Fort Myers Beach Town Manager Andrew Hyatt announced at Tuesday's council meeting that he would not seek a contract extension.
"The past six months, my wife, Susan, and I have been discussing what the next phase of our life will look like. I've been working over 50 years and hope to enjoy the fruits of my labor," Hyatt said in the meeting. "Being faced with the possibility of extending my contract for another one to two years. I feel the time has come for me to return home to North Florida and not seek a contract extension."
He went on to officially give his 100-day notice to help with the transition and noted his contract calls for a 120-day notice or an agreed-upon notice.
"I want to thank each of you, as well as so many residents, for the opportunity and support I have received," Hyatt said. "I want to thank the staff and all town employees for all they have done to help Fort Myers Beach recover from the devastating hurricane."
A contract with Hyatt was approved in April 2023, and Hyatt began working the following month.
Hyatt has more than 26 years of management and leadership experience in both the private and public sectors. He spent 18 of those years in municipal government and 13 years as a town or city manager.
This is a developing story.
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