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🌱 How much FEMA money is coming to fix Fort Myers Beach parks?

Fort Myers Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Fort Myers Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much FEMA money is coming to fix Fort Myers Beach parks?
  • How Fort Myers Beach crews pulled off this tricky barge rescue

Also on today's calendar: JWB Wine Experience: An Evening with Caymus Vineyards and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 78.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FEMA announces additional $90 million for Florida hurricane recovery projects (winknews.com) — Fort Myers Beach is set to receive more than $678,000 from FEMA to repair and replace public park equipment damaged by Hurricane Ian, part of a new $90 million package for Florida recovery projects. Other communities are getting funds for dunes, utilities, and traffic signals, but this award directly supports the town’s recreational spaces. The money comes through FEMA’s Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs.
   

• Firefighters extract man who fell while working on barge (dailydispatch.com) — Fort Myers Beach firefighters helped rescue a worker who fell about 10 feet inside a barge near San Carlos Island, using specialized confined-space and technical rescue skills. Multiple area fire districts teamed up, and a drone provided real-time overhead views to guide the operation. The man was lifted out in about 45 minutes and taken to a trauma center for treatment.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Candidate Qualifying Period Ends at Noon, June 12
    City of Bonita Springs City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 9101 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita S
    8:00 am
  • Sip and Create: Beach Tea Light Bowl
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    6:00 pm
  • Women Veterans Day Celebration by Women Veteran... →
    KJ's Steakhouse, 10950 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
    6:30 pm
  • Monsters, Inc. JR (a pilot production)
    Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd, FORT MYERS, FL, 33919, United States
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Town of Fort Myers Beach Florida posted a job opening for Recreation Aide - Seasonal (Holiday / Summer) in Fort Myers Beach. Apply here.
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Bonita Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • CSCI Leverages Technology, Workforce Expansion, and Operational Discipline to Drive Continued Growth Across Florida (businesswire.com)

Bonita Springs

  • Oakes Farms proposes major entertainment complex at former Bonita Springs dog track (winknews.com)
  • Trulieve Dispensary Associate-Part Time in Bonita Springs, FL (lehighvalleylive.com)
  • Green Thumb Personal Care Specialist (Full Time) in Bonita Springs, FL (syracuse.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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Myers Beach

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Myers Beach

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.