Thursday, September 26, 2013

News & Entertainment on Fort Myers Beach


ROAD OPTION: Center Street Could Help Traffic Congestion

A little-known, unused street could make a big impact on reducing traffic in the Times Square area of Fort Myers Beach if Town officials receive positive feedback from Florida Department of Transportation officials and want to push forward on the matter. Center Street -a one-way street is unmarked and located between Winds and La Playa parking lot- is being looked into as an alternative road to reroute drivers directly onto Old San Carlos Boulevard from Matanzas Bridge or just off Fifth Street


Act Now - Advisory Committee Seats Open
This Friday, September 20th is the last day to submit your letter of interest to serve on a Fort Myers Beach Town Advisory Committee and be considered on October 7th when Town Council makes their selections. Every committee has at least two seats up for appointment and some have four openings. But you must get your letter of interest to Town Hall before 4:30pm Friday. 
To read more:  http://www.islandsandpaper.com/advisory-committee.aspx


FUN EVENTS ON FORT MYERS BEACH

Friday, Sept. 27th
 
ESTUARY KAYAK TOUR
10am-1pm, Coconut Point. 
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. Cost $40.
Reservations 239-694-5513

BLACK ISLAND BIKE TOUR
10am, Lovers Key State Park.
Join a Park Ranger for a three mile adventure down our Black 
Island Trail. Learn a little park history and experience some of
the wildlife that calls this maritime hammock home. Bring your own
bike or rent one from the park concession. Free with park entry.
Reservations required. 463-4588.


 
SELLING YOUR ITEMS ON ETSY 
10:30am, Beach Library. 
This class will explore how to sell your own handmade items on Etsy. Pre-register 765-8162.





SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm. Time Square. 
Live music, food and fun with HighTide!
Saturday, Sept. 28th
  

YOUTH TRIP TO SEE THE MARLINS
All area youth are invited to see the Marlins play the Detroit
Tigers in Miami. Registration 765-4222
  


NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
9am to Noon. Lovers Key. 
Join in this national event where folks all
around the country give back to the places they love, volunteers
will gather to maintain trails and pick up trash. 
Pre-registration is required, 463-4588.
Sunday, Sept. 29th
 
BINGO
12PM American Legion. 899 Buttonwood Drive
  

NASCAR PARTY
2pm, Big Game Waterfront Grill.
AAA 400





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
 

ROAD OPTION: Center Street could help traffic congestion

September 25, 2013
By BOB PETCHER (rpetcher@breezenewspapers.com) , Fort Myers Beach Bulletin, Fort Myers Beach Observer
A little-known, unused street could make a big impact on reducing traffic in the Times Square area of Fort Myers Beach if Town officials receive positive feedback from Florida Department of Transportation officials and want to push forward on the matter.
Center Street -a one-way street is unmarked and located between Winds and La Playa parking lot- is being looked into as an alternative road to reroute drivers directly onto Old San Carlos Boulevard from Matanzas Bridge or just off Fifth Street.
- See more at: http://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/page/content.detail/id/523850/ROAD-OPTION--Center-Street-could-help-traffic-congestion.html?nav=5051#sthash.6xS5T3Rl.dpuf

Thursday, September 19, 2013

FUN on Fort Myers Beach

Friday, Sept. 20th


MEDITATION AT THE PEACE POLE
9-10am. Matanzas Pass Preserve.
Meet in the parking lot to walk to the Peace Pole for an
hour-long meditation program led by a volunteer naturalist. Parking is free but limited so arrive early. 239-229-7356

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm. Time Square. 
Live music, food and fun with High Tide!

Saturday, Sept. 21st


 
BIRD PATROL TOUR
All day. Bunche Beach. 
Bunche Beach is known as one of the best birding sites in Lee County. Join our Lee County Bird Patrolvolunteers as they share information on the contribution birds make to the delicate balance of our ecosystems. Free with paid parking. 239-229-7356.




MANGROVE GATHERING AND ECO CAFE
7:30-10pm, Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park. 
6490 South Pointe Boulevard. 
Live music by Felicia Rose, free admission.
Bring a reusable mug for free refreshments and a dessert/snack
to share with the community 'pot-latch'. 239-432-2163.

Sunday, Sept. 22nd
 
BINGO
Noon, American Legion. 
899 Buttonwood Drive

NASCAR PARTY
2pm, Big Game Waterfront Grill.
SYLVANIA 300


Tuesday, Sept. 24th


CREATING DIGITAL STORIES
10:30am, Beach Library. 
Learn how to share your own real-life stories through digital 
media over the web. Video and audio editing programs will be 
demonstrated along with a discussion of what makes a great story.

ZUMBA CLASS
3:30-4:30pm, Beach Elementary.


COMEDY NIGHT
8:30pm, Chuck's Last Stop


Wednesday, Sept. 25th


  
TREASURES OF THE SEA WALK
9am. Newton Park. 
 
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. 463-4588 


Thursday, Sept. 26th


MY JOURNEY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
10:30am, Beach Library. 
Local resident & photographer John
Bennett will share his photography centering on the nature,
plants and wildlife of Lover's Key. Includes a documentary too.





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