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February 9, 2022 / Issue #2022-6
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FREE drop-off event for household chemical waste is February 16 at Bay Oaks
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On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the Town will host a free drop-event for household chemical waste in partnership with the Lee County Solid Waste Department.
This 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 managed by Lee County staff.
List of acceptable items
Businesses that need chemical waste disposal can call 239-533-8000 to schedule an appointment for the monthly business collection held at Lee County’s permanent household chemical waste drop-off location. This location is off Metro Parkway in south Fort Myers at 6441 Topaz Court.
Additional collection events are scheduled this year on May 18 and August 17.
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This week at Mound House
February 10, through February 19, 2022
February 2022 program calendar
March 2022 program calendar
February 2022 Outdoor Nature & Education Events
Caloosa Carvers at The Mound House
host free public carving demonstrations on the first and third Tuesday
of each month through tourism season from 9 a.m. to Noon
Their next Caloosa Carvers Mound House program is Tuesday, February 15, following by sessions on March 1 and 15, before concluding for the year on April 5 and 19. In addition to their free public demonstrations, these talented woodcarvers provide the Mound House with hands-on educational tools for school groups and the general public.
www.moundhouse.org
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Environmental education booth schedule Representatives from the Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF) are hosting a pop-up educational booth
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Volunteers needed to help in the Marine Resources Task Force's booth at the Shrimp Festival
The Town's Marine Resource Task Force (MRTF) will be hosting its Pop-Up Environmental Education Booth at the Shrimp Festival at Lynn Hall Park on March 12 and 13. Local organizations and their volunteers are invited to help with this booth. Here is the schedule of openings:
Saturday, March 12
9-12 P.M. (3hr) 10-2 P.M. (4hr)
12-3 P.M. (3hr) 2-6 P.M. (4hr)
3-6 P.M. (3hr)
Sunday, March 13
9-12 P.M. (3hr) 10-2 (4hr)
12-3 P.M. (3hr) 2-5:30 (4hr)
2-5 P.M. (3hr)
Interested in volunteering? Contact:
Jennifer Rusk, MRTF Member
757-450-5451
jruskfmb@gmail.com
Parking will be a challenge for this very popular event and volunteers are asked to arrive early and plan on traffic delays. A parking pass for town-owned parking spots will be supplied to volunteers. Parking will also be available within a ten minute walk from Lynn Hall Park.
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Join the Town's
Anchorage Advisory Committee
for the annual
Cruiser's Appreciation Day
under the Matanzas Pass Bridge
Friday, March 25, from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Inaugural Citizens Academy kicked off this week
First session is in the books
Featuring presentations by Town staff about every department and function of Town Government as well as emergency services and the FMB Library, the first session of the Inaugural Citizens Academy was held on February 9 at Town Hall.
In the next two weekly sessions, participants will enjoy tours of Bay Oaks, Mound House, Newton Beach Park, Matanzas Pass Preserve, and the Downtown District. A chartered boat tour around Estero Island through the Bay and the Gulf is also planned. Town Council will recognize participants at its meeting on March 7.
This Academy is designed to inform and educate interested Fort Myers Beach citizens about Town Government and the public services provided in their Town. The group has 16 participants.
Plans are for this Academy to become a regular occurrence. Watch this newsletter and the Town's website and social media outlets for details.
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Estero Boulevard Improvement Project is nearing completion
Lee County is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 30
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Basketball court installed at Beach Elementary
As part of the redevelopment for the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, in exchange for land, the Town made some improvements to the Lee County School Board Property, known as Beach Elementary. Beach Elementary School adjoins Bay Oaks.
Completed improvements include a new outdoor basketball court, sidewalks, covered parking structure, and repaved parking lot. Improvements to come include a new playground structure.
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Bicycle bells & lights for purchase at Town Hall
Stop by Town Hall during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 2525 Estero Boulevard
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Bells are $3
Lights are $4
Supply is limited |
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Town Council adopted amendments to the bicycle and vehicle safety ordinance requiring lights and warning devices at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. |
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New sign for historical recognition of properties
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Town Council gave the “OK” this week on a design with the Town’s new logo to replace the historic property designation sign. This design will start being used with the next property that is approved for historical designation.
Do you think your property qualifies?
Learn about the process to apply.
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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 View the meeting calendar on the Town's website for theUpcoming meetingsWednesday, February 16 / 9:00 a.m. UPSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOMAnchorage Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting Thursday, February 17 / 2:15 p.m. Extended from 02/04/2022 Bid Opening - ITB-22-10-EN Laguna Channel Dredge Bid Opening*Meetings are subject to change; please refer to the agendas posted on the Town's Website.
Town Hall is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department.
NOTE: All employees in Town Hall might not yet be fully vaccinated against COVID.
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Status on bids and proposals
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has partnered with DemandStar which is open and accessible to all businesses and gives instant access to RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs
Read more about bids and proposals
Currently open for Bid
ITB-22-10-EN Laguna Channel Dredge
The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified contractor to maintenance dredge to a depth of no more than seven feet below mean low water, removing approximately 6,600 cubic yards at Big Carlos Pass/Laguna Shores, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 in Big Carlos Pass.
Thursday, February 17 / 2:15 p.m. Extended from 02/04/2022
Bid Opening - ITB-22-10-EN Laguna Channel Dredge Bid Opening |
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