Fort Myers Beach town Minutes

The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency approved two variance requests at its March 10, 2026 meeting. The first variance permits a second-level balcony encroachment at 102 Lovers Lane in the RC zoning district, with a recommended fee waiver since the encroachment was a staff error, not an applicant mistake...

Fort Myers Beach Town Council held a management and planning session to discuss public safety committee initiatives including neighborhood watch programs and emergency response volunteer teams, a proposed smoking and vaping ordinance for public parks and beaches, and ongoing efforts to establish a community redevelopment agency and complete a charter review. The Council identified organizational issues within advisory committees, including redundancy, lack of strategic direction, and unclear delineation of roles and responsibilities...

The Town of Fort Myers Beach sought authorization to foreclose on a $594,650 lien against White Sand Properties of Fort Myers Beach, LLC for code violations at 80 Avenue E that began in 2014. Daily fines of $250 accumulated until the property was demolished and came into compliance on September 28, 2022...

Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate conducted routine code compliance hearings on January 15, 2026, addressing property maintenance violations and unpermitted work across 10 cases. The magistrate found four properties in violation and ordered $250 in administrative fees for each, while three properties were already in compliance...

Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved multiple zoning items and a commercial lease agreement. The council heard testimony on a property variance at 173 Gulf Island Drive (staff recommended denial due to insufficient setback variance) and approved a special exception for 166/168 Coconut Drive allowing increased bedrooms post-Hurricane Ian recovery...

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council unanimously approved the final agenda, previous meeting minutes, and two ordinances at first reading. Ordinance 25-20 rezones 175 Sterling Avenue from institutional to commercial planned development for Fort Myers Beach Women's Club redevelopment, allowing expanded commercial use including on-premises consumption (alcohol service)...

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved extensions of local emergency declarations for three tropical storms (Debby, Helene, and Milton), authorized capital projects totaling over $548,000 for a parking lot, stormwater equipment, and beach monitoring, and held the first reading of two ordinances—one updating purchasing regulations and another banning smoking and vaping in public parks. The council scheduled second readings for March 16 and April 6, 2026, and approved special event permits for the town's 30th anniversary celebration on March 6, 2026.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council held a meeting on February 2, 2026, approving first readings of two ordinances unanimously. Ordinance 25-20 proposes rezoning the Fort Myers Beach Women's Club property at 175 Sterling Avenue from Institutional to Commercial Planned Development, with a second reading and final adoption hearing scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM...

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council held a regular meeting on December 15, 2025, and approved multiple land-use items including a variance for an expanded eight-foot dune walkover at Beach Access #41, ordinance amendments allowing three signs at Beach Bar and outdoor alcohol service at Cottages at Myerside, and a development agreement for mixed-use redevelopment at 50 Old San Carlos Boulevard. The Council authorized continuation of landscaping and dune restoration projects totaling over $600,000 in grant-funded work, including a $500,000 contract increase to EarthBalance Corporation for dune planting and a $69,900 survey to Coastal Engineering Consultants...

Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate hearing addressed eight code enforcement violation cases involving unpermitted work and building code deficiencies. The primary case (FMB 20251060) involved unpermitted plumbing and bathroom work at 151 Miramar St owned by Danny Lewis and Carol Jean Thomas; testimony was presented with exhibits, and the magistrate requested proposed orders by January 20, 2026...

The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency held a public hearing on the Outrigger Resort mixed-use redevelopment project at 6200 Estero Boulevard, a major redevelopment proposal by London Bay. The project includes 150 hotel rooms, 46 residential units, and 46,000 square feet of commercial space...

The Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission met to review and discuss proposed amendments to the town charter. The commission reviewed multiple sections of the charter covering administrative departments, elections procedures, financial management, and other operational guidelines...

The Fort Myers Beach Charter Review Commission met on November 4, 2025, to review the town charter. The commission discussed Articles 1–3: no changes were recommended for the corporate name and municipal powers, but Town Attorney Stuparich will research territorial boundary enforcement concerning San Carlos Pass and Lover's Key...

Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate conducted a December 4, 2025 hearing on four property violations. One case (MDR Beach Properties) was verified compliant with no action taken...

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council held a regular meeting on December 15, 2025, where they approved multiple quasi-judicial items including a variance for an 8-foot dune walkover at Beach Access #41, ordinance amendments for commercial signage and outdoor alcohol service at hotels/restaurants, and a mixed-use development agreement for 50 Old San Carlos Boulevard. The council authorized contract awards including a $1...