The entire 7- mile strip of beach along Estero Island has been dubbed “the world’s safest beach,” because there are no steep drop-offs or rough bottom terrain. Rather, this family friendly beachfront allows waders a gradual, inch by inch entry into the warm Gulf of Mexico.
March 16, 2014 The Bishop from St. Raphael By-the- Sea Anglican Church blesses a gathering of shrimp boats at the Beach Seafood Shrimp Docks at 3 p.m. in a 63 years tradition timed according to the full moon, when shrimpers return to port. The event includes kid’s activities, a shrimp-eating contest, and live music staring…continue reading
April 23-27, 2014 The eighth annual four-day festival will provide moviegoers the opportunity to see quality independent films and be part of events on the beach, workshops with the film makers, and a Gala Awards Ceremony with live music. www.fmb-filmfest.com 239-314-9234
May 3, 2014 This third annual “catch, release, and care” tournament is based at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille, Anglers vie for cash awards for the most tarpon caught. www.dingdarlingtarpontourney.org 239-292-0566
May 4, 2014 The 19th Annual Taste of the Beach dishes up seafood and other Beach specialties from more than 20 restaurants, along with live music and children’s activities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The action and tantalizing aromas center around Old San Carlos Boulevard off Estero Blvd. 239-454-7000 for more information
March 8-9, 2014 Three days of festivities celebrate the tasty shrimp harvest of Fort Myers Beach. A parade down Estero Blvd culminates with the crowning of the Shrimp Queen. Seafood vendors and the Lions Club’s shrimp boil concession set up at Lynn Hall memorial Park both days. 239-463-6986 239-454-0043 www.fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com
The ship Lynx is in port in Fort Myers Beach again this year (December 20- January 11 and March 16- May 18) the Lynx will be offering daily dockside tours. Tickets are free for ages 12 and under (must be accompanied by adult) and $8.00 for ages 13 and older. For more information call 866-446-5969…continue reading
Watch the ball drop at Times Square without shivering. The town’s 17th annual birthday party takes place from 1 to 3 p. m. with free live music, brownies, and cupcakes. More live music kicks in at 7 p.m. to start the New Year’s celebration, which culminates with fireworks from the pier and the ball drops…continue reading
November 22-December 1, 2013 open daily 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Located at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach 6890 Estero Blvd $5.00 admission for ages 5 and older free for ages 4 and under for more information you can call 239-454-7500 fmbsandsculpting.com or www.fortmyersbeach.org The biggest and one of the longest running sand sculpting…continue reading
Bring the whole family for a weekend of swashbuckling good times along old San Carlos Blvd at this eighth annual event. Kids activities on Saturday and Sunday include interactive games with pirates, a treasure hunt, sea skirmishes, stage shows and costume contests. Pirate crew encampments, black powder demonstrations, storytellers, and minstrels. Saturday night will host…continue reading