Island News, Events and Available Property Listings on Fort Myers Beach

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Vehicle Registration Holds for Unpaid Parking Tickets

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is now implementing registration holds on anyone with three (3) outstanding parking violations or one (1) outstanding handicap violation. The process for anyone who has received a parking ticket is described below.

1. A parking violation is issued and must be paid within 3 business days; after 4 to 10 business days, there is an increase in the fine; and after 10 business days a final increase in the fine is assessed.
2. After a month of being delinquent, a courtesy letter/reminder is sent to the registered vehicle owner. 
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The Beach is Open for Business, Island Life Rebounds

Life on Fort Myers Beach is returning to normal by leaps and bounds this week. Most of the Island has power, with only a few pockets of residential areas without power as of Thursday. Times Square, Old San Carlos Blvd and the downtown area are fully powered and most restaurants, bars and hotels on the Island are now open for business. The State Department of Health in Lee County reported Wednesday, September 20, 2017 that post Hurricane Irma bacterial testing of all Lee County beaches has determined that all beaches are within normal levels. No beaches are under a post-Hurricane Irma advisory. For detailed results visit bit.ly/beachesLee   FULL STORY

Local Boaters Find Stranded Vessel’s Owners

This week has brought an abundance of touching stories about neighbors helping neighbors here on Fort Myers Beach. Most of us can’t count the number of times we’ve been asked if all was well. This story is about some beach residents who reached out in an unusual way to welcome and assist couple that ended up on the beach without ever really trying to. Michelle and Lee McGinnis are cruisers, meaning they live on their boat S/V Second Chance, a 45-foot Gulfstar sailboat based in Key West. As Hurricane Irma approached, they headed up the Gulf coast toward Boca Grande where they hoped to ride out the storm.  FULL STORY


FORT MYERS BEACH EVENTS

Friday, September 29th

ISLAND HOPPER SONGWRITER FEST
Annual Festival features 82 songwriters performing their own songs and sharing the stories behind the music at 8 venues on FMB – Yucatan, Sunset Beach, Pink Shell, Pinchers, PierSide, Nervous Nellie’s, Matanzas on the Bay & Cabanas. Friday Sept 29 from 7-10:30pm; Saturday Sept 30 from 2:15-10pm and Sunday Oct 1 from 1-7pm. Most events free. Learn more about the artists, schedule & venues at ISLANDHOPPERFEST.COM


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


Saturday, September 30th
 
ISLAND HOPPER SONGWRITER FEST 
Annual Festival features 82 songwriters performing their own songs and sharing the stories behind the music at 8 venues on FMB – Yucatan, Sunset Beach, Pink Shell, Pinchers, PierSide, Nervous Nellie’s, Matanzas on the Bay & Cabanas. Friday Sept 29 from 7-10:30pm; Saturday Sept 30 from 2:15-10pm and Sunday Oct 1 from 1-7pm. Most events free.

ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE
10am, Mound House.

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


FEATURED PROPERTY LISTINGS

WATERFRONT
170 Lenell Road #402
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 

$549,900

Experience resort living in private elegance. Located in beautiful Palm Harbor Club on Fort Myers beach where listings this opulent are rare and in obvious demand. This 4th floor condo boasts splendid views of intersecting canals and situated on the main Fishtail Marina channel. This breathtaking 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo has numerous special features including quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, beautiful high end cabinetry with soft close drawers. Plantation shutters, new washer and dryer, New Hunter Douglas blinds, completely redone lanai with sliders put in 07/17. Newer A/C, hot water heater, new screens throughout, Master bath redone in 06/17 and master California closets in 2016. Completely and beautifully renovated with the finest appointments and attention to detail throughout. The soothing coastal décor along with beautiful ceramic tile, wood floors and soft neutral tones exude a casual sophistication and are sure to appeal to the most discriminating of buyers. The luxurious building includes a secured covered parking space and storage on the 2nd floor for added security. This unique property redefines the true meaning of “Paradise”. A very rare jewel by the sea. 

WATERFRONT
212 Flamingo Street
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
$419,000

Southern exposure beach house on large lot. One of the least expensive concrete block canal homes on the island. Very short stroll to public beach access just at the top of the street to Fort Myers Beach. Canal reaches straight out to Estero Bay. Great location for a vacation home. Keep for yourself or make money here with weekly rentals. Close to Tiki Bar, shopping, dining, lodging, white sandy beach, bay, movie theater, trolley stop. Kayak or paddleboard down the canal to the bay. and start enjoying Salt Life on an Island in the Gulf of Mexico! Great fishing and boating on Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve.  

Phillip Babcock

Lahaina Realty on Fort Myers Beach  239-994-4572  Follow this link to search for all properties for sale in South West Florida www.fortmyersbeachwaterfront.com 
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