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Ambitious Council Agenda
The Town Council of Fort Myers Beach tackled an ambitious agenda at
its meeting on Tuesday morning, January 21, with roughly 35 people in
attendance at the start. Council member Joanne Shamp was on an excused
absence, meaning all unanimous votes were 4 to 0. Of the nine scheduled Public Hearings, two received postponements.
Publix Supermarket voluntarily pulled its Second Reading & Final
Hearing for its Commercial Planned Development Ordinance to add a liquor
store to its 4791 Estero Boulevard location. Town Staff requested and
Council unanimously concurred to reschedule the Second Reading &
Final Hearing for the Land Development Code (LDC) Amendment Ordinance
for “Fences, Walls and Entrance Gates” to Monday, February 3.
Art Show Opens
Now on exhibit in the Fort Myers Beach Art Association
Gallery is the juried and judged art show, “Not the Status Quo.” On
Sunday, January 19, the FMBAA held a reception, gallery talk and awards
program for the show, which features paintings by members and
non-members. The show was judged by renowned artist, Bonnie Broitzman.
The gallery talk “Perception of Beauty” was presented by Artist and
Professor Francesco Gillia. Fresh Catch Bistro sponsored this event and
supplied refreshments. Artwork in this exhibit is available for viewing
and purchase until February 6, 2020.
FUN ISLAND EVENTS
- Tuesday, January 28th
MEMORY SCREENING
9am-3pm, Beach Library. The Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SWFL will provide 30-minute screenings for you. Pre-register with fee of $3.
MIDDENS IN THE MUCK
9:30am, Beach Library. Dr. William Locascio will talk about recent excavation by FGCU in the Everglades Agricultural Area. What was life like in the Northern Everglades 3,000 years ago?
9:30am, Beach Library. Dr. William Locascio will talk about recent excavation by FGCU in the Everglades Agricultural Area. What was life like in the Northern Everglades 3,000 years ago?
ART SHOW
10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery.
- Wednesday, January 29th
FARMERS MARKET
8am-1pm, Beach Baptist Church.
8am-1pm, Beach Baptist Church.
100 THINGS TO DO
10:30am, Beach Library. Author Nancy Hamilton will present highlights of her book, “100 Things to Do in Fort Myers and Sanibel Before You Die.”
10:30am, Beach Library. Author Nancy Hamilton will present highlights of her book, “100 Things to Do in Fort Myers and Sanibel Before You Die.”
KNITTING
10:30am, Beach Library. Come learn some knitting techniques to get you started or boost your skills. Bring your own knitting materials. All skill levels welcome.
10:30am, Beach Library. Come learn some knitting techniques to get you started or boost your skills. Bring your own knitting materials. All skill levels welcome.
LIBRARY FILM
2pm, Beach Library. Showing of “The Cuckoo” a 2002 Russian historical comedy that takes place during WWII. Pre-register at least one day in advance. 239-765-8162
2pm, Beach Library. Showing of “The Cuckoo” a 2002 Russian historical comedy that takes place during WWII. Pre-register at least one day in advance. 239-765-8162
- Friday, January 31st
ALLIGATOR PROGRAM
10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Ranger for an interesting talk about local alligators. Learn why alligators are an important part of the SWFL ecosystem, what makes them so incredible and why they are misunderstood. Learn how to safely co-exist with alligators and how to protect them. Reservations required. Free with Park entry. 239-463-4588.
10am, Lovers Key State Park. Join a Park Ranger for an interesting talk about local alligators. Learn why alligators are an important part of the SWFL ecosystem, what makes them so incredible and why they are misunderstood. Learn how to safely co-exist with alligators and how to protect them. Reservations required. Free with Park entry. 239-463-4588.
ART SHOW
10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery.
GEOCACHING
10:30am, Beach Library. Roger & Jean Primus will talk about geocaching and share the fun they’ve had finding geocaches all over the world.
10:30am, Beach Library. Roger & Jean Primus will talk about geocaching and share the fun they’ve had finding geocaches all over the world.
SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert by High Tide.
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert by High Tide.
FEATURED PROPERTIES
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
SEVERAL NEW CHANGES/UPGRADES including PRIVATE ELEVATOR, GENEROUSLY
EXPANDED POOL/SUN DECK, LANDSCAPING now FURNISHED TURNKEY. New
Construction Waterfront home on Gulf Access canal. Five bedrooms
boasting en-suite baths each w/ their own glass tile design, plus a
powder room featuring ship lap style walls. Beautiful New England knotty
pine wide plank wood floors throughout! Upper level living area
consists of the 4 guest rooms & baths, huge laundry room, and upper
level balcony with views down the canal and towards the beach.
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
Pelican Watch, on Fort Myers Beach is considered one of the finest Condo
Buildings on the Island, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and as a bonus, a den /
bedroom. Pelican Watch is sitting square against the beach with
unparalleled and unobstructed views up and down the white sugar sand
beach. IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS, plantation shutters and hurricane
shutters on lanai. The Remodeled Kitchen is Complete with Updated
Cabinetry , Stainless Steel Appliances, and Bright and Cheery Lighting.
Listing provided by Lahaina Realty
CORNER unit beachfront condo with panoramic gulf and bay views day or
night! This beautiful gulf front condo has a newer kitchen with
stainless steel appliances, a sleeper sofa and many amenities including
BBQ and picnic areas, heated pool and sundeck, bocce, Shuffleboard and 4
Har-Tru Professional Tennis Courts! Explore the Island...You will be
within walking distance to local restaurants, retails shops and marinas.
Hop on the trolley to Times Square and The Pier area and savor the
local offerings. Or take a short drive south into Naples for the day.
Thinking about an investment that you can rent out when you are not
enjoying it? Minimum rental is 7 days and this community has a great
track record for attracting vacationers all year long!
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