Fort Myers Beach

Work is progressing on the new Fort Myers Beach pier. The original pier was all but washed away by Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Some beach access parking lots closed this week to allow for restoration projects.

For the first time since before Hurricane Ian in 2022, powerboat racing competition ROAR Offshore is returning to Fort Myers Beach. It will take place at Margaritaville Beach Resort from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. Town Council members approved requests to waive the island's noise ordinance and use town property on Monday.

A new WGCU documentary short explores the Calusa history at the Mound House — the oldest structure on Fort Myers Beach — and how Indigenous engineering helped protect it from Hurricane Ian in 2022.

As part of its continuing restoration effort from Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach reached a major rebuilding milestone with the reopening of the Crescent Beach Family Park.

A new program gives residents and businesses on Fort Myers Beach an opportunity to correct code violations before formal action is taken. This can include parking a vehicle in a no park zone, lawn overgrowth and other scenarios.

Celebrate July Fourth at events throughout the region

Lee County celebrated the new Big Carlos Pass Bridge and the Big Carlos Bridge Artificial Reef Tuesday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Lee Board of County Commissioners on June 16 approved the draft RESTORE Act Direct Component Multiyear Implementation Plan (MIP) and authorized a 45-day public comment period as required by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides an outlet where stakeholders are able to convey their input on what they believe the island community needs to stay resilient long-term.