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Town Hall Meeting says “Whoa!” to Short Term Rental Changes

The message sent by the majority of nearly 20 speakers from a full house Wednesday night at a Short-Term Rental Town Hall meeting was that they don’t want any more regulations, don’t think the Town needs any more regulations and want the whole process slowed down. The meeting which was not broadcast or live-streamed, but was recorded, according to Town Clerk Michelle Mayher, was held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. While an hour and half had been reserved for the meeting, it wrapped up in just over an hour.  FULL STORY

 

Split Council Approves 2017-18 Budget

For the umpteenth time, fireworks over community fireworks plagued the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council, leading to a divided vote to approve the 2017-18 Budget at its Thursday, September 21, meeting at 6:30 p.m. In addition to fireworks, Council debated an apparently mistaken annual payment to the State of Florida, leading them to instruct Town Attorneys to obtain a legal ruling. Prior to their budgetary discussion, Council commended the Fort Myers Beach community for its Hurricane Irma response, particularly how citizens assisted one-another in the emergency. Council member Joanne Shamp first, then Vice Mayor Tracey Gore spoke with tears of appreciation in their voices, before Council Member Anita Cereceda mentioned several people that had helped the community, in particular Joe Orlandini, “or as he is often referred to around Town Hall, ‘The Devil Incarnate!’” “I watched this Town staff do an extraordinary job in getting everything done, then cleanup afterwards,” said Mayor Dennis Boback. “We all owe you a debt of gratitude.”   

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Fun ISLAND Events

Friday, October 6th
SUNSET CELEBRATION 5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun with West of Galway.

 

Saturday, October 7th

MORNING MEANDER
8:00am, Lakes Regional Park. 7330 Gladiolus Blvd, Fort Myers. This easy walk along clear paths offers an opportunity to see birds in native vegetation with experienced Bird Patrol guides pointing out the many species in Lakes Park, a Lee County birding hot spot and crucial nesting area for many birds. Free with paid parking. Meet at Shelter A7. 239-533-7580.

 

CALUSA INDIAN POTTERY
10am, Mound House. Explore the ceramics of SWFL and the Calusa Indians with this hands on program. Participants will make and decorate their won piece of clay pottery while learning methods and materials the Calusa and other indigenous people used to make their ceramics. Sneak a peek at artifacts not currently on public display and learn how archeologists study pottery to understand cultures of the past. Also offered Oct 25.

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Free live music concert, food & fun wit West of Galway.
 

IMPROV CAFÉ
5pm, Center for the Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Make Saturday afternoon the best time of the week when you bring the family out to the “Improv Café” and watch young improv artists amaze you with their wit and comedy.

IMPROV TONIGHT
8pm, Center for Performing Arts- Moe Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Every show is different. See some of SWFL best improvisational comedy with musical improv, games and scenes that include audience suggestions. $15/person. Snacks and beverages available. 239-495-8989. Artcenterbonita.org

FEATURED Properties

7400 Estero Blvd #608

Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 

$349,900

ALL TILE FLOORS. TOP FLOOR Fort Myers Beach gulf view unit located steps to the white sandy beach with CARPORT #608! Multiple gulf views from your top floor balcony, galley kitchen window, and front entry. Two bedrooms and two Full Baths split bedroom floor plan gives you double master suites. This beach side condo comes turnkey furnished with new hot water heater and newer windows. Approved washer and dryers are allowed to be put in unit with prior Association approval. Also comes with a 1-year home protection plan. This beach condo is all about the view and location!  

330 Bayland Road 
Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
$619,000

Must see inside of home, don't just drive by. Great Income Producing Fort Myers Beach Canal Home. Nice, bright, light and very clean. Short Walk to the beach and boat out to the bay down the short canal with quick Gulf Access. Close to Grocery Store, Marina, Ship Store, Restaurant, Beach, Park and Estero Bay. Income producing accessory apartment downstairs. Paneling is Pecky Cypress and the owner's took special care to preserve the wood when they remodeled the home to keep it's original design and character. Updated pipes, wiring and drywall in 2004 Double A/C units. Kitchen, dining, living area, laundry, master bedroom suite and guest bed and bath. Lots of closet space and spacious lanai. Apartment can be used for guests, relatives, or Extra Income. ROOM FOR A POOL. The apartment is spacious with kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There is a very large laundry room which also can be used for a hobby room. One car garage. Tropical landscaping and easy care yard includes fruit bearing banana and citrus trees. Schedule your appointment today. This is a great buy.  

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