Each year, we the people of Fort Myers Beach
on Estero Island have the pleasure of sharing our home with you and your family. In order to maintain our
Island as your annual vacation choice or year-round residence, certain laws and
regulations are enforced. Our hope is that your familiarity with these laws will enhance
your visit and help you avoid any unnecessary problems and make you vacation truly an
enjoyable experience.
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1. We hope that you will enjoy strolling along the Beach. Please use the
receptacles provided to deposit your trash. Remember balloons, plastic and other litter
are deadly to our sea turtles, porpoises, manatees and whales.
2. Vehicles, alcohol and camping are prohibited on the beach itself. 3.
Speed limits and parking areas are strictly enforced.
4. The operation of Jet Ski's or boats, within 500 feet of our beaches or
piers, is prohibited, except at idle speed.
5. Dogs are currently permitted on our beach, be a responsible owner:
clean up after your pet and wear collar. Most rental accommodations do not
allow pets, Sorry. Although some motels are available with a pet deposit
and pet accommodation fee. The Chamber of Commerce may be able to help
you in those regards and their phone is 239 454-7500
6. Florida's drinking age is 21, and is strictly enforced. An
open-container law prohibits alcohol in public areas on the beach. Most of our local
establishments are open until 2:00 A.M. Remember, drinking and driving rules also apply to
vacations!.
7. A fishing license is required and may be obtained at local bait shops,
marinas or at the Lee Country Tax Collectors office located in Summerlin Square Shopping
Center.
Our Tropical Island is one of the best vacation spots in Florida, besides
being what we feel is also a great place to live. We have fabulous restaurants to savor
the Island's specialties, and over seven miles of white sandy public beaches, plus fishing
and boating in the back bay, or the Gulf of Mexico. There are many activities for
everyone; Jet-skiing, parasailing, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, bi-plane rides,
motor scooters, bike riding, casino cruise ships and much more.
There is a trolley service here as well, with a pick up and drop off locations throughout
the Island. Please use the trolley as much as possible to help reduce
the traffic on our busy Estero Blvd. We hope you enjoy our Island whether it's
your vacation or your permanent residence. If we can help you, your family,
and friends in any real estate needs, please call Loffreno Real Estate, Inc. at
(239) 463-2999

