Friday, January 12, 2024

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There will be no change to collection schedules on Jan. 15 

 Recycling and solid waste pick up at the regular schedule

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APPLY TO SERVE ON 

THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH 

TOWN COUNCIL

During Monday’s Town Council Meeting, the Town Council declared a vacancy on the Town Council and provided direction on the application process to fill the vacancy.

Community members interested in serving on the Town Council must meet the requirements established in the Town Charter including Section 4.01(c): “Each member of the council shall be a resident of the town and a registered voter and shall have resided within the corporate limits of the municipality for a minimum of 1 year prior to qualifying for election”.

As of January 1, 2024, all mayors and elected members of the governing body of a municipality are  required to submit the Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests (Form 6) annually.

Those interested in applying are expected to attend all Town Council meetings. Town Councilors also serve as liaisons to a multitude of community and Town committees. The current Town Council regular meeting schedule can be found on the Town Calendar on the Town website. 

Applications are due no later than January 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST via email to amy@fmbgov.com. 

Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 239-765-0202 with questions.

The Application

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Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Weight Room will open on Tuesday, January 16th! 

We will be open Monday - Friday from 7 AM - 7 PM

Town of Fort Myers Beach residents are offered a FREE membership for six weeks, ending February 29th, 2024.

Paid memberships begin March 1st, 2024.

Pickleball and Basketball are still open for outdoor use ONLY.

Please call Bay Oaks at (239) 765 - 4222 with any questions!

We are excited to see you all in the facility on Tuesday!

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Next Week Meetings:

Public Safety Committee (PSC)

TUESDAY, January 16, 2024, at 9 a.m. -  Bay Oaks Recreational Center, 2731 Oak Street

Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC)

WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024, at 9 a.m. - Bay Oaks Recreational Center, 2731 Oak Street

Special Magistrate Hearing

THURSDAY, January 18, 2024, at 11 a.m. - Bay Oaks Recreational Center, 2731 Oak Street

Read the agenda: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/209/Meetings-Agendas

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@townoffortmyersbeachfl33931/streams

To keep up with the Town’s schedule of meetings and agendas, monitor the calendar on the homepage of the Town’s website. 

Council, board, and committee meetings are broadcast live and recorded on the Town’s YouTube channel.

Please note: access to the Bay Oaks Recreation Center is available from School Road. 

Gulf Beach Road access is CLOSED.

Parking lot is between the Ball fields and the Pool and it includes the Pool parking lot.

The access road to the small lot behind Bay Oaks Recreation Center is gated and locked.

This small lot is reserved for Handicap and Service Providers only. For access to the Handicap spaces please call 239-765-4222, and have your Handicap plate or placard available and properly displayed.

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Electric Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards are prohibited on any public sidewalk, path, or beach

Only manual bikes can share the sidewalks and beach with pedestrians.

Per Ordinance 22-04, Electric Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards are prohibited on any public sidewalk, path, or beach.

Electric bikes can ONLY be used on the road in the bike lane, not on the beach or sidewalks.

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Southwest Florida AG Expo set for Lee Civic Center from Feb. 29 through March 10

11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers

Lee County invites one and all to the Southwest Florida AG Expo from Feb. 29 through March 10.  

The AG Expo at the Lee County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Road, celebrates the work and accomplishments of Southwest Florida youth active in 4-H, FFA and more while offering fun, food, rides for the entire community.

The Ag Expo will open with a traditional ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29. The livestock events begin later that evening with the goat agility contest and don’t stop until the conclusion of the horse awards on Sunday, March 10. 

Livestock exhibitions, as well as crafting and creative living, will be on hand to enjoy, along with the rides and food everyone looks forward to. 

Lee County Commissioners earlier this year announced county staff would be managing and running the Ag Expo at the Civic Center. Commissioners are committed to maintaining the popular experience.

The county has created a website and social media channel for the AG Expo. The complete schedule of events, special promotions, ticketing information and parking details will be posted at www.swflagexpo.com or visit Facebook for SWFL Ag Expo at www.facebook.com/swflagexpo. 

Check the website to purchase the Mega Pass in advance for $25

includes gate admission and wristband for unlimited rides on one day of your choice.

Sale ends February 29.

Website will be updated when Mega Passes are available for online purchase. 

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Work continues on Bay Oaks property 

The individual buildings are connected, and the Town Hall Complex took on its planned shape. Most of the utilities are in place.

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