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Business Community Weighs In on Margaritaville

It is now two months since the Fort Myers Beach Town Council gave their final and unanimous approval to the controversial TPI-FMB Downtown Redevelopment Resort Proposal, after a three-year process and nearly 14 years after Hurricane Charley devastated the downtown area on August 13, 2004. Since then, TPI-FMB announced that the Margaritaville brand, made famous by singer Jimmy Buffett, would be its corporate marketing affiliate. With council approval now in the rearview mirror and two months passed to calm emotions and provide perspective, several Fort Myers Beach business leaders at the July 12 Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce luncheon provided their opinion on the Margaritaville Resort.  FULL ARTICLE 

How to Improve Water Quality

Fort Myers Beach remains poised between two water quality threats. The ongoing Red Tide bloom in the Gulf of Mexico hovers offshore, where it’s been since October 2017. From the other direction, the blue-green cyanobacteria bloom that arrived with water releases from Lake Okeechobee in June persists in the Caloosahatchee River, canals in Cape Coral and North and South Fort Myers. Algae has also been spotted in Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach canals, though not in the numbers or with the toxic microcystin bacteria seen elsewhere. This persistent double threat has created a level of interest in water quality that has illuminated the exceedingly complex nature of something as seemingly simple as clean water. It’s garnered the attention of everyone effected by water quality, from visiting beachgoers wondering why the water is darker than normal to the halls of Congress where, this week, a contingent of Sanibel representatives brought a call for action to improve and protect the quality of water in our state. FULL ARTICLE

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS 

ALL AUGUST LONG
 FORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL
2600 Oak Street, FMB. Summer hours are 10am-6pm every day MO – SU. Water Aerobics every MO, WE & FR at 9am. Swim Lessons offered. Call for details and registration. 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 the 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, is open MO-FR 9:15am-4:45pm. 2755 Estero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162.


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21671 Madera RD Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 

Mid Island custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, gulf access canal, pool home in the prestigious Yachtsmans Cove subdivision. This subdivision includes a Tennis court, and a waterside boardwalk around the whole canal / basin. This custom home includes Tall ceilings and eight foot doors throughout the home, with Italian Porcelain tile in the upper level. The lower level, and pool deck, accessible by elevator or stairs features Brazilian Travertine Tile. The Master Suite features a Kohler Air Bubble tub with Chromatic Therapy and heated back rest. And separate shower. Your Salt water pool has a jetted resistance current with smart features to deliver a complete fitness program for all ages. The covered boat dock with a 10,000 lb lift awaits your special Yacht or boat to take you to the Gulf without stopping for bridges. The board walk and tennis court are maintained by the home owners association. Walking via the deeded beach access is only 1 block to the sand and gulf. Your new home has 6476 sq feet of living area.


5 Fairview BLVD Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 

Welcome to Fairview Isles on Fort Myers Beach. This quiet gulf access neighborhood is located on the south end of the island, deep & wide canal gulf access. Deeded beach access and short walk to shopping, dining and entertainment plaza. Wonderful square footage (nearly 2100) in this updated 3 bedroom pool home. Spacious open floor plan with lots of natural light. Adorable sitting area off the pool deck with window seat. Like to entertain? This home also offers a built in bar area with sliders to the pool deck. Updates to kitchen, flooring and baths. Kitchen offers large island with wine cooler & granite counters. Large laundry room. Master bedroom has newly tiled shower and walk in closet. Split bedrooms. Heated caged pool, 7K boat lift & dock complete this package. It's time to buy that dream home you've been waiting for! 

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