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Registration is open for summer camp at Mound House and Newton Beach Park
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Operated by Super Science and Amazing Art from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, three camp days each week will be at Mound House and two camp days will be at Newton Beach Park.
Campers will enjoy kayaking on the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve from the Mound House launch and swimming in the Gulf at Newton Beach Park. They will also enjoy theme-oriented organized camp activities, outside games, and nature, history and museum exploration.
Campers will also discover new plants and animals, use a state-of-the-art research lab, immerse themselves in local Calusa history and travel the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. Featuring a curriculum written and designed by local marine biologists, campers will collect water samples, observe wildlife, and explore the habitats of fish and wildlife on kayaking adventures.
Early drop off and late pickup may be possible based on instructor availability. Campers will need to bring snacks, lunches and water bottles each day in addition to towels and changes of clothes. Each camp week has room for a minimum of six and a maximum of 15 participants.
To register:
Visit www.SuperScienceFL.com
Call 239-682-2780
Email tori@SuperScienceFL.com
SCHOLARSHIPS are available!
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It's National Public Works week as set
by the American Public Works Association, and we want to take this opportunity to give a shoutout to the Town's Public Works team. When you see them working this week, feel free to take the time to thank them! |
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Town Council proclaimed May 21-27 as
Safe Boating Week in Fort Myers Beach
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ATTENTION
Beachfront property owners |
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Basketball at Bay Oaks
Sessions will be held June 21 to August 4 for youth ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12 |
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Environmental education pop-up booth hosted by the Marine Resources Task Force
Representatives from the Town's Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) are hosting a pop-up educational booth at various locations around Town throughout the month. |
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Keep yourself and others safe with these few simple rules
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Election qualifying period for potential Town Council candidates
Candidates who wish to be on the November 2022 ballot must open a campaign file with the Fort Myers Beach Town Clerk and do not have to wait until the official qualifying period to do this.
Official qualifying is from noon on Monday, June 13, until noon on Friday, June 17, 2022.
The deadline for qualifying by petition to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections is May 16, 2022, at noon.
All requirements are posted on the Town Clerk’s Municipal Elections page on the Town's website.
Potential candidates can also make an appointment with the Town Clerk.
May 16 Town Council Meeting- Ordinance 22-11: Sea Turtle Conservation had a first reading and public hearing and is scheduled for a second reading with possible final adoption at the June 6 meeting. The ordinance provides for window tinting requirements to be 15% for new construction and 45% for existing structures.
- Donations from the FMB Community Foundation, the FMB Kiwanis Club, and Friends of Bay Oaks were accepted to be used for Mound House summer camp scholarships and Bay Oaks teen and youth programs including summer camp scholarships.
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PLEASE NOTE: landscape watering and fertilizer restrictions are ALWAYS in place in the Town of FMB |
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Community members interested in serving as volunteers to advise and support the work of Town government are encouraged to apply for current openings on the Town's advisory boards and committees.
The Town’s boards and committees exist to advise Town Council about Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field, Mound House, Newton Beach Park, finances, island preservation and history, marine resources, anchorage, nuisance abatement, and public safety.
Available openings:
- Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) (1)
- Public Safety Committee (2)
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It's shorebird nesting season |
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Questions about permits for building or remodeling?
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Read frequently asked questions
KEEP IN MIND: Permits are typically required for any building or remodeling on your property, inside or out, especially if you live in a condominium.
Need to communicate with Town staff about a permit? Use the email address below that pertains to the type of permit or call Town Hall at 239-765-0202. buildingpermits@fmbgov.com
rowpermits@fmbgov.com
The Permitting Department hosts weekly "Town Hall Tuesdays" to answer simple questions from property owners about building or remodeling projects. Appointments are recommended to limit wait times. |
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ATTENTION BUILDING CONTRACTORSEffective September 22, 2022, all contractors registered with the Town MUST be a licensed contractor through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Contractors licensed through the Lee County Contractor Licensing Board will not be allowed to register with the Town or apply for building permits.
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Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetingsAll 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 websiteUpcoming meetingsTuesday, May 24 / 9:00 a.m.Audit CommitteeThursday, May 26 / 3:00 p.m.Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) MeetingThursday, May 26 / 3:30 p.m.Joint CELCAB / BORCAB MeetingMonday, May 30 Town Hall CLOSED in Observance of Memorial DayTuesday, May 31 / 9 a.m.Local Planning Agency (LPA) 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 of 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-22-11-PW Matanzas Pass Mooring Field Expansion Construction
The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified Contractor to construct the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field by installing 19 mooring systems in Matanzas Pass at Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.
ITB-22-14-UT Tier 1 Side Streets Water and Stormwater Improvements
Currently under review:ITB-22-10-EN Laguna Channel Dredge The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified contractor to maintenance dredge to a depth of no more than seven feet below mean low water, removing approximately 6,600 cubic yards at Big Carlos Pass/Laguna Shores, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 in Big Carlos Pass.
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