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| Text Keyword | Response |
|---|---|
| APPLICATIONS | For beach vendor, special event, right of way, building, zoning and other permits and applications - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/182/Applications-Forms Questions? Call 239-765-0202 and ask for Code Enforcement |
| APPLY | Applications & Forms https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/182/Applications-Forms |
| ASSISTANCE | For resources to help small businesses & their employees, visit the Florida Small Business Development Center https://fsbdcswfl.org/covid-19-coronavirus-resources/ Or http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1055/Small-business-resources-COVID-19 |
| BACKFLOW | http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7158/FMB-BSI?bidId= |
| BAY OAKS RECREATIONAL CAMPUS
Bay Oaks |
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus is closed until further notice due to the damage it sustained from Hurricane Ian and because it is where debris is currently being placed as it is removed throughout the Island. |
| BEACH
beaches |
Hurricane Ian damaged many beach accesses, deposited much debris on the beach, and contaminated the water surrounding Estero Island. Clean up of these areas is underway. For this reason, the Lee County Health Department and the Town are advising against using the beach until further notice though it is not officially closed. |
| BEACH VENDOR | Want to operate a recreational business on the beach? Apply at https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/182/Applications-Forms |
| Bikes
bicycles |
Manual bikes are permitted on the beach, roads, and sidewalks. Electric bikes are permitted only on the roads - not the sidewalks or beach. https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17872/Riding-bikes-in-FMB-9-16-21 |
| BILLING | http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10121/Billing-Adjustment-Request-Form-PDF?bidId= |
| BIRDS | https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/#!categoryid=1149&subcategoryid=16764 |
| BUSINESS | Opening a business - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/214/Certificate-of-Use-and-Home-Occupation |
| Canopies
tents |
Canopies and tents are allowed on the beach daily as long as they are down by sunset. |
| CDC | For federal government guidance about symptoms, what to do if you feel sick, masks, caring for others, etc., www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov |
| CODE | Email code complaints to code@fortmyersbeachfl.gov. Questions? Call 239-765-0202 and ask for Code Enforcement. Read the Town's land development code http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/180/Comprehensive-Plan-and-Land-Development- Guide to construction https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1538-20490-2983/fema499web_2.pdf |
| CONSTRUCTION | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=446 |
| CONTACT | 239-765-0202; publicinfo@fmbgov.com |
| Contractors | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/971/Building-Services |
| COUNCIL | http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/68/Town-Council |
| COUNTY | https://www.leegov.com/covid-19/ |
| COVID | For guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, text CDC. For information from the Florida Department of Health, text FDOH. For local information, text LOCAL. For financial assistance resources, text ASSISTANCE. |
| Curfew | Curfew hours for Matanzas Pass Bridge on the north end of Estero Island are 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. For the Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end, residents can use the 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, but contractors need to adhere to a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew. Residents should be prepared to show proof of residency if they are traveling on and off the Island during the curfew hours. |
| Demo | For demo permit information: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19924/App-Demolition-Permit-Application-2022 For demolition of your home: iandebriscleanup.com |
| DEPTS
DEPARTMENTS |
Your DEPTS texting options are: CODE, UTILITIES, PARK & REC, and BEACH |
| DOGS | Dogs on a leash are permitted on the beach, except in the Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife area at the south end of the island. Owners are also responsible to clean up after their pets and not allow them to chase shorebirds. |
| EMERGENCY | Call 911 if you need immediate assistance About preparing for a hurricane https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/75/Emergency-Preparedness-Operations About preparing for a flood https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/731/Flood-Information Sign up to receive critical community alerts https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/75BFEEC9A6A5 |
| EMERGENCY PREP | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/75/Emergency-Preparedness-Operations |
| Employment
Jobs |
Interested in working for the Town of FMB? Visit the Town's employment webpage at http://fmbgov.com/248/Employment |
| Entertainment | https://www.fortmyersbeach.org/events/ |
| ENVIRONMENT | Birds - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/#!categoryid=1149&subcategoryid=16764 Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/964/Little-Estero-Island-Critical-Wildlife-A Sea Turtles - http://www.fmbgov.com/963/Sea-Turtle-Information Water Quality - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/982/Water-Quality |
| Events
July 4th Memorial Day St. Patrick's Day New Year's Eve Halloween 4th of July July Fourth Fireworks |
https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1196/Town-Events |
| Farmers Markets | Farmers Markets are currrently not operating on the Island due to the ongoing cleanup of debris and rebuilding that is occurring due to Hurricane Ian. |
| FDOH | FDOH has a 24 hour call center for questions - 1 (866) 779-6121. Email questions: COVID-19@flhealth.gov. Visit: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/ |
| Fertilizer | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1060/Fertilizer-Information |
| FINANCE | See where the Town's money comes from and where it goes at http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/970/Finance |
| Fire
Fire on the beach Bonfires Fires |
Open fires are prohibited on the beach. Permits may be applied for through Town Hall for small cooking fires Nov 1-April 30 for $30 https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15114/Fire-on-the-Beach-Application |
| FLORIDA | https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 |
| FMB | http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1050/COVID-19-Updates |
| FUN | Your FUN keywords are: BEACH, ENVIRONMENT, LEISURE, and PARKING. |
| Holidays | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1207/Holidays |
| HOME | Home or business construction or remodeling - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/961/eServices |
| Hurricane | For Town-related info about hurricane recovery, follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1251/Hurricane-Ian-Update |
| Hurricane Re-Entry Pass | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/75/Emergency-Preparedness-Operations |
| LC | http://www.leegov.com/covid-19 |
| LEISURE | Bay Oaks Recreational Campus https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1071/Bay-Oaks-Recreational-Campus; Boating Mooring Field - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/109/Matanzas-Pass-Mooring-Field Dine, Play, Shop, & Stay - https://www.fortmyersbeach.org Kayak at Mound House - https://moundhouse.org/kayaktours/ Mound House Cultural Experience - https://moundhouse.org/ |
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| LOCAL | For info from the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Text FMB. For info from Lee County, text LC. |
| MASKS | The Town of FMB recommends that residents and visitors continue to follow CDC guidance about measures to prevent the spread of COVID though no formal mask mandate is in place. https://www.cdc.gov |
| MEETING
Agenda Minutes |
For agendas and minutes: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/209/Meetings-Agendas To watch online: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTF-wEnfKoqXo9WOk-1ev5w |
| MONEY | For resources to help small businesses & their employees, visit the Florida Small Business Development Center https://fsbdcswfl.org/covid-19-coronavirus-resources/ Or http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1055/Small-business-resources-COVID-19 |
| Mooring Field | http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/109/Matanzas-Pass-Mooring-Field |
| Mound House | Visit https://moundhouse.org/ |
| NEWS | Stay up on the latest Town info at https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/ |
| Noise | For noise complaints, call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1830 |
| ONLINE BILL | For information on how to pay your water bill, parking ticket or permit visit: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/975/Pay |
| PARKING | OPEN PARKING SPACES TODAY UPDATED AT 11 AM-2 PM-5 PM - https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/140/Parking About Town Parking - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/140/Parking Paying for parking - Download the Passport Parking app free in App or Google Play stores . Manage parking at https://www.ppprk.com/park/ Pay ticket - https://www.remit-online.com/3.0/Custom/239100_Start.aspx?id=239100 |
| PARKS & REC
Parks and Rec |
Bay Oaks Recreation Center - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/609/Parks-Recreation Mooring Field - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/109/Matanzas-Pass-Mooring-Field Mound House Cultural Experience - https://moundhouse.org/ Beaches http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/102/Beaches |
| PERMITS | As we recover from Ian, for information on permits, what activities require a permit, and how to get a permit, visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/971/Building-Services Still have questions? Email buildingpermits@fmbgov.com. |
| Pool | The Town operates a community pool at Bay Oaks Recreational Center. Due to COVID, it is open limited hours.https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/110/Fort-Myers-Beach-Community-Pool |
| POTHOLE | To report a pothole in the road, go to https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/forms.aspx?fid=43 |
| Public Works | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/97/Public-Works |
| RECORDS | Under development |
| Red Tide | View information about this algae bloom that sometimes occurs in Gulf waters https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/ Find current beach conditions: https://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/current-beach-conditions |
| RENTAL | Short term rental registration - http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1024/Short-Term-Rental |
| RESTAURANTS | https://www.fortmyersbeach.org/dine/ https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14723/Declaration-of-Emergency-Regulations--3192020 |
| RESTROOMS | Beachside: Crescent Beach Park, Newton Park, Bowditch Point Park, Lynn Hall Memorial Park: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/102/Beaches Bayside: Mound House is mid island www.moundhouse.org Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf is downtown near Bayside Park Public Restrooms: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/469/Public-Restrooms |
| Rumor | Text us your rumor |
| SERVICES | Your services keywords are: CODE, PERMIT, RECORDS, and UTILITIES. |
| SHORT TERM RENTAL | To report a short term rental violation, call 435-787-4357 0r 239-778-1171 For information about short term rentals http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1024/Short-Term-Rental |
| SMALL BUSINESSES
covid relief |
http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1055/Small-business-resources-COVID-19 |
| SOCIAL DISTANCING | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html |
| SOCIAL MEDIA
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Visit https://www.facebook.com/TownofFortMyersBeach, https://www.facebook.com/NewtonBeachParkFMB, https://www.facebook.com/bay.oaksFMB, https://www.facebook.com/MoundHouseFMB; https://twitter.com/TownofFMB; https://www.instagram.com/townoffortmyersbeach/ |
| SPACES | https://pems.pemsportal.com/guidancemapview/?cityid=4254 |
| SPECIAL EVENT | Planning a community event in public areas of FMB-bay, beach, streets, Times Square, bridges, sidewalks? A permit is required. Apply at http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15583/2020-Special-Event-Combined-Application. Questions? specialevents@fmbgov.com |
| STREET PERFORMERS | Interested in performing around Times Square or in other parts of downtown? Fill out the application at http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15637/Street-Performer-Application; Questions? email streetperformers@fmbgov.com |
| STREETLIGHT | Most street lights in the Town are maintained by Florida Power & Light, unless they are a blue light pole in the Times Square area. To report a street light out or down that is maintained by FPL, https://www.fpl.com/my-account/streetlight.html#landingView To report a street light out or down that is maintained by the Town, visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/forms.aspx?fid=43 |
| TAX DOLLARS | http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/148/About-your-tax-bill |
| TOWN | For the Town’s general phone, text CONTACT. For Council’s schedule, minutes & agendas, text MEETING. For the link to watch Council meetings online, text WATCH. To email all members: council@fmbgov.com |
| TOWN COUNCIL | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/68/Town-Council |
| TOWN HALL | Town Hall is closed to the public due to COVID precautions except for scheduled Town meetings (calendar: http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=27,26,31,25,32,20,21) and appointments for services. Most Town services are available by email or phone. |
| TRAFFIC | View traffic cameras at three locations on Estero Boulevard: Town Hall (http://50.235.142.242:81/view/view.shtml?id=12&imagepath=%2Fmjpg%2Fvideo.mjpg&size=1), Newton Park North (http://173.165.209.17:81/#view) and Newton Park South (http://173.165.209.17/#view) |
| TRAFFIC CAMERAS | Town Hall (http://50.235.142.242:81/view/view.shtml?id=12&imagepath=%2Fmjpg%2Fvideo.mjpg&size=1) Newton Park South (http://173.165.209.17/#view) Newton Park North (http://173.165.209.17:81/) |
| tram
trolley transportation |
https://www.fortmyersbeach.org/trolleyinfo/ |
| Trash | Garbage collection in the Town is done by Advanced Disposal/Veolia. Call 239-334-1224 with questions. Want to know trash pick up day? https://www.advanceddisposal.com/for-home/curbside-collection.aspx |
| TURTLE
Sea Turtles Nesting Season |
Sea turtle nesting season is May 1 to Oct 31. Mama turtles build nests on the beach and deposit eggs. Hatchlings start coming out of their nests from July through October. Please do not disturb nests - they are marked with yellow caution tape on the beach - or mamas or hatchlings if you are fortunate to see them. Learn more: http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/963/Sea-Turtle; www.turtletime.org |
| UNEMPLOYMENT | https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX COVID019 business loans |
| UTILITIES | Apply for water service - https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8444/Beach-Water-Application?bidId= Pay water bill - https://www.eonlinebill.com/bapp/ftmyers/indexl Report a leak - https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/909/Beach-Water To communicate with the Town's Utilities Department, email utilities@fmbgov.com |
| VACATION RENTALS | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/1024/Short-Term-Rental |
| Vaccine
vaccines vaccination vaccinations |
https://www.leegov.com/covid-19/vaccine |
| Volunteer | To volunteer to assist with hurricane recovery, visit https://www.leegov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/volunteers or visit https://www.fortmyersbeach.org/ for more ways you can help. |
| vote | For updates to in-person voting for the Nov. 8 election, visit https://www.lee.vote/Home/Post-Hurricane-Election-Information |
| WATCH | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTF-wEnfKoqXo9WOk-1ev5w |
| WATER | Visit the Utilities Department webpage http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/909/Beach-Water How do I get my water restored - get structural and electrical inspections and email to buldingpermits@fmbgov.com Questions? Email utilities@fmbgov.com |
| WATER LEAKS | Contact Beach Utilties Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 at 239-463-9914. After business hours, call 866-578-2705. |
| Water Quality | https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/982/Water-Quality |
| Wheelchairs | The Town has wheelchairs adapted to the beach environment for loan for FREE. Reserve by calling 239-463-5888 at least an hour in advance. https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/102/Beaches |
| WILDLIFE | For turtles & birds, text ENVIRONMENT |
| Wristbands | We have implemented a wristband program for residents that allows you priority access at Community Resource Centers. Bring proof of residency (driver's license, mail with address, purple hurricane pass) to a Community Resource Center (Santini Plaza, 7205 Estero Blvd. or Beach Baptist, 123 Connecticut St.) to get a wristband. |