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Council Examines Downtown Traffic Proposal

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council, as part of its recent Strategic Planning Sessions, identified Quality of Life and Transportation as core items, with Mayor Dennis Boback assigned Transportation. As a result, he made two proposals at a special Management & Planning Session before roughly 10 people on Tuesday morning, August 22. Boback examined eliminating the northbound left turn from Estero Boulevard onto Fifth Street near Times Square, making Fifth Street’s two lanes one way northbound from Estero Boulevard to Old San Carlos Boulevard, and having southbound North Estero Boulevard be a left-turn only onto Old San Carlos Boulevard. This would route all through Estero Boulevard traffic under the Matanzas Pass Bridge onto Crescent Street, to either exit the island via Fifth Street or turn left onto Estero Boulevard to proceed south. He recommended as well opening Center Street from the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Old San Carlos Boulevard. “If you open Center Street, you will move a lot of congestion off Fifth Street, but the biggest drawback may be a bottleneck on Crescent,” he admitted.  FULL STORY

Council Approves Town reFRESH Inspector, Beach Survey and Flooding Rules Approved

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council met on Monday morning, August 21, on numerous issues, including a potential Fort Myers Beach survey, approving a Neighborhood Flooding Ordinance, and whether to hire a Town representative to monitor reFRESH Estero Boulevard Projects. Under the Beach Survey topic, Lee County is surveying the north and south ends of Fort Myers Beach for dredging project purposes, according to Town staff. It would cost $7,000 to fill in the three-mile center gap. A complete Estero Island survey could be beneficial for future dredging projects and other issues, with a potential Tourist Development Council (TDC) reimbursement. “I don’t see the value, as my beachfront changes constantly,” said Council Member Joanne Shamp. “Unless we have a specific project, we should keep the money in the Beach Renourishment Fund.” “I understand the beach changes from time to time,” countered Council Member Bruce Butcher, “but engineering a good baseline would be worthwhile. When we talk about our strategy, we talk about the beach.”  FULL STORY

Discussing Future Site of Iconic Mermaid

Two gas tanks were removed at the former Sunoco gas station at 1510 Estero Blvd this week, drawing lots of attention. The tanks were about 8-10 years old according to owner and developer Joe Orlandini, who hired a special consultant to confirm that all the proper regulatory and environmental permits were obtained. “They finished soil testing today,” he told the Sand Paper late Wednesday. “All the soil/sand samples passed – that sand under the tanks is clean, spotless.” Currently the parcel holds a use permit as an office, but Orlandini would like to move the iconic Mermaid Bar & Liquor Store from its current location a few blocks north at 1204 Estero Blvd. to the 1510 location and is preparing permit applications to do that. The new Mermaid location would fall on the landward side of the 1991 Coastal Construction Line, he said. The relocation of the Mermaid would require Town approval. The lot the Mermaid currently sits on is part of the proposed TPI downtown project.  FULL STORY

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fort Myers Beach Art Association Studio 1 and 2
3030 Shell Mound Blvd
Fort Myers Beach, FL

Date/Time Information: Apr. 19-Oct 5 Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-12pm

Fees/Admission: Free

Island Hopper Songwriter Festival 2017

September 22 thru October 1st 2017

www.island-hopper.fortmyers-sanibel.com

The 2017 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, Sept. 22-Oct. 1. This showcase, now in its fourth year, is a great way to see singer-songwriters perform in intimate settings on Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach and historic downtown Fort Myers. This year’s headliners include Lindsay Ell and Brooke Eden. The artists will be performing at Pinchers Crab Shack at The Marina at Edison Ford on Sept. 27. Ell has opened for The Band Perry and Luke Bryan, and is currently on tour with Brad Paisley. The Canadian Country Music Association recently nominated Ell for Female Artist of the Year. Her debut single, “Worth the Wait,” was recently released in the U.S. The fourth annual music fest will continue to give fans the opportunity to meet the talented artists who write songs for country superstars including Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Tricia Yearwood. Attendees can listen to their favorite songs at live music venues on Captiva Island, including Key Lime Bistro, South Seas Island Resort and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille. In downtown Fort Myers, performances will take place at The Barrel Room, Twisted Vine Bistro, City Tavern and Pinchers. The festival will wrap up on Fort Myers Beach with artists playing at Nervous Nellies, Yucatan Beach Stand, Matanzas on the Bay and Pierside Grill.

Pirate Festival 2017 - 12th Annual 

October 6th-8th 2017

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

www.fmbpiratefest.com

Ahoy Mateys! Join landlubbing families and pirates from across the country for three days of swashbuckling fun at the 12th Annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival. Named the #2 Pirate Festival in the Country by USA Today, this family friendly event attracts thousands of people that come to enjoy the pirate bazaar, themed live music and performances, exhilarating live ship battles, children’s activities and the jolly Pub Quest (21+ event). Pirates and landlubbers both young and old are sure to walk away with memories to treasure. 

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Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931  

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Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

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