Guides
Straight answers, with sources
The hard questions about Fort Myers Beach, answered carefully and with sources. These are living documents — updated as the town's rules and the market change.
The FEMA 50% Rule, in Plain English
The single most important rule for anyone repairing or remodeling on the island — what counts, what doesn't, and who decides.
FMB Flood Zones Explained: VE vs AE
What the letters on the flood map mean for buying, building, and insuring a home on Fort Myers Beach.
Weekly vs Monthly Rental Zones on FMB
Where short-term rentals are allowed, where they aren't, and what that means for investment income.
Teardown, Remodel, or Elevate?
The real decision framework for a storm-damaged or older home on the island, and the rules that force the choice.
Buying on Fort Myers Beach: The Honest Guide
The process, the insurance questions, and what to check before you offer — written for people who want the truth, not a pitch.
Selling on Fort Myers Beach in Today's Market
What actually drives price and time-on-market on the island right now — facts, not hype.
The Comeback: FMB's Rebuild, Documented
Permit velocity, major projects, and the verifiable case that Fort Myers Beach is coming back.
FMB Market Data
Inventory, sales, and pricing on Fort Myers Beach — sourced, dated, and refreshed monthly.