Life on Fort Myers Beach

Turtle Season Officially Starts May 1st

Adult loggerhead sea turtle.

“Our local beaches had a record-shattering number of sea turtle nests in 2017,” reported Eve Haverfield, founder of Turtle Time, Inc., a non-profit established in 1989 to benefit nesting marine turtles on Big Hickory Island and Bonita, Bunche, and Fort Myers Beaches. “If we and the turtles are lucky, 2019 could potentially break that mark!” Eve explained the reason for 2019 optimism. “Adult Loggerhead sea turtles, the only species that nests on Fort Myers Beach, return every other year, so we compare this season to 2017 and that was a banner one! We had 99 Fort Myers Beach nests, breaking the 2016 record of 92, a significant increase from the 73 of 2015, and a far cry from our first year when we had just five! Bonita Beach also set a record with 206 nests, more than doubling the 101 from 2015 and shattering 2016’s record of 160. Big Hickory Island ended up with 22 nests, while Bunche Beach did not have any, but that is not a surprise, as it is part of the mainland and the most we ever had there was just two. When you add up those figures, we had 327 nests in 2017, up from 270 from 2016 and 183 in 2015, so that is why we are so hopeful for 2019!” In 2018, Turtle Time had 297 total nests, including 68 on Fort Myers Beach.  FULL STORY

 

May Fun, ALL Month Long!
 

FORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL
2600 Oak Street, FMB. Open 10am-4pm daily. 

FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY
Located at the corner of Donora and Shell Mound. (3030 Shell Mound Blvd.) Gallery hours: WE & TH 9am -noon. Stop by to see the Summer Show exhibit. Free admission. 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- 8pm and SA 10am-8pm with activities for individuals and families. Closed May 25 & 27. Pick up a newsletter for a daily list of activities or call 239-765-4222 for more information. 2731 Oak St.,FMB.
 

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. Tour times and programs subject to change.
 

FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARY
Books, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi, public computers and fascinating collections. Visitors welcome! Stop by the 3rd floor Commons to view the artwork of the Library Artist of the Month, 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. Closed May 27.

Featured Properties on Fort Myers Beach, Florida

461 Palermo CIR
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
   

Southern charm beckons you into a sunny Key West waterfront home located in the heart of the island on a deep water easy gulf access canal. Top level offers 2 guest bedrooms and Jack & Jill full bath, plus the second master suite with walk-in closet, private canal side balcony, and access to the rooftop cupola with panoramic views! Main level features open concept living space with soaring ceilings, transoms atop wide casing windows w/ custom window treatments, gourmet kitchen w/ commercial style gas range/oven, pot filler, custom cabinetry, lattice style tile back splash, large center island/breakfast bar, dining nook, living area with sliders to balcony, plus laundry room, powder room and the main master suite with a balcony to capture the afternoon sun & an on-suite office w/ private balcony too. 

7400 Estero BLVD 123 Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

 

DIRECT GULF FRONT CORNER Condo on the sugary white sand of Fort Myers Beach. Updated cantina style kitchen features solid surface counter tops w/ breakfast bar, soft close cabinetry, matching white appliances, travertine tile back splash w/ picturesque accent tiles. Lighted inset wall alcoves complete the ambiance. Ceramic tile floors and white plantation shutters throughout. Two master suites each with it's own en suite updated full bath with walk in shower. The guest bath has been enlarged from the original tiny baths that were standard with original units. Electric Shutters and reflective tint (you can see out, but no one can see in!) on windows and lanai. Newer ac unit.