Become involved in local government through Citizen Advisory Boards

FORT MYERS, FL (June 20, 2018) – The City of Fort Myers seeks knowledgeable, community-minded citizens to serve on its Citizen Advisory Boards. These volunteer boards provide advice and recommendations to City Council on numerous topics.

The City...

Solid Waste 4th of July Holiday Collection Schedule

FORT MYERS, FL (June 20, 2018) – The City of Fort Myers Solid Waste Division will observe Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. The Solid Waste and Utility Billing Offices will be closed.

There will be no changes in residential trash or re...

Ward 1 Community Meeting takes place on June 26

FORT MYERS, FL (June 19, 2018) – Fort Myers City Councilwoman Teresa Watkins Brown will host a Ward 1 Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the IMAG History and Science Center (2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916). All are w...

City honored with 27th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

FORT MYERS, FL (June 19, 2018) – For the 27th consecutive year, the City of Fort Myers has earned the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).  The honor was presented for the cit...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Redevelopment Area expansion meeting takes place June 14

FORT MYERS, FL (June 12, 2018) – The City of Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will present a plan update for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard redevelopment area on Thursday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the ...

Award-winning McCollum Hall documentary premiers June 12

FORT MYERS, FL (June 8, 2018) – An award-winning student documentary featuring McCollum Hall will have a public showing at 6:00 p.m. on June 12, 2018, at the Williams Academy Black History Museum, 1936 Henderson Avenue in Fort Myers. Student documentary-m...

Ward 6 Community Meeting takes place on June 20

Fort Myers, FL (June 6, 2018) – Fort Myers City Councilwoman Gaile Anthony will host a Ward 6 community meeting on Wednesday, June 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held in the community room at ...

Ward 2 Community Meeting takes place on June 7

Fort Myers, FL (June 5, 2018): Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny W. Streets, Jr. will host a Ward 2 Community Meeting on Thursday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Riverside Community Center (3061 E. Riverside Dr.). All are welcome to attend.

Agenda ite...

Ward 3 Community Meeting scheduled for June 5 CANCELED

Fort Myers, FL (Jun 4, 2018) – The Ward 3 Community Meeting originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 at the Dr. Carrie Robinson Center has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

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City’s annual fire hydrant inspection program begins June 1

FORT MYERS, FL (May 31, 2018) – The Fort Myers Fire Department is kicking off its annual fire hydrant inspection program on Friday, June 1. Yearly inspections ensure each hydrant in the city can be expected to perform properly and reliably whene...

Ward 2 Neighborhood Cleanup takes place on June 1

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Tribute to America’s Heroes cancelled due to Subtropical Storm Alberto

FORT MYERS, FL (May 27, 2018) – The 8th Annual Tribute to America’s Heroes hosted by the City of Fort Myers scheduled for Sunday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Centennial Park has been cancelled due to public safety concerns surrounding Subtr...

McCollum Hall Request for Proposal available through City’s purchasing website

Fort Myers, FL (May 25, 2018) – The City of Fort Myers is seeking bids on McCollum Hall, located at 2701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, as a part of an ongoing effort to foster community redevelopment along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ...

City professionals honored at 2018 Public Works Appreciation Luncheon

FORT MYERS, FL (May 24, 2018) – The professionals behind municipal services including water, sewer, streets and highways, public buildings, solid waste collection, administration, stormwater, engineering services, parks and canal maintenance are being hon...

First Ward 6 Community Meeting of the New Year takes place on January 17

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Ward 1 Community Meeting on January 23, 2018

Fort Myers City Councilwoman Teresa Watkins Brown will host a Ward 1 Community Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, at 6:00 p.m. at the IMAG History and Science Center (2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916). All are welcome to attend.

The event agenda inclu...

City of Fort Myers hosts public workshop for Downtown/Gardner’s Park/Midtown redevelopment strategy

Downtown Hotel & Convention Center Project Poised to Move Forward

The City of Fort Myers is partnering with Mainsail Lodging and Development to bring a visionary project to life in downtown Fort Myers.  The project has grown in size and scope since the original presentations and now it is poised to move forward...