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🌱 Why four south-end properties are under scrutiny after a fish kill
Hello Fort Myers Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why four south-end properties are under scrutiny after a fish kill
- How will the new Fort Myers Beach pier change Times Square?
- Know someone quietly transforming Fort Myers Beach? Nominate them for a chamber award.
Also on today's calendar: Easter Brunch Buffet at Margaritaville Beach Resort.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ruth F.!
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Fort Myers Beach or nearby? Post it to the Fort Myers Beach calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Saturday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town Investigating 4 Properties Related to Recent Fish Kill - Beach Talk Radio News (beachtalkradionews.com) — Town officials are actively investigating four vacant properties near Buccaneer Lagoon on the south end of Fort Myers Beach after a localized fish kill tied to low oxygen levels. Environmental staff suspect runoff from nearby land, and code enforcement may even need boat access to document possible pollution sources affecting local waters. 
• New Fort Myers Beach Pier nears contract status (naplesnews.com) — A long-awaited replacement for the Fort Myers Beach pier is close to reality, with Lee County commissioners set to vote April 7 on an $11.8 million construction contract. The new pier at Lynn Hall Park would stretch 1,000 feet into the Gulf, be significantly wider, and take about 18 months to build using tourist tax and state emergency funds.
• Who's The Best in The Beach Community? - Beach Talk Radio News (beachtalkradionews.com) — The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to nominate neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses for a slate of community awards celebrating civic leadership, environmental stewardship, and positive impact. From Citizen of the Year to Friends of the Beach, these honors spotlight people helping Fort Myers Beach recover, thrive, and care for its coastal environment.
📣 Fort Myers Beach Shout Outs!
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❤️ Great Memories in FMB with one of my Best friends; Jan, who I always appreciated sooo much!😻
—Ruth F.
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Upcoming Events in
Fort Myers Beach
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
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Concert Series - Relentless Fire 4:00-7:00 PM
Bayside Veterans Park - Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 -
Easter Brunch Buffet at Margaritaville Beach Resort
251 Crescent St , Fort Myers Beach
10:00 am -
Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF) 2:00 PM
Fort Myers Beach Calendar , Town Hall - Council Chambers 6231 Estero Boulevard , Fort Myers Beach
2:00 pm
Sunday April 5
Wednesday April 8
🗓 Events Nearby
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Watercolor with Linda Benson (Beginner-Advanced)
Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
9:30 am -
Baseball JV @ Cape Coral
Ida S. Baker High School , 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. , Cape Coral
4:00 pm -
Softball VR @ Bonita Springs
Estero High School North Fort Myers, FL 33903
6:30 pm -
Flag Football, Girls VR vs South Fort Myers
Estero High School North Fort Myers, FL 33903
6:30 pm -
Baseball VR @ Cape Coral
Ida S. Baker High School , 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. , Cape Coral
7:00 pm -
Baseball VR @ Bonita Springs
Estero High School , 25592 Imperial Parkway , Bonita Springs
7:00 pm -
Softball @ Aubrey Rogers
Aubrey Rogers High School , 15100 Patriot Pl , Naples
7:00 pm -
A Matter of Balance Program Begins in Cape Coral (For Lee Health Parkinson Program Participants)
Wellway Cape Coral – Healthy Life Center , 609 SE 13th Court , Cape Coral
8:30 am -
Seagrass – There are Flowers Under the Sea? 04/03/2026 - Sanibel, FL 2026
455 Periwinkle Way , Sanibel
1:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a major accident on Palm Beach Blvd...
There is a major accident on Palm Beach Blvd reported at 7:10 AM. (Nextdoor ) - There is a major accident on College Pkwy reported...
There is a major accident on College Pkwy reported at 5:54 PM. (Nextdoor )
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Estero. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Summer Camp Counselor in Estero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Estero
- 4 injured, 1 airlifted after fiery 2-car crash closes Estero roads (winknews.com)
- Estero locals who watched 1969 moon landing excited for next mission (winknews.com)
- High-Octane Hideaway (floridaweekly.com)
Bonita Springs
- YSU's Respiratory Program Receives Award (businessjournaldaily.com)
Ok Fort Myers Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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