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Fire Board Adds Protection to Stations

FMB CERT to Disband

During their workshop meeting on Tuesday morning, the Board of Commissioners of the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District approved the purchase of two additional vehicle exhaust systems for Stations 32 and 33 and the release of emergency funds to meet district costs related to Hurricane Irma. Fire Chief Matt Love requested the release of funds to cover the district’s hurricane response. The district will apply for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), but payment is not expected to be made quickly. The board approved the request unanimously.  FULL STORY

Council Divided on Several Issues

Split Decisions

The Town Council of Fort Myers Beach met on Monday, October 2, producing several divided votes. Vice Mayor Tracey Gore called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m., with Mayor Dennis Boback joining at 9:15 a.m. Under the 1^st Reading and Public Hearing for the Prohibition of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in the Town, Council took the unusual step to forward the Ordinance to a 2^nd Reading & Hearing on December 4, while sending it to the Local Planning Agency (LPA) for their review on Tuesday, November 14. The final vote was 3 to 1, as Mayor Boback had not yet present at the meeting. Council member Bruce Butcher, who seemed hesitant to support the measure in earlier discussions, voted No.  FULL STORY

FUN EVENTS

Friday, October 13th

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with High Tide.

FALL FESTIVAL
6-9pm, Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers. Held daily Oct 13-29, the Lakes Park Halloween and Fall Festival features fun rides, games, pumpkins, food and the famous and spooky Halloween Express Train Ride that runs through Halloween Village. Hayrides, inflatables and a scarecrow contest too. Entry is free with cost of activities from $2- $14.Fee for parking. Open 6-9pm MO-FR and 10am-9pm SA & SU.

Saturday, October 14th 

CONVERSATION CAFÉ
8:30am, Newton Beach Park. Join Environmental Educator Dexter Norris at Newton Beach Park for a fun walking tour/lecture about Fort Myers Beach and the natural environment. Breakfast provided. Reservations required. 239-765-0865. $15/person.

COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI DINNER
5-7pm, Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian Church. Chapel resumes its Spaghetti Dinners on the 2nd Saturday of each month. All are invited. Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Spicy Sausage and Peppers & Onions, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert, coffee & cold drinks. Tickets $10/adult; $5 kids 10 and under; $5 Public Safety personnel in uniform or with ID.
 

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with Remedy.
 

FALL FESTIVAL
10am-9pm, Lakes Park.

Sunday, October 15th

FALL FESTIVAL
10am-9pm, Lakes Park. 

FEATURED PROPERTIES

7300 Estero Blvd. #608 
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
WATERFRONT
$232,000

Great Investment and Vacation Condo right on the Gulf of Mexico - Great Rental Potential - Estero Beach and Tennis Club is located on the Gulf side of Estero Blvd. ALL Impact Windows with Turtle Glass. A/C Heater unit was recently replaced and hot water tank was replaced last winter in 2016. High floor views of Gulf of Mexico from the living room, bedroom and lanai. Pool, walking path, and tennis courts. Steps to the white sandy beach, shopping, ice cream, dining, dancing, entertainment and marina. Just in time to secure your slice of paradise in the sunshine state. WEEKLY RENTALS ALLOWED AND PET FRIENDLY TOO. 

50 Doubloon Way
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
WATERFRONT
$179,900

Don't miss the chance to own this perfect spot located on a picturesque Hurricane Bay canal! Catch fish from the dock, visit with the tropical birds and watch the dolphins and manatees. Hurricane Bay is on the 190-mile Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. Launch your kayak and meander through the Gulf coastal waters and inland tributaries of Lee County. And what a great vacation spot, located just off the north end of Fort Myers Beach off of Main Street at the base of Matanzas Pass Bridge! Walk to numerous restaurants and bars. Check out the shrimp fleet. Walk to the Key West Ferry. Ride your bike or walk across the bridge (or catch the convenient trolley) and be at the beach or Times Square in just moments. With its big, blue canal views, the bright and airy Florida room in this 2BR home really extends the living space. The homeowners updated the flooring, kitchen cabinets and plumbing. A stacked washer/dryer makes a quick job of laundry. A carport and parking pad make parking a snap. This active community has amenities that include a pool, clubhouse, boat ramp and an RV/boat parking area. Don't miss this opportunity to own your piece of our tropical paradise! 

 

 

 

 

 

Phillip Babcock

Lahaina Realty on Fort Myers Beach  239-994-4572  Follow this link to search for all properties for sale in South West Florida www.fortmyersbeachwaterfront.com 
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