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Water Woes Continue

Cyanobacteria Moves Downriver

In the past week, while green algae and Red Tide continue to plague our area waterways, United States Senator Bill Nelson hosted an informational meeting in Fort Myers, Florida Governor Rick Scott conducted a boat tour and declared a State of Emergency for Lee and six other counties, the United States Army Corps of Engineers temporarily suspended water releases from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River and President Donald Trump announced the Office of Management & Budget is formulating funding for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir south of the lake. With this in mind, Rae Ann Wessel, the Natural Resources Policy Director for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, reviewed our local water quality situation.  FULL STORY

Historic Cottage Update

The Cottage ready for the move from its original location at 3360 Estero Blvd. Photo by M. Layfield

Fort Myers Beach is known for its unique sights and scenery, but a very unusual one occurred during the middle of the night of June 18, 2017, when one of the most historic cottages in the history of the beach moved north down Estero Boulevard and over the Matanzas Pass Bridge on the back of a flatbed truck! Local real estate developer Joe Orlandini, working in conjunction with the Estero Island Historic Society (EIHS) and various governmental entities, saved the structure from demolition, with the hope of eventually restoring and relocating it near the EIHS Museum and Nature Center’s two existing historic cottages near the Matanzas Pass Preserve entrance at 161 Bay Road. After more than a year, however, this has yet to occur.  FULL STORY

FUN ISLAND EVENTS

• Friday,  July 20th

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.
 

GEMS OF THE SEA
10:30am, Beach Library. Join Maria Van Boekel, former wholesale gem dealer, as she talks about a variety of beautiful gems that can be found around the world. Pre-register  239-765-8162.
 

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, July 21st

FAMILY ADVENTURES TOUR
10am, Mound House. 

SHELL MOUND TOUR
11am & 2pm, Mound House.

MOUND HOUSE TOUR
1pm, 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 Double Standard.
 

TRIVIA
7pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead

• Sunday, July 22nd

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE? 

Greg Watts, 12-5pm;
Sailor Larry 5-9pm,
Petey’s Upper Deck
 

Frank Thompson, 1-5pm;
Bill Zink 6-10pm, PierSide
 

Clive Live 1-5pm;
Mike O’Neil 5:30-9:30pm,
Nauti Parrot Dock Bar
 

Deb & the Dynamics
1-4pm, Doc Ford’s
 

Shawn Russell
1-4pm, Cabanas at Diamondhead
 

Barry Lawrence
1-5pm, Sunset Beach

Featured Properties on Fort Myers Beach

18243 Deep Passage LN Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

BIG BOATERS DREAM! One of the DEEPEST, QUICKEST, MOST DIRECT GULF WATER access canals in SWFL, with no bridges! SPACIOUS HOME WITH EXTRA LARGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT. BRAND NEW KITCHEN, FLOORING, LANDSCAPING, SPRINKLER SYSTEM, MASTER BATH, and Freshly painted throughout. Wide open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, skylights, huge eat-in kitchen and full width balcony w/ modern cable rail overlooking salt water pool and canal. Climate controlled walk-in wine room. Large master bedroom with double french doors opening to balcony for beautiful sunrises. MB with dual vanities, large glass shower, & contemporary soaking tub. Lower level includes large 4th bedroom - extra large office/den w/ double french doors to patio - media room - and huge game room with tiki bar that walks out to salt water pool. This beautiful spacious home located on the deepest water gulf access canal includes large 3 car garage w/ electric hook up to accommodate your RV or TESLA. ADDITIONAL FLOATING DOCK ACCOMMODATES AT LEASE A 60' YACHT, with electric. This attractive home or investment property has it all! WEEKLY RENTALS ALLOWED. 

5480 Estero BLVD 201 Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

Sizzling Sunsets and Fantastic Income! Cornerstone Beach Resort has it all!! Built in 2004, this is one of the few newer beachfront buildings on Fort Myers Beach. This resort has only 12 units, giving it a very private tropical oasis feeling. Gorgeous interior with higher ceilings and tropical decor. You can make this condominium your family's beach getaway and then take advantage of the condo-hotel program to maximize your rental income. 2017 net rental income to the owner was and incredible $36,102! This second floor unit is a full on direct beach-front with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Views span all the way from Naples to Sanibel Island. This condo comes turnkey furnished with granite counters, tile floors, wood cabinets, and flat screen TV's in both the living and bedroom. Resort complex offers barbeque grill area with picnic tables, swimming pool and putting green! Convenient trolley stop at the front of the building with access to Time Square or south to Santini Plaza and further on to Lovers Key State park. This Condo-Hotel is an investors dream - Don't let this one slip away. 

Phillip Babcock

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