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Pass Dredging Begins in February

The West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) recently accepted bids for Big Carlos and New Pass dredging from two companies, preparing the way for the first-ever such work on the iconic Big Carlos Pass. “We were to open bids on January 6 but firms requested an extra week due to the complexity of the project,” explains Justin McBride, WCIND executive director in charge of the work. “Marine Contracting Group of Punta Gorda won the mechanical aspect of New Pass for $289,000 while Coastal Dredging of Louisiana received the New Pass and Big Carlos Pass hydraulic work for $2.1 million.” Justin explains mechanical and hydraulic bids were both necessary because the Florida Department of Environmental Protection determined that roughly 6,000 cubic yards of the New Pass dredging material – or about 5% of the 130,000 total cubic yards – is inappropriate for re-nourishment so they must take that away separately; the remainder will restore the beaches at Lovers Key as well as on Fort Myers Beach. FULL STORY

Six Qualify for Fort Myers Beach Town Council Election

Six Islanders have qualified to be on the March 7^th ballot for three seats on the Fort Myers Beach Town Council. They are Bruce Butcher, Anita Cereceda, Forrest “Butch” Critser, Joanne Shamp, Ber Stevenson and Lorrie Wolf. Anita Cereceda and Joanne Shamp currently serve on Town Council, Cereceda having been elected in 2014 and Shamp having been appointed last month to fill the seat left vacant when Summer Stockton resigned effective late November 2016. Bruce Butcher and Ber Stevenson both ran unsuccessfully for a council seat in the March 2016 election. Forrest “Butch” Critser and Lorrie Wolf are both newcomers to the council ballot, though Wolf served on the Beach Library Board for 15 years prior to stepping down from that board in November 2016.  FULL STORY

reFRESH FMBeach
Construction Look Ahead - Week of January 23, 2017

Contractors for the Town of Fort Myers Beach and Lee County are installing new water main, and sanitary sewer force main, storm drainage, sidewalk and rebuilding roadway on Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Madera Road. Two travel lanes are expected to remain open the majority of the project; however, motorists may experience daytime or nighttime one-lane traffic on Estero Boulevard. Flaggers will alternate traffic frequently, but motorists should expect delays. Crews are expected to work Monday through Friday and most Saturdays. Construction will be year-round. This schedule may change due to underground conditions and inclement weather. Estero Boulevard Improvements This week, reFRESH Estero Boulevard crews are scheduled to perform the following activities on Estero Boulevard. The active work zone is from Lani Kai/Avenue C to Strandview Avenue. Motorists should expect travel lanes to be shifted on Estero Boulevard from Lani Kai south to Strandview Avenue. Two travel lanes will remain open the majority of the time; however, intermittent lane closures may be necessary. Motorists should use caution.  

ISLAND FUN

Friday, January 27th

FARMERS MARKET
9am-1pm, Health Park Farmer’s Market in The Village Shoppes at the corner of Summerlin & Bass.

COOL CALUSA INDIAN TOOLS AND WEAPONS
10am, Mound House. 

MULLET-TALE OF 2 FISH
10:30am, Beach Library. Attend the WGCU’s showing about Florida’s most under-appreciated fish with a discussion afterwards.

SHELLING AT LOVERS KEY
1:30pm, Beach Library. Join Lovers Key State Park Ranger Tom Reynolds for a discussion of the park’s amenities, programs and shelling opportunities.
 

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Live music, food & fun with High Tide.

Saturday, January 28th
 

BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF BUNCHE BEACH
8am, Bunche Beach, 18201 John Morris Rd, Fort Myers. Experience the beautiful birds of Bunche Beach with a Bird Patrol Guide. Bunche is an excellent spot to see both migrant and resident waders and shorebirds working the mudflats at low tide. Free with parking $2/hour. Bring binoculars, sunscreen shoes that can get wet, water your curiosity and love of nature. www.birdpatrol.org. 239-707-3015.

BOOK SALE
9am-12:30pm, Beach Library Parking Garage. Giant Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Low prices, lots to select from.

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Live music, food & fun with Cross Eyed Chicks.

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Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

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8771 Estero Blvd. #1007 

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

 

Fantastic Fort Myers Beach Condo. Great views of the Gulf of Mexico and Estero Bay. Watch the dolphins and and manatees swim by. One of the best waterfront Restaurants on Fort Myers is located next door. Exercise Facility, swimming pool and spa overlook Estero bay. An on site rental service is available and makes this an income producing property. OR you can op out of the rental program and live or vacation full time.                

 

 

 

 

 

 

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