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reFRESH Projects, Phase 2 Progress

Segment 2 contains all the transportation improvements: 6-foot concrete sidewalk, 2-foot grass buffer, 5-foot dedicated bicycle lane, roadway and center lane stormwater drainage system covered by brick pavers. Photos by Gary Mooney.

Estero Blvd. & Waterlines

The reFRESH Estero Boulevard Projects recently attained a significant milestone with the completion of Segment 2 work from Lovers Lane to Strandview Avenue, near Publix Supermarket. This means that the first two miles of the six-mile multiphase, multi-million dollar construction program, to upgrade, install, or replace underground utilities, waterlines, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage and the roadway are done. “The real icing on the cake for any segment that is or is nearly at completion is when people see the final roadway paving in place, and this is now over in Segment 2,” said Kaye Molnar of Cella Molnar & Associates, spokesperson for the projects. “There is not much left to do in Segment 2, other than a few minor things and some punch list items, like replacing several mailboxes. The main thing yet is to reset some of the brick pavers over the center lane stormwater drainage system, due to the fact that when we were rebuilding the southbound lane on the beachside, we all drove over those, and they are not designed to handle non-stop traffic, so we must replace some, especially around concrete grates, like we did when we completed major work in Segment 1.”  CONTINUE READING

FUN ISLAND EVENTS

• Friday, October 11th

ROAR OFFSHORE
Roar Offshore Powerboat Races on FMB Oct 10 - 13. (schedule based on information available at roaroffshore.com at press time.) 9am - 9pm - Race Village and Dry Pits Open, Salty Sam’s Race Village 10am - 3pm - Race Boat testing 4-9pm - Race Village Entertainment, Salty Sam’s Race Village.

SEA TURTLE TALK
10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Naturalist to learn about the fascinating marine turtles that visit Lovers Key each summer. Reservations required by calling 239-463-4588, Free with paid park entry.

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 by High Tide.

• Saturday, October 12th

ROAR OFFSHORE
Roar Offshore Powerboat Races on FMB Oct 10 - 13. Race course from approximately Best Western Plus to Junkanoo. (schedule based on information available at roaroffshore.com at press time.) 9am - 5pm - Race Village Open, Salty Sam’s Race Village. 10:30am - Opening Ceremonies
at DiamondHead Resort 11am - 4:30pm - Roar Offshore APBA National Championship 6:30pm - Awards Ceremony, DiamondHead 8pm - Closing Ceremonies.

SPAGHETTI DINNER
5-7pm, Silver Hall at Chapel by the Sea. Come join this friendly community dinner, open to all. Menu features spaghetti with homemade sauce and meatballs, spice sausage w/peppers and onions, salad, garlic bread, beverages and dessert, all for just $15/person. Children 10 and under free. Wine tickets 2 for $5.
 

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 by Double Standard.

• Sunday, October 13th

ROAR OFFSHORE
11am, DiamondHead Resort. OPA/Powerboat P1 National Championship Award Ceremonies (schedule based on information available at roaroffshore.com at press time.)



FEATURED HOMES ON FORT MYERS BEACH


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7360 Estero BLVD 807
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
 

Direct BEACHFRONT corner unit with outstanding sunsets and panoramic views of our Crescent Island, sandy beach, the Gulf of Mexico, and even Sanibel Island! This beautiful gulf front condo has new windows & doors plus several amenities including BBQ and picnic areas, heated pool and sundeck, bocce, Shuffleboard and 4 Har-Tru Professional Tennis Courts! You will be within walking distance to local restaurants, retails shops and marinas. Hop on the trolley to Times Square and The Pier area and savor the local offerings. Or take a short drive south into Naples for the day. Thinking about an investment that you can rent out when you are not enjoying it? Minimum rental is 7 days and this community has a great track record for attracting vacationers all year long! 

7360 Estero BLVD 808
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty

CORNER unit beachfront condo with panoramic gulf and bay views day or night! This beautiful gulf front condo has a newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sleeper sofa and many amenities including BBQ and picnic areas, heated pool and sundeck, bocce, Shuffleboard and 4 Har-Tru Professional Tennis Courts! Explore the Island...You will be within walking distance to local restaurants, retails shops and marinas. Hop on the trolley to Times Square and The Pier area and savor the local offerings. Or take a short drive south into Naples for the day. Thinking about an investment that you can rent out when you are not enjoying it? Minimum rental is 7 days and this community has a great track record for attracting vacationers all year long!