Learn how to spot and stop invasive plants
The Fort Myers Beach Public Library is hosting an essential training for every local resident and property owner on Jan. 10: Learn How to Spot and Stop Invasive Plants on Our Barrier Island, presented by Master Gardener Volunteers. This informative FREE session is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Fort Myers Beach Public Library, located at 2755 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Registration is strongly recommended, as space may be limited. Register today at the FMB Library (#239-765-8162) to secure your spot or on EventBrite. https://Spot-N-Stop-InvasivesFMB.eventbrite.com Southwest Florida's lush environment, ...
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Fort Myers Beach Councilman Jim Atterholt to resign his seat at end of the year
Town of Fort Myers Beach Councilman Jim Atterholt, who was one year into his four-year term in office, will resign his seat at the end of the year. Atterholt was first elected to a four-year term in 2020 and was named Vice Mayor in 2022 by his fellow councilmembers. Earlier this year, ...
Estero Island Garden Club to hold garden growth talk
On Monday, Jan. 5, the former president of the SWFL Orchid Society is giving a presentation on how to maintain your orchids once they outgrow the container they are in. The informational talk will begin at 10 AM at the Fort Myers Beach Library on the third floor with doors opening at 9:30 AM. This event is part of the Estero Island Garden Club’s regular programs, however, all visitors are welcome to attend. There will be a membership meeting following the presentation. Next month on Monday, Feb. 2, a presentation on herbs titled "Herbs: Growing tips, health benefits and recipes" will be given. The speaker will address how to raise herbs in a windowsill container or outside in a ...
Fort Myers Beach to regain National Flood Insurance Program discount
The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced it has been brought back into the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System. Beginning April 1, most property owners will have their 25% flood insurance premium discounts returned. The town lost this discount earlier this year after a ...
