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Upcoming Meetings
August 18, 2025: Town Council Meeting, at DIAMONDHEAD, 9:00amAugust 20, 2025: Anchorage Advisory Committee, at BAY OAKS, 12:00pmAugust 28, 2025: CELCAB, at BAY OAKS, 1:00pm
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Nomination Deadline Approaching - Mulholland Stewardship AwardDo you know of any individual, business, or organization which promotes awareness, education, and preservation of our community’s natural resources? Nominate them for the Mayor John Mulholland Stewardship Award! To fill out a nomination, please go to: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/68/Mayor-Council Applications can be mailed or dropped off to Town Hall, located at 2731 Oak Street!
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BAY OAKS WEIGHT ROOM - NOW OPEN!
HOURS OF OPERATION- MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
- SATURDAY/SUNDAY: CLOSED
INDOOR PICKLEBALL- DAILY FROM 10:00AM - 12:30PM
- RESIDENTS: FREE
- NON-RESIDENT: $5
OPEN GYM BASKETBALL- DAILY FROM 6:00PM - 7:00PM
- RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT: FREE
Bay Oaks also has FREE outdoor pickleball and tennis courts open daily, from dawn to dusk.
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Advisory Committee Vacancies - VOLUNTEER TO SERVE!As a reminder, members of the Town’s advisory committees are appointed by the Town Council to serve two-year terms. The current terms for several committee members are set to expire on September 30, 2025, which will result in vacancies on the following committees: - Anchorage Advisory Committee
- Audit Committee
- Bay Oaks Recreational Center Advisory Board
- Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board
- Marine & Environmental Resources Task Force
- Public Safety Committee
- Local Planning Agency
In anticipation of these vacancies, the Town is now accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving their community through participation on one of our advisory committees. A description of each committee’s roles and responsibilities, along with membership requirements may be found on the Town’s website. We encourage residents who are passionate about civic engagement and public service to apply. Applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk no later than Friday, September 12, 2025, to be considered for appointment by the Town Council at its meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025. For more information and to access the application form, please visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/64/Advisory-Boards-and-Committees Thank you for your interest in serving the Town.
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TEMPORARY TOWN HALL LOCATION CHANGEOn June 17, 2025, Town Hall moved to our temporary location in order to comply with FEMA regulations.
New Temporary Address: - Bay Oaks Recreation Center
- 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
**This is the same address as the trailers, but in the Bay Oaks Building toward the back of the property** Hours of Operation: - Monday – Friday
- 8:30am – 4:30pm
All services and operations will continue as usual during this period. We appreciate your understanding - If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at (239) 765 – 0202. **This transition will not impact normal Bay Oaks operations**
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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!
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BIG CARLOS PASS BRIDGE CLOSURE - AUGUST 19, 2025, FROM 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM THE FOLLOWING MORNING Work will consist of setting bridge beams connecting the new bridge to Estero Island.
The contractor expects multiple closures during this time, lasting approximately 30 minutes each. Motorists should anticipate delays and are encouraged to seek alternative routes and avoid the area when possible.
If required due to weather, the work will be rescheduled to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, through 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.
For more information about the project, visit the project website at https://bigcarlosbridgeproject.com/.
For more information about the Lee County Department of Transportation, visit www.leegov.com/dot.
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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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Town of Fort Myers Beach Utilities Billing System Clarification and Updates!On July 1, 2025, the Town of Fort Myers Beach transitioned to a new Utilities Billing System, Continental Utility Solutions! Our previous system is no longer accepting payments. If you were previously signed up for autopay, you will need to do so again on our new system, Continental Utility Solutions. Please follow the below steps to register and sign up for autopay: - Go to www.fmbgov.com/Utilities
- Create ‘Create a new account’ under ‘Online Bill’
- Click ‘Register Here’
- Follow the steps to create a new account using your FMB Utilities Account Number and your phone number registered with the Town
- Once your account is created, it will bring you to a screen that asks, ‘Do you want to sign up for auto pay?’ Follow the steps to do so.
Utility bills will be going out this week. Please know your water will not be shut off, as the Town is dedicated to working with our residents while we navigate this transition. For more information or questions, please contact our utilities department at (239) 463 – 9914 or visit our website at http://www.fmbgov.com and click on the teal sand dollar labeled “Utilities”.
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PICKLEBALL LESSONS RETURN THE MONTH OF AUGUST!Join Certified Instructor, Pam Berzin, as she teaches both beginner and advanced lessons!- Dates: August 12,14, 19, 21, 26, and 28!
- Beginner: 10:00am - 11:00am
- Intermediate: 11:15am - 12:15pm
- Price: $120 for all 6 lessons
Interested in signing up? Contact Pam Berzin at (847) 858 - 9006 or PamBPickleball@gmail.com!
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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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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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Town of Fort Myers Beach confirms CAV findings can be provided to individual property ownersProperty owners who wish to verify whether their address is included in the FEMA Community Assistance Visit (CAV) findings may now submit a request through the Town. Please note that individual property addresses will not be publicly released; however, owners may inquire specifically about their own property. To request this information, please contact the Town at FEMACAV@fmbgov.com with your name, property address, and proof of ownership (copy of a current utility bill). For additional questions or concerns, you may also contact FEMA directly at fema-foia@fema.dhs.gov.
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MY SAFE FL HOMEThe Florida Legislature has allocated $280 million for the 2025–2026 fiscal year to fund new Wind-mitigation Inspections and Grants under the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program!
MSFH is now accepting applications! To see if you qualify and apply, please visit: https://mysafeflhome.com/
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BAY OAKS CLUB REC IS BACK!Bay Oaks Afterschool Care is the place to be for students K-5th onFort Myers Beach!- When: Monday - Friday from August 11, 2025 - December 19, 2025
- Times: End of school - 6:00pm
- Pricing: $125/Resident per child; $175/Non-Resident per child
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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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Projects Around Town!Interested in learning about the progress of various projects on the Island? Visit the Town's Projects around Town page for the latest details!
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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:
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Bayside Park Concert SeriesEnjoy A Relaxing Concert on the Back Bay EVERY SUNDAY!
August 17, 2025: Unfinished Business 4:00pmAugust 24, 2025: Grand Slam, 4:00pmAugust 31, 2025: Simpli-Fi, 4:00pm
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