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60th Annual Shrimp Festival- Lions Club Host Island Charity Events
Fort Myers Beach is divided by seasons: The end of Easter
through Thanksgiving is off-season, when islanders reclaim the beach.
Visitation rises from Thanksgiving until the mini-peak of Christmas
Week. It tapers down a bit until mid-February, then shoots up for Spring
Break through early April. And the peak of peak season occurs the 2nd
weekend in March, with the Annual Shrimp Festival! The Fort Myers Beach
Lions Club sponsors this traditional charity event, this year
celebrating its 60th edition, on Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11. The
world famous Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival raises tens of thousands
of dollars for Lions Club charities, such as local eye surgeries,
student scholarships, Florida Lions Eye Bank, Southeast Guide Dogs,
large print books for the Fort Myers Beach Public Library, Little League
and youth soccer and Beach Elementary and Cypress Lake High School
students. The first Shrimp Festival was in 1959, in conjunction with the
Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet, to give the beach community its own
unique celebration, separate from the Edison Festival. Festivities actually begin one week earlier, on Saturday, March 3, with
the Kids Shrimp Run fat 8 a.m. The Kids Run is on Fort Myers Beach, with
entry at the Gulf Beach Road Access, across from TOPPS Supermarket. The
free race is for children in grades K through 5, with each grade having
their own competition, and awards for the top 3 finishers of each
gender, with every runner receiving a t-shirt. FULL STORY
New Options to Counter Beach Traffic and Parking
Anyone who has ever visited Fort Myers Beach in-season
knows that the search for a parking space can put a dent in your trip to
Paradise, and if you locate one, you’ll pay dearly for the privilege!
Lee Tran, however, offers two options to help transport you conveniently
and inexpensively around the island. LeeTran opened the Beach Park & Ride in mid-December 2017 in
South Fort Myers at 11101 Summerlin Square Drive, near Summerlin and
Pine Ridge Roads. Beach trolleys from there to the beach operate daily
with the exception of major holidays from roughly 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and
in season until 10 p.m. The station is at a prime location, where
seasonal traffic to Fort Myers Beach often backs up, enabling it to
entice visitors to take the trolley as a legitimate option. FULL STORY
FUN ISLAND EVENTS
Check out the schedules of some of our fun local spots this February.
FORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY POOL
2600 Oak Street, FMB. Open MO, WE, FR, SA & SU 10am- 4pm. Water Aerobics 10-11am
MO, WE & FR. Lap Swimming lanes available MO, WE & FR 11am—2pm;
SAT all day; SU 10am—1pm. 239-463-5759
FORT MYERS BEACH ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY
Located at the corner of Do-nora and Shell Mound. (3030
Shell Mound on your smart phone) Winter Juried Show, “50
Shades,” Jan 15- Feb 15. Spring Juried Show Feb 19-Mar 22. Visit
website for class and workshop schedule. Free admission. Gallery Hours: MO-SA 10am-3pm.
239-463-3909. www.fortmyers-beachart.com.
BAY OAKS RECREATIONAL CAMPUS
Membership is free for all island residents. Visitors always welcome.
Open MO – FR 7:30-am- 9pm and SA 10am-9pm with
activities for individuals and families. Pick up a newsletter for a
daily list of activities, or call 239-765-4222 for more information.
Closed Feb 19. 2731 Oak St.,FMB.
HISTORIC COTTAGE
Island museum located at 161 Bay Rd, FMB, at the entrance to
Matanzas Pass Preserve, houses a collection of artifacts, photos
and memorabilia of life on Estero Island. Free. Open WE and SA 10am-Noon.
MOUND HOUSE
Experience Florida’s natural and cultural history where Estero Is-
land’s oldest standing structure sits atop an ancient Calusa Indian Mound.
The Mound House is a unique archaeological and
historical site on Fort Myers Beach located directly on Estero Bay
and offers a variety of programs for local residents and visitors.
Come see this historic treasure and check out the museum store!
Grounds open sunrise to sunset at no charge. Museum Open TU
-- SA, 9am-4pm. 451 Connecticut Street. Call 239-765-0865 for
more information.
FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARY
Books, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi, public computers
and fascinating collections. Visitors welcome! Hours: MO – FR
9am-5pm; SA 9am-1pm. Library closed Feb 19. The Knotty Bean
Café is open MO-FR 10am- 2:30pm on the third floor with
beverages and treats. Visit the Friends Used Book Store on the
3rd floor, open MO-FR 9:15am- 4:45pm. The Library is located
at 2755 Estero Blvd, FMB. 239-765-8162
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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
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
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