Life on Fort Myers Beach

Water Then & Now

Dr. Rumbold Addresses the Estero Island Historical Society

“I actually put this presentation together last year to educate my fellow Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) faculty members about the history of Southwest Florida water issues, since most of them did not grow up here like I did,” said Dr. Darren Rumbold to roughly 60 people at the Estero Island Historic Society (EIHS) in “The Evolution of South Florida’s Water Quality Issues” at St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church on February 10. Dr. Rumbold, who joined the FGCU faculty in 2006, is the Director of the Coastal Watershed Institute and an Associate Professor in the Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences. “While we will examine water quality problems tonight,” he continued, “we will not focus on those but the history of water quality issues. I put this together because we are losing the institutional memory from the various agencies, due either to retirements or people being asked to leave. If you are relatively new to our region, you heard so much about water quality over the past two years, but you don’t appreciate how long we’ve had these issues!” 

Full article and resource 

LCSO Talks Beach Traffic

“No Magic Bullet”

Two Lee County Sheriffs Office (LCSO) representatives addressed the Fort Myers Beach Town Council at their Management & Planning Session on Thursday morning, February 6. LCSO West District Commander Matthew Herterick and Lieutenant Dennis Petracca, with the LCSO’s Traffic Unit, discussed possible ways to assist FMB traffic flow with season underway. “We are here to address your complaints about beach traffic,” began Captain Herterick. “To help with this, Lieutenant Petracca, the Traffic Unit Assistant Commander, is with me. He is a 27-year LCSO veteran including 24 years on the Traffic Unit, and he works the Fort Myers Beach detail, so he is well-versed as it pertains to these issues.” Full article and resource

 

• Thursday, February 20th

FARMERS MARKET 

8am-1pm, Santini Marina Plaza.

COASTAL ECOLOGY BEACH WALK 

9am. Newton Park. Join Mound House Educators to explore the variety of species that are found along the shoreline of Fort Myers Beach. Meet at the Newton Beach Park Cottage. MH members free, non-members $5.

ART SHOW 10am-3pm,
FMB Art Association Gallery.

FRAUD & ID THEFT
10:30am, Beach Library. Join Peggy Lince with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for an informative
presentation on how to avoid being a victim. Learn about the latest ID theft strategies, medical ID theft and how to avoid gas station skimmers.

• Friday, February 21st

ART SHOW 

10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery.

WRITING A BOOK
10:30am, Beach Library. Author, speaker, pilot and filmmaker Charley Valera will talk about writing and publishing.

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.
 

TOMMY O 

6pm, Chapel by the Sea. Don’t miss this Dinner Show featuring Tommy O, the international recording and performing artist. Dinner is at 6pm with the show at 7pm. Advance reservations required. Tickets $30 for dinner & show or $15 for show & dessert only. Cash wine/beer bar. For reservations call 239-436-3173or stop by 100 Chapel St, FMB.

• Saturday, February 22nd

ART SHOW 

10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery.

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 with MFYF.
 

HIGH ROLLIN’ 

6-10pm, FMB Woman’s Club. Big fun gambling with “funny money” at this fundraiser for the Beach School PTO. Prizes, dancing, Hors D’oeuvres, music and more at this popular community event! Tickets start at $60 for general admission. VIP table for 8 is $600, with valet parking, reserved table and other benefits. Get tickets before they sell out at highrollinonthebeach.eventsmart.com
For more info contact Shannon 239-285-5015 or email highrollin@fmbpto.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7360 Estero BLVD 807 Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

Listing provided by Lahaina Realty

 

Direct BEACHFRONT corner unit with outstanding sunsets and panoramic views of our Crescent Island, sandy beach, the Gulf of Mexico, and even Sanibel Island! This beautiful gulf front condo has new windows & doors plus several amenities including BBQ and picnic areas, heated pool and sundeck, bocce, Shuffleboard and 4 Har-Tru Professional Tennis Courts! 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!