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Fort Myers Beach council weighs year‑round resident passes, app options and county partnerships for parking
Summary
Councilors discussed whether to offer year‑round parking passes, expand off‑island stickers, pursue technology (apps/camera enforcement) and partner with Lee County; staff was asked to compile feasibility data including revenue implications, traffic counts and grant opportunities.
Councilors and staff discussed parking policy, enforcement and technology at the June 5 Fort Myers Beach meeting, focusing on whether to offer expanded year‑round passes for residents and potential partnerships with Lee County.
The issue matters because parking is a significant source of municipal revenue and a daily quality‑of‑life concern for residents, businesses and visitors; changes could affect town operating income and access to downtown and beach areas.
Councilor Stafford opened the discussion by proposing an expanded or year‑round pass that would allow residents to park at beach accesses and other town spots outside the…
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