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March 9, 2022 / Issue #2022-10
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It’s flood awareness week as set by the Florida Floodplain Manager’s Association. The entire Town of Fort Myers Beach and Estero Island are potentially prone to some amount of flooding from excessive rainfall or tidal influences. Visit the Town’s website for resources to educate yourself! |
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64th Annual Shrimp Festival is THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
March 12 and 13 Stay up to date on the details of this popular community event that is organized by the FMB Lions Club by monitoring the Shrimp Festival's website and Facebook page. |
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PLEASE NOTE:
The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed on Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. to Noon, for the 5k races and the parade.Parking and traffic in the Downtown District is expected to be challenging. Consider using these options to help. - LeeTran's Beach Park and Ride to park for FREE off-island and ride the Trolley to the beach.
- Once on the Island, use LeeTran's FREE Beach Tram that follows along Estero Boulevard and travels to all of your favorite FMB locations.
- New parking spaces are available at Town Hall (2525 Estero Boulevard) for evenings and weekends. The FREE Beach Tram stops by the south corner of Town Hall at the intersection of Tropical Shores Way and Estero Boulevard.
- Text PARKING to 239-FMBeach to see the percentage of Town-operated spaces that are currently available. This is updated daily at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. (Commercial lots are not included.)
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St. Patrick's Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Santini Plaza and ends at Church of the Ascension
The parade will assemble in Santini Plaza (south end of the Island at 7205 Estero Boulevard) at 8 a.m. Step off will be promptly at 10 a.m. The parade will march one mile north on Estero Boulevard to Church of the Ascension parking lot. Estero Boulevard will be closed during the parade.
Want to be in the parade?
Contact Ray Murphy at 239-777-4855 or 239-591-8803 |
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Join the Town's
Anchorage Advisory Committee
for the annual
Cruiser's Appreciation Day
under the Matanzas Pass Bridge
Friday, March 25, from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Ribbon-cutting for the completion of the Estero Boulevard Improvement Project is March 30 at 9 a.m.
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Lee County is inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting for the completion of the Estero Boulevard improvement project at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at Charley’s Boat House Grill parking lot, 6241 Estero Boulevard.
The ceremony will feature brief remarks by the Lee County Commissioners, Town Mayor Ray Murphy, and other officials.
The $80 million project was started in 2015 to improve all six miles of Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. Improvements include: - Sidewalks on both sides of Estero Boulevard for the entire length
- Center turn lanes along much of the corridor
- Trolley pull-offs and stops
- On-road bike lanes from Red Coconut RV Park to the south end of the island
- Safety improvements at crosswalks
- Improved drainage
Attendees who live or work on Fort Myers Beach are encouraged to bicycle or walk to the ribbon-cutting. Attendees can also use LeeTran, which has departures from the Bowditch area hourly beginning at 6:32 a.m. Service times may be impacted by traffic.
To attend the ceremony virtually visit: www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc
to watch on Facebook live.
For more information about the project and the event, visit: https://refreshfmbeach.com/.
For more information about Lee County Department of Transportation, visit: www.leegov.com/dot. |
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Inaugural FMB Citizens Academy members recognized by Council on March 7
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We were excited this week for Town Council to recognize the 16 members of the Inaugural Citizens Academy who completed the three sessions that were held on February 9, 16 and 23. |
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The Citizens Academy provides the opportunity for residents to learn about how all aspects of Town Government work in Fort Myers Beach.
At the first session, participants learned about the various services and functions provided by the Town and its six uniquely different departments. Also part of this session were presentations from representatives of the Lee County Sheriff’s office, the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District, and the Fort Myers Beach Library.
The second session featured tours and talks by Lee County Parks and Recreation staff members at Bowditch Point Park, Lynn Hall Park and Matanzas Pass Preserve. This session also included a quick stop at the historic cottage that is home to the Estero Island Historic Society for a briefing by members.
The last session included tours and talks by Town staff at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool, Mound House, Newton Beach Park, and the office of Matanzas Pass Mooring Field. This session culminated in an afternoon boat tour through Matanzas Harbor and Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
Congratulations and thanks to the Inaugural Academy's participants!
Daniel Blanchette Gayle Crabtree-Pergoli Bonnie Frommeyer John Frommeyer Marianne Lacey Christy Mathis P Gary Mathis John Wesley Nash Kathleen Nash Barb Neddo Tom Neddo Jr. Albert Ponzio Timothy Quinton Jennifer Rusk Mary Shields Carol Vittert
The Academy is expected to become an annual occurrence. Watch the Town’s website, newsletters, and social media outlets for announcements about the next one.
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After the recognition by Town Council, a reception was held featuring a custom-designed cake incorporating the Town's logo. The cake was created by SOUL by Janette Dulaney.
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This month at Mound House March 10 through March 19, 2022
March 2022 program calendar
March 2022 Outdoor Nature & Education Events
Caloosa Carvers at The Mound House host free public carving demonstrations on the first and third Tuesday of each month through tourism season from 9 a.m. to Noon.
The next Caloosa Carvers Mound House program is on Tuesday,
March 15 following by sessions on April 5, before concluding for the year on April 19.
In addition to their free public demonstrations, these talented woodcarvers provide the Mound House with hands-on educational tools for school groups and the general public.
www.moundhouse.org |
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What's happening at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus
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Environmental education booth schedule Representatives from the Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) are hosting a pop-up educational booth
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It’s time to recognize outstanding citizens, groups, organizations and businesses
Nominations for annual awards set by Town Council are due by March 31 in the following categories:
1. Citizens of Distinction:- Arts and Culture Recognition Award
- Athletic Achievement Award
- Beach Heritage Award
- Youth Award of Merit
- Mayor’s Special Award (determined and given by the Mayor, not by nomination)
2. Mulholland Stewardship for outstanding promotion of awareness, education and preservation of the Town’s natural resourcesAwards are to be given by Town Council in May.
Learn about the Citizens of Distinction awards
Nomination form for Citizens of Distinction
Nomination form for Stewardship Award |
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A few actions from the March 7 Meeting- Agreement with Flock Group, Inc., to provide automatic license plate detection software and hardware to monitor the Town’s sidewalks, shared use paths, streets, and roads in an amount not to exceed $15,000 annually with a one time implementation fee of $1,500. This agreement will provide for six cameras to be installed at three designated locations (two per site).
- Acceptance of a previously awarded $1 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation for the expansion of outdoor recreation facilities as part of the redevelopment of Bay Oaks
- Proclamation of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Fort Myers Beach as requested by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling
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Noticed a street light that is out?
Please report it
For regular street lights in residential areas, contact Florida Power & Light
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It may not be a pretty subject, but it's an important one
Trash collection in the Town is handled by a contracted service provider through an agreement with Lee County Government.
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Bicycle bells & lights for purchase at Town Hall
Stop by Town Hall during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 2525 Estero Boulevard
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Bells are $3
Lights are $4
Supply is limited |
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Manatees are starting to return to the back Bay after spending the cooler weather months inland in warmer water.
It's a good time for reminders about
how to do your part to protect them |
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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 meetingsThursday, March 10 / 9 a.m.Town Council Management & Planning Session Tuesday, March 15 / 9 a.m.Public Safety Committee (PSC)Wednesday, March 16 / 9 a.m.Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC)*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 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 under evaluation
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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