Fort Myers Beach is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of aging condominiums with new milestone inspection laws that could change the way repairs are managed.

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The Fort Myers Beach council just took a major step in Hurricane Ian recovery by approving a plan to enhance our dunes and improve beach access with additional sand!

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The Town Council is set to decide the future of Hideaway Village, a proposed boutique hotel that promises to transform a disaster site into a vibrant community space, but only after rigorous scrutiny of its parking and public benefits.

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The town council is gearing up for exciting changes in downtown Fort Myers Beach, as AECOM unveils vital findings that could reshape the community’s future!

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A groundbreaking study reveals that a hybrid dune-and-wall system could cut wave heights by 30% and significantly reduce storm damage at Fort Myers Beach.

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Town manager Will is pushing Florida Power & Light to reignite the streetlight project amid council concerns that ongoing outages pose a serious life safety risk.

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The committee has finalized meeting minutes and set important dates, including a crucial presentation on Newton Park scheduled for October 5!

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The advisory committee has made a bold recommendation for the Newton Beach Park rebuild, suggesting the removal of the children's amusement area to embrace a more historically fitting design.

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The Bay Oaks pool project is projected to cost between $4.3M and $4.5M, but residents are raising concerns over a looming $800K shortfall and the need for clarity on funding extras.

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Fort Myers Beach is tackling persistent erosion with a bold $2.6 million plan, but what does it mean for the town and its residents?

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A new study reveals that the current glass tint standards offer minimal protection for sea turtle hatchlings, sparking a debate on a more effective 30% VLT compromise.

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Fort Myers Beach councilors have hit pause on a critical amendment to address the shocking theft of 54,000 feet of street-lighting wire, raising questions about accountability and the future of island safety.

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Fort Myers Beach is considering a wave of fee increases for visitors, including hikes in parking rates and short-term rental fees, to tackle a budget gap—will these changes make your next trip more expensive?

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Fort Myers Beach Town Council sets the stage for budget debates with a tentative millage rate that raises eyebrows and a looming $299,900 deficit!

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