Thursday, August 6, 2020

Life on Fort Myers Beach

TOP LOCAL NEWS

Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy announces lawsuit dropped over Margaritaville

Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy announced today that the latest lawsuit over Margaritaville has been dropped after his meeting with the parties."From what I understand, it's going to be a voluntary dismissal without prejudice. It's over," Murphy said. "It's time to move on."The announcement follows a tense meeting at the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council in which supporters of Margaritaville, including several local business owners and the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, called for the lawsuit to be dropped. FULL ARTICLE AND RESOURCE


Sheriff's Office to open outreach center on Fort Myers Beach      

The site of a former realty office on property owned by TPI on Estero Boulevard across from Crescent Beach Park is being turned into a community outreach center for the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Several local businesses have joined TPI, the development company behind Margaritaville, in transforming the building into an outreach center for the Sheriff's Office. The department's substation for Fort Myers Beach will remain off Pine Ridge Road, Capt. Andrew Prisco clarified at Monday's Town of Fort Myers Beach Council meeting. FULL ARTICLE AND RESOURCE




FEATURED PROPERTIES

600 Estero Blvd # 504
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty

Gulf or Bay views from every window. Updated kitchen & baths, PLUS WASHER/DRYER in unit! 2 BEDROOM / 2 FULL BATH within walking distance to the heartbeat of the island - Times Square, for entertainment, Restaurants, shops and the pier. Easy off and on the Island. Short Steps out to the white powder sand and the beginnings of memories that will last a lifetime.



7360 Estero Blvd Apt 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.



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

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Life on Fort Myers Beach

TOP LOCAL NEWS STORIES


Margaritaville – FMB

Update: On July 9, 2020 Chris Patton filed her third lawsuit against the Town of Fort Myers Beach seeking to stop the Margaritaville – FMB Resort. This one challenges the constitutionality of the use of “exceptional circumstances” in the town’s code [Section 34-1803(a)(2)].  “Denied.” That’s the entire decision from the Florida Second District Court of Appeals in the case of Chris Patton vs. Town of Fort Myers Beach and TPI-FMB, issued July 8, 2020. No opinion, no equivocation, just “Denied.” The decision indicated that all three appeals court judges – Northcutt, Kelly and Atkinson agreed with the decision. Tom Torgerson, representing TPI Hospitality, was “pretty darn excited” about the decision on Wednesday morning and immediately wanted to thank the Fort Myers Beach community for its ongoing support over the almost two-year-long “ridiculous legal challenge.” 




Projects to Watch on FMB


South End Boardwalk
The owners of Texas Hold ‘Em LLC and Squeeze Me Inn LLC properties at 8150 & 8170 Estero Boulevard have sought permission to construct a dune walkover boardwalk adjacent to the Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area (CWA) from their properties to the beach for the past four years. As the process moved along, the owners received a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit in 2016; a 2017 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission permit; and in 2018 a DEP construction permit. In October 2019, the Town’s LPA approved the structure with conditions by a unanimous vote, though Town staff recommended against it, leaving only Council permission needed. Fort Myers Beach has several significant projects currently on the drawing board, under construction, or in litigation that – prior to the COVID-19 economic downturn – The Island Sand Paper planned to see through to their conclusions and share with readers. Now in our final issue, here is a brief recap of what’s happening with eight major projects and what their immediate future may hold. Full article and resource 



FEATURED PROPERTIES ON FORT MYERS BEACH
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188 Washington AVE
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931  
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty

Full of charm and located just a short walk to the sugary sand and gulf waters of Fort Myers Beach. Boasting BRAND NEW luxury vinyl flooring throughout in OCT 2019, NEW A/C JULY 2019, and NEWER WASHER/DRYER barely used. A spacious 2 BED/2BATH elevated home with cozy fireplace, vaulted ceilings and a screened balcony the width of the home to enjoy morning coffee, lazy afternoons, or an evening glass of wine. Or soak up the sun on the south facing ground level patio and rear yard with room for a cocktail pool. Your beach cottage comes with a 1-YEAR HOME PROTECTION PLAN at closing for the lucky buyer. Home located on a WEEKLY RENTAL street making it a great opportunity for the investor looking for rental income as well. 



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!   

Monday, July 6, 2020

Life on Fort Myers Beach

TOP LOCAL NEWS STORIES

Welcome and Discovery Center Rises
Early 2021 Opening Targeted at Lover’s Key State Park
When you pass through the Ranger Station entry at Lovers Key State Park (LKSP) and drive roughly a half-mile down the main road, a sign directs you to a blind right-hand turn to Parking Lot #3. As soon as you make that zig, an unexpected sight literally catches you by surprise – the currently under-construction Welcome & Discovery Center (WDC) rising majestically above the park! “You come around that corner and suddenly there is the building, and that initial sight never gets old,” marveled Deb Voorhees, Executive Director of The Friends of Lovers Key State Park (FOLKS). “I’ve been talking about this for three years, but we have other FOLKS Board Members who have been dreaming about this for over a decade, so I can only imagine their excitement. When you climb the construction stairs and see the second floor view, it fills me full of chills and gives me a sense of purpose.” Full article and resource



Library To Add Security
During their regular June 23 Library Board of Directors meeting, the four members present voted unanimously to pursue immediately the hiring a security officer to be on site during library hours and make arrangements for a long term security contract at their next meeting. Attending the meeting in person were Chair Sallie Seabury and Rick Sebastian; attending via Zoom were Secretary Jan Fleming and Erik LaFave. The trigger for this change was a report by Library Director Cletus Poser about an incident that day in which a patron he identified as “Ricky Miller” became upset that some library staff members and Garden Club members were in his way and began shouting, using foul language and threatened them, including telling a staff member that he would, “bash her head in.”
Poser indicated that he contacted the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the individual would be trespassed from the library. The husband of one of the threatened staff members attended the meeting and relayed her and his own concerns about the need for a security guard to protect both staff and patrons. Another staff member present at the meeting agreed, “Mr. Miller is not the only one who has made threats against the staff. We do have to provide some sort of security, possibly a private company, maybe a metal detector. This is the first library out of seven where I’ve worked, that doesn’t have a metal detector.  Full article and resource




FEATURED PROPERTY LISTINGS


New Listing
7360 Estero Blvd Ph 2
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

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7360 Estero Blvd Ph 2, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931  7360 Estero Blvd Ph 2, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Fort Myers Beach PENTHOUSE CORNER unit beachfront condo with panoramic gulf and bay views day or night! Tile floors throughout, Granite Counter tops. Beach access, very Large swimming pool, Tennis courts, shuffleboard, 2 Grilling areas. Across from Villa Santini Plaza with several good restaurants, and great shopping And marina to buy or store your boat, all within walking distance. Easy on and off the south end of Island to Bonita Beach and Naples.



21381 Widgeon TER
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Listing provided by Lahaina Realty 
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Over a third of an acre surrounded by nearly 500' of waterfront on 3 sides with over 200' of frontage on the bay! This lush estate boasts several observation decks, an extended pier to your own bayfront covered dock & lift and spacious courtyard heated pool. 4 separate private guest suites and 1 guest apartment. Wired for surround sound in the main home & pool area. Double doors lead you into the 2 story caged pool area with pavered deck. Lush landscaping surrounds the home on all sides, with walking trails to secret gardens.




251 Randy LN
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
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Fort Myers Beach Prime Mid-island Location. Boaters Dream Home! Glenview Manor Subdivision is considered by most to be the nicest neighborhood on Fort Myers Beach. Glenview Manor is also one of the highest elevation subdivisions on the Island. 3 Bedroom/2 Full Bath with beachy decor and 2 car attached garage. Close to Publix and short walk to beach. Updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances. Dock w/ lift, only moments to bay and gulf accessl. BRAND NEW ROOF 2019, IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS, AC NEW in 2016. Sought after island neighborhood, this one won't last! Sold with American Home Shield Home Warranty.

  

 

Monday, June 15, 2020

Life on Fort Myers Beach

TOP LOCAL NEWS

Hurricane Prep, Know Your Zone
Evacuation zones are labeled A to E, with A being the most susceptible to storm surge and wind damage. As a storm approaches, the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, will issue evacuation orders in phases, with the zones most at risk being first, often while the skies are still clear and the sun shining. Don’t let the clear skies fool you.
The areas closest to the Gulf in Lee County are in the A zone, including all the barrier islands: Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island. You might be surprised to know that Evacuation Zone A also includes areas along the Caloosahatchee River upstream to nearly Alva. Zone A also extends all the way to U.S. 41 from College Parkway to Bonita Beach Road, where Zone A reaches all the way to I-75. Keep this in mind as you decide where to go when you evacuate. Do not move from one Zone A area to another. Map of the mandatory evacuation area, Zone A, for Hurricane Irma as of September 8, 2017. Map courtesy of Lee County. Why evacuate? Storm surge flooding can easily overwash our island in a storm. Water comes up quickly, but recedes very slowly, often hiding road damage under flood waters. The water and the ground can be contaminated by chemicals and raw sewage. Power will be out for a long time. Tap water may be unsafe. Cell service will be patchy, if available at all. If you choose not to evacuate, you may not be able to leave after the storm due to storm damage. Full article and resource



Margaritaville Battle to District Court  
3 Judge Panel Hears Patton Appeal
On Tuesday morning, lawyers for Island resident Chris Patton, the Town of Fort Myers Beach and TPI/Margaritaville presented oral arguments in front of the 2nd District Court of Appeals (DCA) via a Zoom virtual meeting in the case of Patton vs. the Town of Fort Myers Beach regarding the approval of the TPI/Margaritaville Resort on May 21, 2018. The three judge DCA panel, composed of Judge Stevan T. Northcutt, Judge J. Andrew Atkins and Judge Patricia J. Kelly heard oral arguments from Ralf Brookes representing Chris Patton, Russell Schropp for TPI/Margaritaville and John Herin, Jr. for the Town of Fort Myers Beach.  Full article and resource 



FEATURED PROPERTY LISTINGS



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701 Matanzas Ct, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 701 Matanzas Ct, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Terrific cottage on desirable north end. Beach access across street. 4 Bedroom 2 bath. Nicely Renovated, in Beachy colors. With original wood floors and ceiling in living room. Granite Kitchen counters.Sought after island neighborhood, close walking distance to Times Square with good restaurants. This one won't last! Sold with American Home Shield Home Warranty. Pool Company reports room for 12 X 24 pool.


 
NEW LISTING
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
111 Estrellita Dr, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 111 Estrellita Dr, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 
Beautifully updated Florida waterfront home on one of the deepest quick gulf access canals on the island. Large spacious lot offers plenty of room for entertaining or a private paradise. Open concept living with vaulted ceilings, contemporary upgrades with beach casual decor. For you boaters there is a covered boat dock with 10, 000 lb lift on a deep water canal just minutes to the bay, gulf & open water. New Roof 2019, Water Heater 2019, AC in 2018, kitchen w/ SS appliances and Washer/Dryer all new in 2016, and many other upgrades too numerous to mention! 50 amp RV outlet added in 2017. Master bath features vintage art deco tile, modern vanity and sink and a stylish barn door. Resort style pool with tanning ledge and expansive pavered sundeck, Crushed shell landscaping for easy maintenance and a large yard just waiting for your chickee hut pool side bar! Want a day at the beach instead, the access is just steps away to Island's End surgary beach and Big Carlos Pass. Your new home in paradise comes with a 1 Year Home Protection Plan. 


Listing provided by Lahaina Realty 
251 Randy Ln, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 251 Randy Ln, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Fort Myers Beach Prime Mid-island Location. Boaters Dream Home! Glenview Manor Subdivision is considered by most to be the nicest neighborhood on Fort Myers Beach. Glenview Manor is also one of the highest elevation subdivisions on the Island. 3 Bedroom/2 Full Bath with beachy decor and 2 car attached garage. Close to Publix and short walk to beach. Updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances. Dock w/ lift, only moments to bay and gulf accessl. BRAND NEW ROOF 2019, IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS, AC NEW in 2016. Sought after island neighborhood, this one won't last! Sold with American Home Shield Home Warranty. 


Monday, June 1, 2020

Life on Fort Myers Beach

- Island Update -  Coronavirus -


TOP NEWS

Restaurant Dining Returns to FMB
Four Owners Discuss Changes
On March 20, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis closed all restaurants for on-premises dining, limiting them to carryout and delivery service. Over six weeks later, on May 4, he allowed Florida restaurants to reopen for outdoor dining and 25% of indoor capacity, then expanded that to 50% capacity on May 18, with Lee County taking the additional step to allow establishments with outdoor dining options to temporarily expand those. The Governor’s ongoing restrictions on outdoor dining include required social distancing. Seating at bar counters in restaurants remains prohibited and bars, as defined by more than 50% of revenue from alcohol sales, remain closed by DeSantis’ Executive Orders. As Fort Myers Beach restaurants gradually continue the slow climb up from a near total shutdown, the Island Sand Paper spoke with four owners of local restaurants to hear about their experiences. Full article and resource



Fort Myers Beach Library to Open June 1
Three Board Seats Up For Election
Those readers who have reluctantly switched to an e-reader over the past few months due to reduced access to hardcopy books will be thrilled to learn that the Fort Myers Beach Library will reopen on Monday, June 1! Library patrons have been able to reserve books and drive by to pick them up for a few weeks, but shelf surfers will now be able to browse to their heart’s content. The library will open at 50% capacity, with four computers available for public use. Computer time will be limited to 30 minutes and computers will be cleaned between users. The Living Room/periodical room, children’s play room and cafĂ© will remain closed and there will be no puzzle table. The decision on whether to open Beachcomber Books, the Friends of the Library used book store, is pending.



FEATURED PROPERTY LISTINGS


Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
Beautiful Gulf front Unit at Islands End Fort Myers Beach. Panoramic Views of the Gulf of Mexico Lovers key State park and the white sand beaches. Lots of windows for views everywhere and cross breezes. Please be sure to watch Virtual Tour.** Island's End amenities include 2 community pools, hot tub, tennis courts, BBQ grills and a kayak launching spot. Sold Turn Key Furnished. Sit on the lanai and watch the sunset. Please be sure to watch the Virtual Tour. This is true paradise!  



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!  


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!  

Monday, May 18, 2020

Life on Fort Myers Beach

TOP LOCAL NEWS STORIES



Beach Hibernation Eases
Restaurants, Hotels Open
The Island Sand Paper is back with a print issue after a two month absence and the biggest news in our community remains the COVID-19 pandemic. Lee County announced its first three positive cases on March 7, but the first effect felt on Fort Myers Beach was when the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted on March 13 to cancel the Shrimp Festival on March 14 & 15 and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16. Those two actions sent shock waves through the community and focused everyone’s attention on the pandemic. Within a couple of weeks, Fort Myers Beach would see precautions taken that closed beaches, hotels and restaurants right in the heart of season, actions that were inconceivable just days before. Full article and resource




Turtle Time Starts With a Bang
5 Nests on April 30
Sea turtle nesting season was to officially start on Fort Myers Beach on May 1, running through October 31, but no one told the turtles! On Thursday morning, April 30, a record-setting five loggerhead sea turtle nests were found on the island, reported Eve Haverfield, who founded the non-profit Turtle Time in 1989 to benefit marine turtles on Big Hickory Island as well as Bonita, Bunche and Fort Myers Beaches. One lucky Turtle Time volunteer discovered four, on one of the most magical days of her life! Eve related, “Five nests in one day – especially before the actual start of nesting season – is incredible and absolutely thrilling. I have been monitoring our beaches for 30 years now and on Sanibel for 10 years before that, and never had a day like this and it is not even May 1 yet! All Southwest Florida beaches have a friendly competition, with Sanibel already having 20 loggerhead nests and even two leatherbacks, so it was nice to have ‘bragging rights’ for one day! In previous years, it was not uncommon to find two Fort Myers Beach nests in one morning, and a few times over the decades, we even found three, but five is amazing! Even better is that all five are from the midpoint of the beach on up so they all stand excellent chances of successfully hatching.”


Featured Homes — Best Scottsdale Realtor 

21381 Widgeon TER
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931  
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
 
Hidden Bayfront Retreat located on it's own island peninsula in gated Flamingo Harbour on the mid southern end of Fort Myers Beach. Ideal Corporate Retreat. Over a third of an acre surrounded by nearly 500' of waterfront on 3 sides with over 200' of frontage on the bay! This lush estate boasts several observation decks, an extended pier to your own bayfront covered dock & lift and spacious courtyard heated pool. 4 separate private guest suites and 1 guest apartment. Wired for surround sound in the main home & pool area. Double doors lead you into the 2 story caged pool area with paved deck. Lush landscaping surrounds the home on all sides, with walking trails to secret gardens.  CLICK HERE



143 Driftwood LN
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
2019 Construction Waterfront home on Gulf Access canal. Five bedrooms boasting en-suite baths each w/ their own glass tile design, plus a powder room featuring ship lap style walls. Beautiful New England knotty pine wide plank wood floors throughout! Upper level living area consists of the 4 guest rooms & baths, huge laundry room, and upper level balcony with views down the canal and towards the beach. Main living level features living/dining, open concept gourmet kitchen equipped with gas range and large center island for prepping & dining, Quartz counter tops & stainless steel appliances. CLICK HERE



2532 Estero BLVD 403
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty 
Pelican Watch is sitting square against the beach with unparalleled and unobstructed views up and down the white sugar sand beach. IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS, plantation shutters and hurricane shutters on lanai. The Remodeled Kitchen is Complete with Updated Cabinetry , Stainless Steel Appliances, and Bright and Cheery Lighting. The bathrooms are updated as well. Notice the raised ceiling in the kitchen and crown molding in the living room, master bedroom and bath. Pelican Watch Condos has a large pool and hot tub with ample room for everyone to enjoy. CLICK HERE


 

Monday, May 4, 2020

Life on Fort Myers Beach


LOCAL NEWS




Fort Myers Beach Opens Beaches and Beach ParkingFMB Opens Beaches and Beach Parking
Town Opens Property Grounds
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted unanimously to lift COVID-19 beach-related restrictions and reopen the beach, beach accesses and public parking beginning Saturday, May 2. They took this and associated actions at a 2-hour virtual Special Meeting on Friday, May 1. In addition to opening the beach, the beach access parking will reopen along with the public areas at the Bay Oaks Recreational Center, Mound House and Newton Beach Park, as well as the Newton Beach Park public restroom, but not the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool. The Town will strictly enforce all Center for Disease Control guidelines and social distancing regulations but visitors do not need to wear masks. Mayor Ray Murphy began the meeting by immediately making a motion to “reopen our beach and parking, and for exercise the Mound House and Bay Oaks Recreational Center outside grounds, all tomorrow.” Council member Jim Atterholt seconded the motion, but Vice Mayor Rexann Hosafros state that “I do not feel comfortable moving forward with that before we hear the Public Comments,” with Atterholt agreeing. Full story and article resource 


COVID-19 Updates


As the Southwest Florida community begins reopening from COVID-19-related closures and limitations, several announcements were made Friday.
Testing Site Opens The CenturyLink Sports Complex, home of Minnesota Twins Spring Training, will host a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site beginning Monday, May 4. Testing will be available Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, with the last car admitted at 3pm. No appointment, doctor’s order or symptoms are required to be tested. The test is free.  This site is expected to be able to provide 400 tests per day. Test results are expected in 48 hours. This is a State of Florida Department of Health testing location. Assistance will be provided by the National Guard and Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Location: 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers.
Fort Myers Beach The sandy beaches of Fort Myers Beach will be open for all as of Saturday morning, along with beach access parking areas. The grounds of Mound House, Newton Park and Bay Oaks will be open for exercise.
State Parks Open On Monday, May 4, select Florida State Parks will open for the first time since March 23, allowing limited activities. Phase One of the parks’ reopening includes about 80 parks and trails. Lovers Key State Park will open just its boat ramp on Monday May 4. A complete list of open parks and available amenities can be found at www.floridastateparks.org


 
Featured Properties Available On Fort Myers Beach



8402 Estero BLVD 202
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty 
 
 Beautiful Gulf front Unit at Islands End Fort Myers Beach. Panoramic Views of the Gulf of Mexico Lovers key State park and the white sand beaches. Lots of windows for views everywhere and cross breezes. Please be sure to watch Virtual Tour.** Island's End amenities include 2 community pools, hot tub, tennis courts, BBQ grills and a kayak launching spot. Sold Turn Key Furnished. Sit on the lanai and watch the sunset. Please be sure to watch the Virtual Tour. This is true paradise! 
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600 Estero BLVD 504
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty 
FORT MYERS BEACH NORTH END DIRECT BEACH FRONT Weekly rental Condo with onsite rental management (optional). Gulf or Bay views from every window. Updated kitchen & baths, PLUS WASHER/DRYER in unit! 2 BEDROOM / 2 FULL BATH within walking distance to the heartbeat of the island - Times Square, for entertainment, Restaurants, shops and the pier. Easy off and on the Island. Short Steps out to the white powder sand and the beginnings of memories that will last a lifetime. Unit being sold “Turnkey” so just bring your toothbrush and start enjoying all the beach has to offer!   CLICK HERE for more info. 




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. CLICK HERE for more info.