Life on Fort Myers Beach

LOCAL NEWS

Prep Now for Hurricane Season

Those who survived Hurricane Irma last September 10 should need no prodding the prepare for the 2018 Hurricane Season; if you had any doubt, Subtropical Storm Alberto’s late May appearance, before Hurricane Season even begins, proved that now is the time to have your emergency plan in place. With that in mind, “no one should be afraid of hurricanes,” said “Hurricane Jim” Bjostad, the Emergency Management Program Manager for Lee County Emergency Management to an overflow crowd of over 100 people at the Lakes Regional Library recently. “Not even with a potential monster like Irma. That is because six days out, we gave a pretty reliable warning that Irma was on her way, allowing you to make appropriate preparations. If you live in ‘Tornado Alley,’ you may get six reliable minutes to react; if you are in an earthquake zone, you don’t even get six seconds, so all things considered, Southwest Florida is a wonderful place to live!”  FULL STORY

TPI-FMB YES

Project Receives Final Council Approval

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council once again unanimously approved the controversial TPI-FMB Downtown Redevelopment Resort Proposal, after a three-year process, and nearly 14 years following the devastation from Hurricane Charley on Friday the 13^th of August 2004. While roughly 75 citizens packed Council Chambers, the Town did not need an overflow tent, nor was there any organized opposition, as occurred for the First Reading and Public Hearing for the Ordinance on April 9 and 10 when Council unanimously voted to move the ordinance to this week’s Final Hearing.

Prior to Council’s discussion and its subsequent vote, 27 people addressed them, with 18 favoring TPI-FMB, 7 opposed, and 2 indifferent; of the 7 against, 3 represented the Lani Kai Island Resort, including owner Robert Conidaris.  FULL STORY

FUN ISLAND EVENTS

Check out these great activities to help keep the kids busy this summer vacation.  
 



FORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL
2600 Oak Street, FMB. Summer hours are 10am-6pm every day MO– SU. Water Aerobics are offered every MO, WE & FR at 9am. The floating obstacle course will be set up June 1-June 9. 239-463-5759.

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY
Located at the corner of Donora and Shell Mound. (3030 Shell Mound Blvd.) The Summer Show is on exhibit now in the gallery. New pieces added throughout summer months. Gallery summer hours: WE & TH 9am-12 noon. 239-463-3909. www.fortmyersbeachart.com.

BAY OAKS RECREATIONAL CAMPUS
Membership is free for all island residents. Visitors always welcome. Open MO – FR 7:30-am-9pm and SA 10am-9pm with activities for individuals and families. Pick up a newsletter for a daily list of activities, or call 239-765-4222 for more information. 2731 Oak St., FMB. 239-765-4222
 

HISTORIC COTTAGE
Island museum located at 161 Bay Rd, FMB, at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve, houses a collection of artifacts, photos and memorabilia of life on Estero Island. Free. Open WE and SA 10am-Noon.
 

MOUND HOUSE
Experience Florida’s natural and cultural history where Estero Island’s oldest standing structure sits atop an ancient Calusa Indian Mound. The Mound House is a unique archaeological and historical site on Fort Myers Beach located directly on Estero Bay and offers a variety of programs for local residents and visitors. Come see this historic treasure and check out the museum store! Grounds open sunrise to sunset at no charge. Museum Open TU, WE & SA, 9am-4pm. 451 Connecticut Street. Call 239-765-0865 for more information.
 

FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARY
Books, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi, public computers and fascinating collections. Visitors welcome! Hours: MO – FR 9am- 5pm; SA 9am-1pm. Visit the Friends Used Book Store on the 3rd floor for books, cold drinks and snacks. Friends Store open MO-FR 9:15am-4:45pm. The Library is located at 2755 Estero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162.

FEATURED PROPERTY LISTINGS


**NEW LISTING**
2532 Estero BLVD 405 Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

Pelican Watch, on Fort Myers Beach is considered one of the finest Condo Buildings on the Island, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths sitting square against the beach with unparalleled and unobstructed views up and down the white sugar sand beach. The Remodeled Kitchen is Complete with Granite Counter Tops, and Granite back splash, New Cabinetry with Stainless Steel Appliances, with Bright and Cheery Lighting. The bathrooms are up dated with granite as well. Notice the raised ceiling in the kitchen and crown molding in the living room and master bedroom and bath. Large tile set on diagonal can be found throughout. This condo needs nothing but you and your swimming suits. Sold turn key minus a few personal items. Take a walk on the sugar white sand beach, swim in the warm Gulf waters or soak up the sun , you and your family will remember your time spent at Pelican Watch on Fort Myers Beach for a life time. Road Construction is finished in front of Condo.  

2924 Estero BLVD 201
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

The sound of Gentle rolling waves captivate your soul in this beautiful location on The Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy Coastal living in this spotless money-making (already produced 27,000 of rental income in 2018) corner condo with spacious open floor plan. Luxurious Master Suite has New king size mattress and entrance to screend lanai with updated remote-control hurricane shutters. Upgraded floor tiles look like wood floors in both bedrooms. New fans circulate the Gulf Breeze in the bedrooms. Smart investment condo offers all components for successful vacation rental income because it's on the beach, offers a pool, tiki huts, and short walk to beach bar and restaraunt, fine dining, convenient location to shops, beauty services, grocery store, library, Community Center and park plus a short distance or trolley ride to Times Square area of Fort Myers Beach where the famous fishing pier is located. This is a great tourist attraction for the buyer that wants to enjoy income while owning Coastal Real Estate.

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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