April 7, 2021 / Issue #2021-14

Interested community members are needed to serve on the Town's Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) and Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB).

Visit the Advisory Boards and Committees page on the
Town's website to learn more and apply. 

Need lights for your bike?

Portable snap on bike lights with the Town's new logo are available for $4 for a package of two - one red and one white.

To purchase, contact RandyP@fmbgov.com

(These are small lights, about two inches, despite how they might appear in the picture)

Sea Turtle Season is almost here!  

The Town is offering FREE lighting inspections on Wednesdays after sunset. 

FWC has a list of fixtures and bulbs that are Certified as Wildlife Friendly.

Be sure to install bulbs and fixtures in accordance with the “required options” to be in compliance, and help sea turtles get safely to the water.

Email: chadd@fmbgov.com with questions and to set up an inspection.

Mound House Upcoming Outdoor Nature & Education Events
April 8 Through 17, 2021

View April 2021 and May 2021 
Mound House and Newton Beach Park Program Calendars 

We are looking for team-oriented public servants to come work at the beach!

Current openings are for a Museum Interpreter for Mound House Museum and a Water Utility Customer Service Representative.

Learn more and apply on the Town's Website  

This day was created by the Gopher Tortoise Council to celebrate this crucial part of Florida’s ecosystems. This fossorial keystone species creates extensive underground burrows that provide shelter to more than 350 native animals. Learn more about Gopher Tortoise Day

Earth Day is April 22

The Marine Resource Task Force is hosting a Pop-Up Environmental Resource Booth that will be traveling all over Fort Myers this year. This educational booth is designed to connect with the community, visitors, and snowbirds on environmental subjects. 

View the booth’s location schedule 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
FREE drop-off event for household chemical waste
 is April 30 at Bay Oaks

On Friday, April 30, starting at 8 a.m., Town residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste (HCW) such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals.

In keeping with CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this event is socially distanced, no contact.

Hosted in partnership with Lee County Solid Waste, this no charge collection event will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, 2731 Oak Street. Drop off is an easy, drive-through process available to all residents.

For a list of acceptable items, visit the Lee County Solid Waste site      

Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetings

View the meeting calendar on the Town's website for the

Upcoming meetings