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The distribution day for FMBeach News is now on Wednesdays
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Numerous water, stormwater contracts are completed and under budget
At the February 16 meeting, Town Councilors approved “contract close out” change orders for several water and stormwater projects.
These projects were completed in excess of $5 million below the contracted amount and have been in process since 2015.
Mitchell & Stark was contracted by the Town to perform this work and it was planned to coincide with the Refresh Estero Boulevard project led by Lee County.
The next approximately $12 million construction phase is already underway.
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Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade cancelled
At the Town Council meeting on February 16, Mayor Ray Murphy announced that he will not be applying for a permit from the Town to hold the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Mayor Murphy is the founder and organizer of the annual parade. Due to limits on special events in the Town to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this will be the second year that the parade has not been held.
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On February 16, Town Councilors approved Emergency Declaration #8 related to orders about COVID-19 though the approval was not unanimous.
This declaration contains slight revisions to previous orders passed by Town Council to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, based on current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: - Special event permits will not be issued unless applicants wish to attend a Council meeting to seek Town Council authorization. This prohibition is to limit large group gatherings that have been shown to put people at risk for contracting COVID-19.
- Masks will continue to be required in all public places where social distancing of at least six feet cannot be maintained.
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Have you seen this green marking on
Estero Boulevard at Carlos Circle?
The Town is the recipient of a free, sample pavement marking to potentially use on the new bike lanes that have been created by the Refresh Estero Boulevard project. |
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Thanks, Fort Myers Beach Kiwanis Club, for upgrading benches on the beach and using an environmentally protective message about shore birds and sea turtles. This bench - the Club's first - is at Connecticut and Sterling.
Sandra Justice Lepley, MBA, EdD, President, says:
"FMB Kiwanis Club is happy to provide these new beach front benches promoting environmental protection in the Fort Myers Beach community." |
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Florida building code update and link
to Town's new formsPlease note:
Plans are now only able to be submitted online.
Click here to submit
Mailed or dropped off submissions will not be accepted. |
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Connecticut Street sidewalks are nearing completion!
Learn here about this project that started last fall. |
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Click here for Mound House weekly events, including Kayak Tours, Beachwalks, and Garden Tours |
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The Mound House Wants You!If you are a prospective volunteer, current volunteer or Mound House member, click here to learn about and register for the 2021 “Volunteer Training Speaker Series” on Friday, February 26. |
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or the QR Code
The Town’s comprehensive plan was adopted in 1999. The most recent amendments were made in 2009. The Town is in the process of reviewing the plan, which establishes formal policies for Town governance and lays the foundation for land development code to guide development and redevelopment.
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Property owners may be eligible to have sea turtle lighting retrofit costs paid for by a grant
Beachfront property owners might be able to get the costs of lighting fixtures and bulbs that comply with sea turtle regulations paid for by The Sea Turtle Conservancy’s Beachfront Lighting Retrofit Program.
The Sea Turtle Conservancy is a non-profit research, conservation, and education organization in Florida. The Conservancy has received grant funding designated for the lighting retrofit program through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Gulf Environment Benefit Fund.
To learn more about the lighting grants and the program, call The Conservancy at (352) 373-6441 or visit www.conserveturtles.org
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Register with the state's COVID vaccine reservation system Individuals can pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area by visiting: www.myvaccine.fl.gov The current priority groups for vaccinations are frontline healthcare workers and Florida residents who are ages 65 and older. Proof of Florida residency is required to receive the vaccination. |
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Walking, driving, and biking safely in FMBBe safe, be smart, be seen Seasonal activity is picking up in the Town which means that the number of bikes, vehicles and pedestrians has increased on Estero Boulevard. It’s a good time to remind everyone of important laws and tips about sharing sidewalks and the road:
Bicyclists - Manually powered bicycles share the road with vehicles, and the sidewalks and beaches with people.
- Electric bicycles are not permitted on sidewalks and the beach. They must always be ridden on the street. (Town Ordinance No. 18-02, Sections 28-83 and 28-84.)
- Bicycles must have horns or other audible device and front and rear lights for use before daylight and after sunset.
- Children ages 16 and younger are required to wear helmets. It is recommended that adults also wear helmets.
Motorists- Always be alert and immediately stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, waiting in a full stop until they leave the street. It’s the law!
- Give bicyclists a three-foot clearance. It’s the law!
- Double check each direction when entering Estero Boulevard.
- Maintain posted speed limits which vary based on the area of Town but are less than 35 mph everywhere on Estero Island.
Pedestrians- Always use the designated crosswalks when crossing Estero Boulevard.
- Extend an arm out to alert motorists of the intent to cross.
- Assure that drivers have completely stopped in both directions before crossing.
Keep in mind that Fort Myers Beach sits on seven-mile long Estero Island between Matanzas Pass Bridge on the north end and Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the South end. Estero Boulevard is the only road through the Town and has few stop signs, with multiple distractions.
Please be safe, smart, and seen!
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Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetingsAll meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero BoulevardLive and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the
Town's YouTube channel and live meetings can be watched on Comcast Channel 98 Upcoming meetings
Thursday, February 18 / 11 a.m.Special Magistrate HearingMonday, March 1 / 9 a.m.Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 2 / 9 a.m.Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting Thursday, March 4 / 9 a.m. Town Council Management & Planning Session
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No current bids and / or proposals |
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