Magistrate orders Dec. 3 compliance deadlines, $250-per-day fines in multiple Fort Myers Beach code cases

The Town of Fort Myers Beach special magistrate hearing on Oct. 30, 2025 resulted in compliance deadlines and daily fines for several property owners found to have performed work or used property in violation of the town's code. The magistrate accepted the town's evidence and testimony, set a uniform initial compliance date of Dec. 3, 2025 for multiple matters, ordered a $250-per-day fine to begin Dec. 4 for unresolved violations, and assessed a $250 administrative cost in each case. Review hearings were scheduled for Jan. 6, 2026.

The town's code compliance manager, Michael Hauserman, testified in each matter and presented notices of violation, posting affidavits, certified-mail receipts and inspection photographs as evidence. In several cases property owners or their representatives told the magistrate they had submitted permit applications or were actively working with town staff.

John K. Daniels / 2050-2052 Bahia (Case 20250819) Michael Hauserman testified that the town observed demolition and repairs to siding, windows and roofing and other work without the required permits. The town's records and a records printout included with the exhibits showed no issued permit for the listed work; Hauserman said one permit application was in revision at the time of hearing. Joe Daniels, who identified himself as the owner's son and agent, said he began submitting required documents on Oct. 17 and that a flood-review…