Fort Myers Beach conducting survey on water taxis

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is conducting a survey on public sentiment regarding water taxis on Fort Myers Beach though the wording of the survey drew questions councilmembers concerned that the survey is being directed more towards visitors than residents. Fort Myers Beach Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF) Chair Dave Nusbaum brought up the water taxi survey to the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council last month. Nusbaum said he thinks water taxis could reduce traffic on the island. On Monday, Town of Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Chair Chris King also brought up the water taxis and the survey during a presentation to the town council. King said she was looking ...

Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club bringing back St. Patrick's Day parade

Photos from the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival

Fort Myers Beach Lions Club doubles up on shrimp festival

Town of Fort Myers Beach to receive $6 million from FEMA to elevate 25 homes

FEMA is releasing $6 million to the Town of Fort Myers Beach for 25 homes to be raised at a minimum of two feet above base flood elevation. "This grant will fund the provision of flood protection to 25 single-family residences located in Fort Myers Beach," the award letter from FEMA stated. The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced the funding on Wednesday following a letter from the office of Senator Ashley Moody regarding the award. In the announcement, the town issued a statement that said "FEMA Hazard Mitigation funding has been released to support the elevation of 25 single-family homes on Fort Myers Beach that are located in flood-prone areas." The town stated in the announcement ...