Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Life on Fort Myers Beach


TOP NEWS
Margaritaville Plants Flag on FMB

Late last week, TPI Hospitality announced that it would partner with Margaritaville Holdings as they develop their new 254-room Margaritaville Resort in the heart of the Fort Myers Beach downtown district. The news rippled through the Island community, delivering on the promise of a resort that would blend into the unique, laid-back vibe of Fort Myers Beach. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, the Margaritaville brand emphasizes comfortable relaxation, fun and an unmistakable laid-back Island vibe. Deemed “casual-luxe,” the resort will sit on seven acres at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge with both beachfront amenities and bayside resort rooms. The beachside property will take up the area from what is now the Pierview Hotel to approximately the Mermaid Lounge. On the bayside, the bulk of the resort will fill the current Helmerich Plaza, including all but the former Seafarer’s and Ocean Jewels (now Chamber of Commerce) properties in the block surrounded by Estero Blvd, Crescent St. and Fifth St. Lee County owns the Seafarer’s site while TPI Hospitality agreed to donate the Ocean Jewels property to the Town of Fort Myers Beach and clear the land it sits on by the end of September 2018.


Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Brown Hosts Critical Wildlife Area Walk
The southern end of Estero Island is home to a protected beach habitat that features a vast array of shorebirds unlike any other place on Earth. Known as The Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area (CWA), the 50-acre site extends from close to the southern end of Fort Myers Beach several miles north, to near the Wyndham Garden Hotel. “It’s always good to be here at the Little Estero Island CWA,” said Biologist Britt Brown of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to roughly a dozen people at the “Beach Nesting Birds” program sponsored by the Mound House last Friday morning, June 8. “It’s wonderful to see so many friendly people, as I love speaking to the public!” CWAs increase the chance of successful shorebird nesting by reducing the possibility of further population declines by decreasing human disturbances to nesting colonies that might otherwise abandon the site. The FWC established CWAs under the Florida Administration Code to protect, with landowner support, important wildlife concentrations during crucial life cycle periods like nesting and migration. Florida designated the Little Estero Island CWA, a favorite spot for birds, in 1992, to protect this significant nesting area, important over-wintering spot and foraging region for at least 68 species of endangered shore and wading birds, including Snowy and Wilson’s plovers; willet and black skimmers; Sandwich, Royal, and Least terns; American oystercatchers; great blue herons; brown pelicans; green, snowy, and reddish egrets, Ruddy turnstones; and roseate spoonbills, as well as sea turtles. FULL STORY



UPCOMING ISLAND EVENTS


  • Thursday, June 21st
National Seashell Day
FORM A HUMAN SEASHELL
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6:30am, Outrigger Resort, 6200 Estero Blvd, FMB. Celebrate National Seashell Day on Fort Myers Beach by participating in the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau’s effort to set a Guinness World Record for the most people forming an image of a seashell. Must register in advance at bit.ly/SeashellFMB No parking available at the Outrigger, so trolleys will be provided from the Beach Park & Ride on Summerlin Square Dr. and the Lovers Key event field, 8700 Estero Blvd. Registered participants will receive a free hat and t-shirt. Wear khaki colored shorts/pants. No pets allowed. For more info visit www.leevcb.com

ART SHOW
9am-noon, Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery. Summer Show on exhibit.


  • Friday, June 22nd
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
10am, Lovers Key State Park. Take a mile-long guided hike along the Black Island Trail with a park ranger to learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in this maritime hammock. Free with park entry. Reservations required 239-463-4588.
 
SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with High Tide.


  • Saturday, June 23rd
ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE
10am, Mound House.
 
SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with West of Galway.
 
TRIVIA
7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead
 
ROCKET MAN
8:00pm, Center for the Performing Arts, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Join Rus Anderson For “Rocket Man: The Elton John Tribute Show” as he recreates the magic of a young Elton John like no other. The performance is an extremely sincere, intense & visual spectacle, filled with ballads and driving rock songs. Tickets begin at $30. 239-495-8989



FEATURED PROPERTY LISTINGS


Exquisite custom built home, located in the much desired boating community of Fairview Isles on Fort Myers Beach. Intersecting canal and bay views from your living, dining, master and outdoor patio. Built in 2016 and professionally decorated, this home has many high end upgrades including, 8 foot solid core interior doors, Kitchen Kraft cabinetry, Quartz Counter tops, under counter lighting, GE Cafe Series Appliances, huge Butlers Pantry. The master suite offers 2 walk-in closets and the bath is like entering your own spa retreat, with free standing Maxx tub and remote controlled shower with rain head, body sprays and hand held. Outdoor entertaining is no problem in this home, upstairs there is a large patio with built in wet bar & grill and downstairs a spacious deck with salt water heated pool & spa. Under air family room in the lower level allows for watching the big game. 2 tandum garages to fit 4 cars or your toys. New seawall, 40 ft dock with Azek decking, an additional 25 feet for the boat dock with a 10K lb boat lift and cover, completes this home package. Easy gulf access, and located close to shopping, dining and entertainment. Deeded beach access as well. 






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