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Interagency roundtable set to address Back Bay no‑wake enforcement and signage

Anchorage Advisory Committee (Town of Fort Myers Beach) · October 28, 2025
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Summary

A Nov. 10 roundtable convened by Mary Torgerson will bring together the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Lee County Sheriff’s Office and town staff to discuss enforcement, signage and outreach for improved compliance with the Back Bay no‑wake zone.

Committee members discussed continuing problems with boat traffic and property damage in Back Bay and the need for better enforcement and public education. Harbormaster Curtis Ludwig said Mary Torgerson is organizing a roundtable on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. that will include the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, FWC and LCSO to coordinate enforcement, signage and outreach.

Ludwig and members discussed tactics that could improve compliance, including additional signs and distribution of manatee and boater‑safety pamphlets. Jennifer Rask reminded the committee that FWC offers free manatee signage through its portal; Ludwig said the town already has posted manatee signs at the dinghy dock and will order additional signs as needed.

Some members asked whether the roundtable would be open to public comment; organizers indicated the meeting is currently invitation‑based but said they would confirm whether members of the public can observe or listen and that a summary would be provided to the AAC after the meeting.

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