Fort Myers Beach Local Blogger Issue June 26th 2017

Here are your top news stories, fun events and featured property listings for the week of June 26th, 2017.

Is the Town of Fort Myers Beach ready for a major storm?  Read this article to see what the city's plans are in case a big storm rolls through. 

Hurricane Prep 101, Town Leaders Plan For Worst

 

“I sat in a back corner of a room a lot like this in 1992, when I worked for Miami-Dade County,” related Roger Hernstadt, the new Town Manager for Fort Myers Beach to local emergency personnel in Town Hall on Monday afternoon, June 19. “It was another hurricane preparedness seminar, I had been to a bunch of them, and I thought, “Here we go again,’ half paying attention and half thinking about all the work on my desk that wasn’t getting done. Then in August, Hurricane Andrew hit! You can’t describe the massive damage unless you see it first-hand; until you cannot recognize the street you live on or your house. We must prepare for the worst-case scenario and make sure we have a plan for when everything is total chaos.” Click here for the FULL ARTICLE

Millage, Employees, Stormwater, Parking

Council Tackles Tough Topics

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council covered a broad spectrum of tough topics Monday morning, June 19 at its final meeting before their summer break.

Perhaps the most controversial may have ramifications during its 2017-2018 Budget deliberations, with new Town Manager Roger Hernstadt recommending a 0.9 Tentative Millage Rate that would increase the Town’s current 0.8 mark. “Since joining the Town on April 25, I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time analyzing the budget and assessing the staff to address budget priorities and viable options,” he explained. “I believe 0.9 is the right millage for the Town…I look at the potential to maintain our current level of service, with operational efficiencies.”  Click here for the FULL ARTICLE

Are you looking for summer fun on the beach?  Check out these great events that are coming up!

Wednesday, June 28th

SCENTS OF THE GARDEN
10am, Mound House. Discover the variety of different scents and strategies that plants use to attract pollinators and their importance to plant and food production. Walk the gardens of the Mound House and learn about the plant-pollinator connection and select a variety of fragrant plants to create your own natural sachet of potpourri. $5; 451 Connecticut. 239-765-0865. www.moundhouse.org 

 

OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH
11am, Bay Oaks Recreation Center. Social Seniors’ bus trip to a lunch destination. This month it’s Salty Crab, right here on FMB. Cost $4/member; $5 non/member, plus food/drink you order.

Thursday, June 29th
INSIDE PASSAGE KAYAK TOUR
10am-2pm, Lovers Key State Park. Enjoy learning about the creatures and plants on the waterways of this State Park from your naturalist guide. $50. Reservations required. 239-694-5513
 

GAME DAY
10:30am-1:45pm, Bay Oaks.

 

YOUTH BASKETBALL
6:30-8pm, Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 

SUNSET BEACH YOGA
7pm, Pink Shell Resort.

 

Friday, June 30th

MAHJONG
10:30-1:45pm, Bay Oaks.

OPEN GYM
1-3pm, Bay Oaks Recreation Center. 

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

FEATURED PROPERTIES

 
4192 Bay Beach Lane #842 

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

At Waterside Waterfront Gated Community, Large 2045 sq ft Under A/C and Comfortable Luxury Condo in Sunset Gulf Bldg VIII with Private Elevator to your Door! Water views Front and Back from 2 terraces: one Screened towards the Gulf of Mexico and Buccaneer Bay with Sunsets, and one Open Air to Estero Bay for your Guests and the Nice Florida Breezes! 3 Bd with 2 1/2 Bths with Beautiful Hardwood Floors in the Living Areas, Master Bedroom, & 1 Guest Room! Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar, 42 Wood Cabinetry, Built-in desk and Recessed Crown Lighting. Service Elevator and Entrance to your Laundry room. AMENITIES INCLUDE: Guest Suites,Tropical Pool and Spa, Fitness Center, Social Room, Saunas & Steam Rooms, plus Deeded Beach Access & Fishing Pier, Tennis Courts, and more... Boat Slips available for purchase too! Walk to Beach, Restaurants, Shopping...Call TODAY to start Living the Southwest Florida Lifestyle to the Fullest Here!

170 Lenell Rd. #603 

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 

Views and Location... RARE, One of a Kind Luxury Condo in Palm Harbor Club with NEWER CUSTOM REMODELED KITCHEN and BATHS! Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid Appliance Package w/Induction Stove and pots/pans, Coffee Bar, Custom Wine Rack, Gorgeous Granite Tops and Back Splash, Breakfast Area, Pantry with Roll Out Shelves, Lots of Storage and Custom Lighting! Watch the Dolphins and Manatees from this SPACIOUS 2BR, 2BA Unit with PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS TO THE SOUTH! INTERSECTING CANALS & GULF OF MEXICO!. Plantation Shutters, High Ceilings, Electric Storm Shutters throughout with Diagonal tile in living areas. Master Suite includes 2 LARGE Walk-in His and Hers Closets along with Remodeled Master Bath. Guest Bedroom & Updated Bath are En-Suite with a privacy pocket door. Separate large laundry room. Storage locker (2nd floor) PLUS a SECURED Under BLDG Parking Space INCLUDED! One of the BEST Locations on Fort Myers Beach on the South End of Estero Island. Walk or bike to the heart of the South End Restaurants, CVS, Shopping, Beach, Marina and more! 

Phillip Babcock


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