Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Fort Myers Beach Top News & Entertainment Events






Pink Shell designated a Clean Marina
Less than six months after commemorating a newly constructed state-of-the-art marina with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials at a well-known beach resort on Estero Island have another reason for celebration.On Aug. 2, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina at 275 Estero Blvd. was officially designated a Clean Marina by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- See more at: http://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/page/content.detail/id/523670/Pink-Shell-designated-a-Clean-Marina.html?nav=5051#sthash.ElJKqB2M.dpuf


Water Wars Escalate

With smelly, brown, nutrient-polluted water pouring into the Caloosahatchee from Lake Okeechobee and no end in sight, the water wars are heating up all over the state of Florida. Just this week, Governor Rick Scott sent a scathing letter to the Army Corps of Engineers' Southeastern Headquarters in Atlanta accusing them of 'not doing their job'. Fort Myers Beach Mayor Alan Mandel has appeared on countless news networks begging folks to write their congressmen and local conservationists and politicians have been busy planning meetings and rallies to get people behind the idea that something needs to change and it needs to change soon. Read more at: http://www.islandsandpaper.com/issue-654.aspx
Thursday, August 29th

ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR OF MATANZAS PASS PRESERVE AND
HURRICANE BAY
9am-1pm. An interesting area of our Estuary. Wander in America’s only
Mangrove Forest. See many birds, herons, egrets, pelicans, osprey,
roseate spoonbills, dolphins, manatees and more. 239-694-5513.

 
 INTRODUCTION TO URBAN FARMING
10:30am, Beach Library. 
Santiago Dechoch looks at self-sustainability, looking at gardening from a condo, participating in a community garden, and other small beach spaces into
fruitful, 'vegetableful' real estate. 239-765-8162.



Friday, August 30th
 
THE SEA TURTLES OF LOVERS KEY TALK
10am, Lovers Key State Park. 
Join a park ranger to learn about the fascinating life of the marine turtles
that visit Lovers Key each summer. Learn about their life and nesting behavior. 
Free with park entry. Reservations required. 239-463-4588

AFTERNOON MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY
1:30pm, Beach Library.
"Hitler's Children" a film by Chanoch Ze'evi, International Documentary Film
Festival Amsterdam. 83 minutes with English subtitles. 239-765-8162

Saturday, August 31st

SUNSET CELEBRATION WITH RAILHEAD
5-10pm. Time
Square. Live music, food and fun!

For Waterfront Property Sales on Fort Myers Beach:
Phillip Babcock
 

Century 21 TriPower Reality 239-994-4572
Follow this link to search for all properties for sale in South West Florida:
  For a free evaluation of your home or condo current value go to www.FreeFortMyersHomeValues.com you will receive 3 recent property sales and 3 current properties for sale, and the current market value of your property
Receive a Free Home Warranty, value $450.00, with each property purchase or listing above $150,000

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Top News and Entertainment on Fort Myers Beach





Wal-Mart project yields traffic concerns
Wal-Mart project yields traffic concerns

Town officials are concerned about an expected increase in traffic that may affect already congested driving lanes to Fort Myers Beach if one of the largest retailer corporations in the world moves into the abandoned Summerlin Square property at the corner of San Carlos Boulevard and Summerlin Road.

See more at: http://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/page/content.detail/id/523580/Wal-Mart-project-yields-traffic-concerns.html?nav=5051#sthash.EX6LlZsh.dpuf 



Fun Times Ahead!
Just because it's the off-season here on the island doesn't mean life has to be boring! There are plenty of fun things to do in the coming weeks - in fact, one of them is happening this weekend. From Flamingo races to a kid's fashion show, Fort Myers Beach has all kinds of cool things happening when the weather is not so cool. To read more: http://www.islandsandpaper.com/teaser1.aspx



Wednesday, August 21st

WINDOWS 8 Class
1:30pm Beach Library. 
Live demo of Windows 8 and learn to take advantage of Windows 8's new features.
What about apps?  Please preregister. (239) 765-8162

Thursday, August 22nd 

BEGINNING BIRDING
10am, Lovers Key State Park. 
Explore the prime birding areas of Lovers Key State Park with a park naturalist. Learn
how to identify the birds you see and where to go in the park for great birding. 
Free with park entry. Reservations required. (239) 463-4588.
THE BENEFITS OF JOURNALING
HOW TO GET STARTED
10:30am, Beach Library. 
Join Anna Withrow as she guides in creating personal narratives. Learn and practice
techniques for writing your "true stories." Please preregister. (239)765-8162

Friday, August 23rd

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
10am, Lovers Key State Park. 
Take a mile-long guided hike along our Black Island Trail with a park ranger to learn
about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in this maritime
hammock. Reservations required. Free with park entry. (239) 463-4588.
ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR ON THE
EAST SIDE OF ESTERO BAY
10am-1pm, Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. 
A great area to learn about Florida’s First Aquatic Preserve. This estuary is abundant with life - many birds and marine creatures. Wander around secluded mangrove lagoons
and tunnels. Hear stories of the Calusa natives that lived in this area for 1000’s of years. For more information please call:  (239) 694-5513


Saturday, August 24th

NASCAR PARTY
7:30pm, Big Game Waterfront Grill.
Irwin Tools Night Race
 
SUNSET CELEBRATION WITH
TROUBLEMAKERZ
5-10pm. Time Square. Live music, 
food and fun!









For Waterfront Property Sales on Fort Myers Beach:
Phillip Babcock
 

Century 21 TriPower Reality 239-994-4572
Follow this link to search for all properties for sale in South West Florida:
  For a free evaluation of your home or condo current value go to www.FreeFortMyersHomeValues.com you will receive 3 recent property sales and 3 current properties for sale, and the current market value of your property
Receive a Free Home Warranty, value $450.00, with each property purchase or listing above $150,000
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Friday, August 9, 2013

Fort Myers Beach News & Entertainment Events



Fort Myers Beach Businesses Required to Recycle




A recycling program is now mandatory for all commercial establishments on Estero Island.The Fort Myers Beach Town Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to approve the action for businesses on Estero Island during a public hearing Monday. The policy goes into effect Nov. 1, 2013. Commercial establishments will be required to recycle at least one type of recyclable material that they generate, and that matter must constitute the largest portion of the business's waste stream. For instance a bar would have to recycle bottles and/or cans.

See more at: http://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/page/content.detail/id/523549/Beach-businesses-required-to-recycle-soon.html?nav=5051#sthash.ElJ6W7by.dpuf




Fun Events on Fort Myers Beach

Saturday, August 10th


SUNSET CELEBRATION WITH
TROUBLEMAKERZ
5-10pm. Time
Square. Live music, food and fun!
Sunday, August 11th
NASCAR PARTY
1pm, Big Game Waterfront Grill
Cheez-It 355 at The Glen


SUNSET CRUISE
7pm, Parrot Key
Caribbean Grill 

KEEP THE SPIRIT OF '45 ALIVE
EVENTS
Fort Myers Beach
4:30-7pm at Junkanoo. 
Social hour followed by dinner and 6pm ceremony with 7pm Taps
to honor WWII veterans and the memory of the day the war ended. Call
Casey at 239-560-4682. South Fort Myers: 4:15-7:15pm, Crown Colony Golf and Country Club, 8851 Crown Colony Boulevard. Dinner from 4:15-5:45p, followed by ceremony to honor the vets. Call Eryka at 1-800-527-5395, ext. 852


Tuesday, August 13th

LOVERS KEY FISHING CLINIC
10am, Lovers Key. 
Join park naturalists to learn a variety of tackle and fresh bait rigs, 
find out the best places to drop a line, and learn about the
rules and regulations that pertain to game fishing in Southwest Florida.
Registration required. Free with park entry. 463-4588.






For Waterfront Property Sales on Fort Myers Beach:

Phillip Babcock

Century 21 TriPower Reality

239-994-4572

Follow this link to search for all properties for sale in South West Florida:



For a free evaluation of your home or condo current value go to www.FreeFortMyersHomeValues.com you will receive 3 recent property sales and 3 current properties for sale, and the current market value of your property


Receive a Free Home Warranty, value $450.00, with each property purchase or listing above $150,000






































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