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30th Annual Sand Sculpting Championship 

When we were young, we played with sand pales and shovels at the shore’s edge, piling one scoop onto another, creating in our hearts world-class castles that boggled the mind. While our parents told us these were masterpieces, we knew we left a great deal to the imagination. As the largest sand sculpting event in The Sunshine State turns 30, however, the only thing left to the imagination is that the sky is the limit! The 30^th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach from Friday, November 18, to Sunday, November 27 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel at 6890 Estero Boulevard. Sand sculptors ply their craft and showcase their artistry in what USA Today and CNN Travel describe as a Must See Event and one of the 10 best sand sculpting competitions in the world. CLICK HERE to read more. 

Lake O Releases Down

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District began dry-season flows from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee Estuary last weekend. The adjustment in discharges took place on Friday, November 11th. The new target flow for the Caloosahatchee Estuary will be a seven day average of 650 cubic feet per second (cfs) as measured at W.P. Franklin Lock (S-79) near Fort Myers. No water from the lake is expected to be released through St. Lucie Lock (S-80) near Stuart. However, flows at either the Franklin or St. Lucie structures could occasionally be exceeded by runoff from rain that accumulates in the Caloosahatchee or St. Lucie basins-those flows will be allowed to pass through the spillway as necessary. CLICK HERE to read more. 

Council Listens to DOT Ideas

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council met in the first of two workshop sessions Monday, November 6^th to discuss a variety of topics that included: a Department of Transportation presentation on future roadway improvements; an update on the Estero Boulevard road, sewer, and waterline upgrades; and the parking compliance ordinance. During Public Comment, Charlie Whitehead, who made clear he is not a Fort Myers Beach town resident, alerted Town Council that the Lee Board of County Commissioners will take up the proposed Bay Harbour Marina Village matter for San Carlos Island on Wednesday, November 16. He called the potential development “too dense, too tall and incompatible with the surrounding area.” It would worsen traffic and spur similar developments that would eventually be bad for Fort Myers Beach. He asked for any help the Town could provide to deny the project. CLICK HERE to read more. 

 reFRESH Estero Blvd/Waterlines Look Ahead
Construction Look Ahead - Week of November 21, 2016 

Two travel lanes are expected to be open for this week of Thanksgiving. Crews will work on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; and will not work Thursday through Sunday. Contractors for the Town of Fort Myers Beach and Lee County are installing new water main, and sanitary sewer force main, storm drainage, sidewalk and rebuilding roadway on Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Madera Road. Two travel lanes are expected to remain open the majority of the project; however, motorists may experience daytime and nighttime one-lane traffic on Estero Boulevard. Flaggers will alternate traffic frequently, but motorists should expect delays. Crews are expected to work Monday through Friday and most Saturdays. Construction will be year-round. This schedule may change due to underground conditions and inclement weather. Get more updates 24/7 at reFRESHFMBeach

FUN on the ISLAND

Thursday, Nov. 24th

THANKSGIVING

AMERICAN SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
10am-5pm, Wyndham Garden Resort. Event runs Nov 18-27.
The largest Sand Sculpting event in Florida features 16 master
sculptors, over 40 sculptures, contests, vendors, live music,
lessons and demos and plenty of kids activities. Master Doubles
11/23-11/27. Solo Sculptures on exhibit. National Advanced Amateur
FR 11/25-SU 11/27. Schedule: Sand Sculpting Demo 11am
& 1pm; Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show 4:30pm; Live music at
12 & 3pm. Admission $7; Under 4 free. Details at fmbsandsculpting.com 

Friday, Nov. 25th

BARRIER ISLAND RAMBLE
9:30-11am, Bowditch Park. Discover the unique and constantly
changing features of this barrier island ecosystem. Learn how the
plants and animals are adapted to life on this fragile spit of sand. Offered
every FR. www.leeparks.org

 

AMERICAN SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 

10am-5pm, Wyndham Garden Resort. Event runs Nov 18-27. The largest Sand Sculpting event in Florida features 16 master sculptors, over 40 sculptures, contests, vendors, live music, lessons and demos and plenty of kids activities. Master  Doubles11/23-11/27. Solo Sculptures on exhibit. National Advanced Amateur FR 11/25-SU 11/27. Schedule: Sand Sculpting Demo 11am & 2:30pm; Hands On Lessons (sign up required in photo op area) 12 and 3:30pm; Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show 1 & 4:30pm; Live music at 12, 1:30 & 3pm. Admission $7; Under 4 free. Details at fmbsandsculpting.com 

Saturday, Nov. 26th

RODES FARMERS MARKET
9am-2pm, 3756 Bonita Beach Rd.

MOUND HOUSE ACTIVITIES
9am-3pm, Guided Museum Tours,call for availability $5
plus admission. 10am, Calusa Indian Shell Mound Tours - Go on
a walking tour of the grounds that were once a Calusa Indian Village
and learn about the history of the site, the variety of plantings and
what lies beyond the mound that has sustained people for thousands
of years. $5, members free. 239-765-0865 moundhouse.org

AMERICAN SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
10am-5pm, Wyndham Garden Resort. Event runs Nov 18-27.
The largest Sand Sculpting event in Florida features 16 master
sculptors, over 40 sculptures, contests, vendors, live music,
lessons and demos and plenty of kids activities. Master Doubles
11/23-11/27. Solo Sculptures on exhibit. National Advanced Amateur
FR 11/25-SU 11/27. Schedule: Sand Sculpting Demo 11am &
2:30pm; Hands On Lessons (sign up required in photo op area) 12
and 3:30pm; Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show 1 & 4:30pm; Live
music at 12, 1:30 & 3pm. Admission $7; Under 4 free. 

Sunday, Nov. 27th 

 

 

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-9pm. Time Square. Live music, food & fun with Remedy. 

AMERICAN SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

**LAST DAY**
10am-5pm, Wyndham Garden Resort. Event runs Nov 18-27.
The largest Sand Sculpting event in Florida features 16 master
sculptors, over 40 sculptures, contests, vendors, live music,
lessons and demos and plenty of kids activities. Master Doubles
11/23-11/27. Solo Sculptures on exhibit. National Advanced Amateur
FR 11/25-SU 11/27. Schedule: Sand Sculpting Demo 11am &
2:30pm; Hands On Lessons (sign up required in photo op area) 12
and 3:30pm; Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show 1 & 4:30pm; Live
music at 12, 1:30 & 3pm. Admission $7; Under 4 free.
 

RODES FARMERS MARKET
9am-2pm, 3756 Bonita Beach Rd.

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Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

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