What's Happening on Fort Myers Beach

Council Approves GMP for Mound House Project

A construction manager master contract has been unanimously approved to complete the restoration of the island's oldest structure.  The Fort Myers Beach Town Council authorized a construction manager at risk agreement between the Town and Fowler Construction to set a guaranteed maximum price for the Mound House Restoration Phase II project on Monday evening. That price has been set at $748,332 with two alternatives for a fire suppression system ($10,839) and window protection ($9,333) included.- See more at: http://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/page/content.detail/id/524009/Council-approves-GMP-for-Mound-House-project.html?nav=5051#sthash.56TqAyFH.dpuf

County Natural Resources Director Ottolini Weighs in on Water Issues

Even though the afternoon rains have stopped and it seems like the dry season is finally upon us, freshwater laden with nutrient pollution continues to pour into our estuary, causing salinity levels to remain below the lethal level for seagrass and oyster beds and wreaking havoc with the eco-system. Last week, the US Army Corps of Engineers announced that it was lowering the amount of water released from the Franklin Lock to 3,000cfs (cubic feet per second) but scientists are saying that is still too much. 

To read more: http://www.islandsandpaper.com/issue-662.aspx




Fun Events

Friday, Oct. 25th

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
10am, Lovers Key. 
Take a mile long hike along the Black Island
Trail with a park ranger to learn about the fascinating vegetation
and wildlife in the park. Free with park entry. 
Reservations required. 239-463-4588


ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR ON
THE EAST SIDE OF ESTERO BAY
10am-1pm, Coconut Point in Bonita Beach


AFTERNOON MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY 
1:30pm
Beach Library. "Lucky" 104 minutes 
Hindi with English subtitles


Saturday, Oct. 26th

3RD ANNUAL SURFERS
FOR AUTISM BEACH FESTIVAL
9am-4pm, Crescent Beach Family Park. 
Go to www.surfersforautism.com for registration information


BAY OAKS YOUTH - HAUNTED LOCK-IN
9pm-7am, 
All night party with pizza, ice cream and more. Ages
11-15 . 239-765-4222

BAY OAKS SOCIAL SENIORS ACTIVITIES 
Pumpkin Patch at
Lakes Park. 239-765-4222

  

Halloween Day Events

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
6-11pm, Nervous Nellie’s. $1,000
in prizes, drink specials and fun!

26TH ANNUAL COTTAGE HALLOWEEN BASH
6pm-2am, The Cottage. Contest winners announced at midnight with awards for 1st  and 2nd place. Individual and Group.

For Waterfront Property Sales on Fort Myers Beach:

Phillip Babcock

  Century 21 TriPower Reality 239-994-4572

Follow this link to search for all properties for sale in South West Florida:

www.fortmyersbeachwaterfront.com   

  For a free evaluation of your home or condo current value go to www.FreeFortMyersHomeValues.com you will receive 3 recent property sales and 3 current properties for sale, and the current market value of your property .Receive a Free Home Warranty, value $450.00, with each property purchase or listing above $150,000

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