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Upcoming Meetings


June 10, 2025: Local Planning Agency (LPA), 9:00am

June 11, 2025: Marine Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF), 10:00am

June 16, 2025: Town Council Meeting, 9:00am

June 17, 2025: Public Safety Committee, 9:00am

June 18, 2025: Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB), 12:00pm

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Strategic Planning Community Forum II

Join the Town of Fort Myers Beach for our second and final Strategic Planning Community Forum!


We want to hear from you - attend the event and share what your vision for the future of Fort Myers Beach is!

  • Date: June 12, 2025
  • Time: 5:01pm
  • Location: 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

RSVP today: RSVP TODAY!


It's also not too late to participate in the Town of Fort Myers Beach resident survey! Follow this link to complete the survey: Survey Monkey!

Strategic Planning

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Preparing for Hurricane Season, June 1 - November 30!

Hurricane season begins June 1st - use the checklist below to ensure you are prepared for this year's Hurricane Season! 

  • Pick up a Hurricane Re-entry Pass! 
    • If you already have the GREEN re-entry pass, you do not need a new one. 
    • One form of identification that confirms status as a resident or property owner is required to obtain a pass. 
    • Passes can be picked up at Town Hall, located at 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Sign up for CodeRed Alerts!
    • CodeRed is used for emergency and general alerts such as: Bridge Closures, Boil Water Notices, Natural Disasters, Inclement Weather, and Evacuation Notices.
    • The Town of Fort Myers Beach will be TESTING this alert system on May 1, 2025. Sign up prior to this date to ensure you receive our TEST: Register Here!
  • Visit the Town's Hurricane Preparedness Page for important phone numbers, resources, and things to know: Hurricane Preparedness | Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL - Official Website

Questions? Contact us at (239) 765 - 0202!

FMBe Prepared Early

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Beach Renourishment Project!

Interested in learning more about the project? Head over to our Facebook Page or website to check out updates!

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Mound House to unveil new Water Quality Monitoring Station!

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Mound House announces the unveiling of a new Public Water Quality Monitoring Station at 451 Connecticut Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL.

Mound House, Florida Gulf Coast University Water School, and FMB Chamber developed this cutting-edge station, which was made possible through funding from the ROSE Grant Program. The station provides real-time water quality data to the public, helping raise awareness about environmental health and sustainability.

Ribbon Cutting Event:

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Time: 10:00am

Where: Mound House, 451 Connecticut St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

  • Live water data is available NOW: https://wqdatalive.com/public/1348
  • About the ROSE Grant Program: https://fmbchamberwaterfoundation.org/rose-grant/
  • About the Water Foundation: https://fmbchamberwaterfoundation.org
  • About Mound House: https://moundhouse.org
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The Town of Fort Myers Beach has transitioned to a new Short-Term Rental Software!

Today, May 8, 2025, the Town of Fort Myers Beach transitioned to our new Short-Term Rental Software, Rentalscape! This software will allow the Town to easily keep track of our current and new rentals on the Island. 

Per Ordinance 34-2394, it is required that all rentals on Fort Myers Beach are registered with the Town! If you are not yet registered, please do so on the RentalScape Customer Portal. 

For more information or questions, please contact Melissa Chaidez, Community Development Administrative Assistant, at (239) 765 – 0202 ext. 1661, STR@fmbgov.com, or visit our website at www.fmbgov.com/STR.

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Visit Mound House!

Interested in diving into the history of Fort Myers Beach and the Calusa, or maybe seeing nature and enjoying a quiet day on the water? Mound House is the perfect place for you! 

Museum hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Grounds Hours: Daily, 7:00am - 6:00pm

Kayak Tours: Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 11:00am

Sunset Kayak Tours: Fridays, two hours before sunset - Check MH website for availability

Visit Mound House website for more information!

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Interested in learning more about our Canal Debris Removal Project?

Head over to our website or Facebook page for updates from Harbormaster, Curtis Ludwig!

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SUMMER CAMP BEGINS MONDAY!

Summer Camp

Check out the fieldtrip list below:

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Bay Oaks

Friends of Bay Oaks!

The Friends of Bay Oaks are looking for people interested in leading and/or joining their 501c3 not-for-profit organization to raise funds for Bay Oaks Park. 

All ideas are welcome!

Contact Joy Sullivan for more information: JoyS4320@gmail.com

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Sea Turtle Season began on May 1st!

Get your amber bulbs and black out curtains ready for Sea Turtle Nesting Season. Not all yellow and red bulbs are made equal - be sure to look for manufacturer specs that call out 560 nanometers (nm) or greater on the box.  Black out curtains are best for windows to shield interior lighting, and if you’re under construction, please remind your contractor to turn off the lights at night and put up temporary curtains to block interior lights.

FWC Wildlife Lighting Guidance: https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/criteria/certified/


Sea Turtle Conservation Resources: https://conserveturtles.org/program-activity/finding-wildlife-lighting/


Town Sea Turtle Codes & Info: www.fmbgov.com/seaturtle


If you have questions, or want your property evaluated, please contact Chadd Chustz, Environmental Projects Manager, to schedule an appointment.  Email: chadd@fmbgov.com

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Bike Safety!

The Town of Fort Myers Beach now allows electric bikes on the sidewalk. Please do your part to keep yourself and others safe by following these rules:

  • Always ride with traffic, never against.
  • Maximum speed is 15mph when on a sidewalk.
  • Wear light and bright clothing, especially in the evening.
  • DO NOT use cell phones or ear buds. 
  • Always yield to pedestrians and walk your bicycle when using a designated crosswalk.
  • Lights must be on the front and rear of the bicycle at night.
  • REQUIRED: audible device - horn, bell, voice saying “ON YOUR LEFT”, etc.
  • ALWAYS yield to pedestrians.
Bike Safety

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Bayside Park

Bayside Park Concert Series

Enjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!


June 1, 2025: Phenomenal Animal, 4:00pm

June 8, 2025: Joe Yeoman Band, 4:00pm

June 15, 2025: remedy, 4:00pm
June 22, 2025: Limited Edition, 4:00pm
June 29, 2025: Soapy Tuna, 4:00pm 

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