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Did the FMB Town Council election results surprise you?
Yes No No opinion

Would you like to see a trolley lane from Summerlin Square to Fort Myers Beach?
Yes No No opinion

Do you agree with offshore oil drilling off the Florida coastline?
Yes No No opinion

Will you be attending either of the upcoming forums to hear the three candidates vie for FMB Town Council seats?
Yes No No opinion

Will you or did you join Hands Across The Sand’s enviromental protest on oil drilling in Florida?
Yes No No opinion

Do you agree with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners draft Interlocal Agreement for a new beach re-nourishment plan?
Yes No No opinion

Do you agree with the Pink Shell Resort rezoning results by the FMB Town Council at the public hearing last week?
Yes No No opinion

Which of the five candidates would you want for interim town manager?
Don Stilwell Terry Stewart Cynthia Coto Jeff Naftal Tom Willi

Would you like to see more Bay Walk street festivals?
Yes, I would. No, I wouldn't. I'm not sure.

Did you receive a H1N1 flu shot either at the Beach clinic or beforehand?
Yes No No opinion

Have you ever actually made a New Year’s resolution and kept it?
Yes No No opinion

Would you like to see Bunche Beach become an on-leash area for dogs again?
Yes No No opinion

Which one of the eight selected homes on page 16 do you think is the best decorated? Choose the number and street address.
3046 Shell Mound Blvd. 7834 Estero Blvd. 146 Hercules 5461 Oak Ridge 435 Estero Blvd. 105 Hercules 5980 Estero Blvd. 285 Nature View

Do you agree with the Dennis Weimer selection for the Mayor’s Award?
Yes No No opinion

Do you agree with the Board of County Commissioners and FMB Town Council’s joint decision on a modified project regarding beach re-nourishment?
Yes No No opinion

Did you venture out into the shopping world of Black Friday on Nov. 27?
Yes No No opinion

Do you think FMB Fire Chief Mike Becker’s investigation was fair and accurate?
Yes No No opinion

Do you agree with the Town’s water utility rate increase to end the state of being in default and build back some of the reserves?
Yes No No opinion

Does Fort Myers Beach need a H1N1 vaccination clinic for Swine Flu shots to serve our island community?
Yes No No opinion

Will property rights for individual beach-front owners be affected by a ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court if and when a re-nourishment project is completed in the state?
Yes No No opinion

Do you think $50 is a fair annual family membership fee for use of the Bay Oaks Recreational Center and facilities?
Yes No No opinion

Do you think the informal investigation against FMB Fire Chief Mike Becker will prove him guilty or not guilty of the charges brought against him?
Guilty Not guilty No opinion

Will you wear pink during Pink Weekend ‘09 (Oct. 24-25) for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Yes No No opinion

Are you anxious for the Mound House to open on a full-time basis?
Yes No No opinion

Would you pay money to see World qualifying Master Sand Sculptors carve out art pieces?
Yes No No opinion

Do you frequent the Sandbar and Grill on the south end of the island?
Yes, I do. Every once in a while. No, I don't.

Should the FMB Fire Union give in to many of the demands to offset the budget shortfall?
Yes No No opinion

Do you have an A200 shirt yet?
Yes. No.

Did you share a remembrance for those involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks this past Friday?
Yes No No opinion

Do you believe in magic?
Yes! No! Not sure.

Do you agree with the allegations made against FMB Fire Chief Mike Becker?
Yes No No opinion

Do you fully comprehend the extent of a Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice?
Yes No No opinion

Should re-nourishment be the sole decision of beach-front owners?
Yes No No opinion

What your fave part of the '70s?
The fashion. The music. The free love. The not-so-legal activities All of the above. None of the above.

Which issue should the town focus on the most?
Re-nourishment Water utility Town budget

Does the FMB Fire District need to lower its 3.00 TRIM millage rate for the FY 2009-2010 budget year?
Yes No No opinion

Do you agree with the Town Council's decision to fire manager Scott Janke?
Yes No No opinion

Do you agree with the Town Council's decision to fire manager Scott Janke?
Yes No No opinion

Did information from the recent Estero Island Beach Restoration Workshop help you form your own conclusions about beach re-nourishment on FMB?
Yes No Don't care

Will you or did you attend the Estero Island Beach Restoration Project workshop Thursday, July 16 at the Pink Shell? Will you or did you attend the Estero Island Beach Restoration Project workshop Thursday, July 16 at the Pink Shell? Wil
Yes No Don't care

Should Operation Open Arms be saved by the community?
Yes No Don't care

Do you think the Cincy Firemen's shows at the Lani Kai is a good match up?
Yes, I do. No, I don't. I'm not sure yet.

Does the FMB Chamber of Commerce ‘packaging’ deal concept appeal to you?
Yes No Don't care

Are you for “God’s Table” sponsored by the Beach Ministerial Association?
Yes No Don't care

Are you fully prepared for hurricane season yet?
Yes No Don't care

Do you regularly donate blood?
Yes. No. Occasionally. Rarely.

How many of the Bay Oaks programs would you like to see the Town of Fort Myers Beach resume when it assumes ownership of the property Oct. 1?
All Some None

Who would you like to see perform during next year's Universal Summer Concert Series?
Kid Rock/Lynyrd Skynyrd Justin Timberlake/Christina Aguilera/Britney Spears Amy Winehouse American Idol contestants ZZ Top/Paul McCartney Velvet Revolver/Disturbed Linkin Park Toby Keith/Keith Urban

Would you like to see “Flip” Harby take over the FMB Fire Commissioner chairman seat from suspended John Scanlon on a permanent basis? Would you like to see “Flip” Harby take over the FMB Fire Commissioner chairman seat from suspended John Scanlon
Yes No Don't care

Should the FMB Condominum Association pay back any of the water fees that were mistakingly omitted by the town since 2002 when condos and duplexes were charged per building rather than per unit.
Yes No Don't care

Should the FMB Condominum Association pay back any of the water fees that were mistakingly omitted by the town since 2002 when condos and duplexes were charged per building rather than per unit.
Yes No Don't care

Should the town regulate lids on residents’ trash cans when they are put on the side of the road for trash day? Should the town regulate lids on residents’ trash cans when they are put on the side of the road for trash day? Should the town reg
Yes No Don't care

Which of the three names would you like for the “Newton property” project?
Mid-Island Park Newton Park South Seas Park

Are you concerened about the Swine Flu outbreak coming to our area?
Yes No Don't care

Are you prepared for the upcoming storm season?
Yes, I'm totally prepared. Yes, I'm almost done. Not quite, but I've begun preparing items and necessities. Not at all. I still have lots to do. Not at all. I never prepare for storm season. I won't be around for storm season.

How would you best describe your experience with the unfortunate main water line break and being without water for 22 hours?
Really unhappy Inconvenienced Unaffected

Are you one who absolutely can't miss your favorite soap opera?
Yes, absolutely! No, I can go without watching an episode or two. No, because I don't like soap operas.

Do you think the current Fort Myers Beach Town Council has been doing a good job?
Yes No Don't care

Will the increased stamp and shipping rate with the U.S. Postal Service affect your use of the system?
Yes. No. I'm not sure yet.

Do you believe the ongoing beach nourishment agreement between the Town of Fort Myers Beach and Lee County Board of County Commissioners will ever be resolved?
Yes No Don't care

Are you eager to see new business flourishing along Fort Myers Beach?
Yes, I am eager. No, I am not eager about it. I'm not sure / I don't care.

On a typical Saturday, would you rather spend your time on the water or the land?
The water. The land. I'm not sure.

Do you agree that Fort Myers Beach needs to tighten its garbage law restrictions with rental properties (i.e. give fines to real estate agencies when garbage cans are left out on curb more than 24 hours before scheduled pick-up)?
Yes No Don't care

Do you agree that Fort Myers Beach needs to tighten its garbage law restrictions with rental properties (i.e. give fines to real estate agencies when garbage cans are left out on curb more than 24 hours before scheduled pick-up)?
Yes No Don't care

Have you begun stocking up emergency supplies for the '09 hurricane season yet?
Yes, I have. No, I haven't. I won't be in the area during hurricane season.

Did you attend the all-day Town Hall meeting March 19 which featured many high-ranking officials and non-profit organizations from Fort Myers Beach and Lee County at Fish Tale Marina in Santini Plaza?
Yes No Don't care

If you were to dress up as a Bond character for a theme party, who would you choose?
Bond, himself, of course One of his many Bond girls One of the many bad girls Another secret agent

NEW POLL For safety reasons, do you think Fort Myers Beach should follow the Edison Festival of Lights lead and not have anything thrown from floats or vehicles at its annual parades? Yes For safety reasons, do you think Fort Myers Beach sho
Yes No Don’t care

Would you like to see Fort Myers Beach Town Council and Lee County Board of County Commissioners settle on their interlocal agreement for beach renourishment?
Yes No Don't Care

Are you the type that likes to dress up and go all-out for theme parties?
Heck yes! No way! Not sure. It depends I guess.

Do aircraft problems (flight patterns, noise and fuel spillage) really affect you?
Yes No Don't care

Should there be a closed season for grouper?
Yes No Don't Care

Would you rather rescue a pet from an animal shelter than purchase one from a pet store?
Yes. I would. No. I wouldn't. I'm not sure.

Should Ronn James produce stand be removed from Times Square?
Yes No Don't Care

Should Ronn James produce stand be removed from Times Square?
Yes No Don't Care

Should Lee County try to remove goats from Mound Key?
Yes No Don't care

Have you ever driven around on a segway?
Yes. No.

Should John Scanlon resign from the Beach Fire Commission?
Yes No Don't care

Who would you rather arm wrestle?
Hulk Hogan Dog, the Bounty Hunter Dennis Rodman Jean Claude Van Damme Mr. T

Do you agree with town council's decision to deny the Lani Kai landmark status for their signs?
Yes No Don't care

If you're entering a casino, what's the first game or table you'd hit up?
The slots! Roulette. Texas Hold 'em. Blackjack. Craps. The bar.

What's your fave flave of gelato?
Mocha Vanilla Strawberry Mint Coffee It's not listed here!

What's your fave part of a luau?
The food The entertainment The grass skirts and coconut bras