Fort Myers Beach advisory board approves fee schedule to send to council as Bay Oaks readies reopening; pool bid readvertised

The Bay Oaks Recreation Center advisory group in Fort Myers Beach voted June 25 to approve a proposed fee schedule to forward to the Town Council as staff prepares a wider reopening of the center and new facility upgrades.

The decision affects programming that is already under way at Bay Oaks, including a summer camp with 34 campers, weekday front‑desk town hall services from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekday indoor pickleball and a phased reopening of the gym and weight room. Advisory board members approved the recommendation in a voice vote; the motion was seconded by Joy and carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Why it matters: the fee schedule and timing will feed into the town’s budget calendar this summer, and the advisory board and staff said the plan is intended to restart programs, attract residents and visitors and help defray operating costs as new amenities come online.

Key facts and next steps

- Summer programs and hours: Staff reported the summer camp is in its third week with 34 campers and that town‑hall services are operating from the rec center Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (registration, beach parking, hurricane passes, permitting, utilities and maintenance questions are…