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Spring Festival Season Is Here — And So Is the Porta Potty Rush

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:53:00 GMT

Book Your Sanitation Rentals For Southwest Florida's Busiest Month

If you live in Southwest Florida, you already know: March is the month. The snowbirds are still here, the weather is perfect, and it feels like every city from Fort Myers to Naples has an outdoor event on the calendar every single weekend. It's honestly one of the best things about living in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, DeSoto, or Sarasota County.

But here's what event planners, vendors, nonprofits, and park coordinators also know (and sometimes learn the hard way): everyone is calling for portable restrooms, handwashing stations, and dumpsters at the exact same time.

At Florida Portables, March is one of our busiest months of the year. So let's talk about why March is the way it is — and how to make sure your event isn't the one scrambling at the last minute.

Why March is So Busy in Southwest Florida

From Fort Myers Beach to Punta Gorda to Marco Island, March packs more outdoor events into one month than almost any other time of year. Just a few of the marquee events that fill the calendar annually:

Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival — One of Lee County's most beloved community traditions, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to the beach for food, music, and good times.
Collier County Fair — Nearly two weeks of livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, and fair food at the Collier County Fairgrounds in Naples.
Southwest Florida Ag Expo — An 11-day family event at the Lee County Civic Center Complex in North Fort Myers celebrating agriculture, crafts, and entertainment.
Taste of Punta Gorda — A fan-favorite food and culture festival in Charlotte County.
Cape Coral Cardboard Boat Regatta — A uniquely fun community event that draws big crowds to the water.
Naples Seafood & Music Festival — Fresh seafood, live music, and warm March weather. Need we say more?
ArtFest Fort Myers — Hundreds of artists, live entertainment, and thousands of attendees in the heart of downtown.

And that's before you count the dozens of smaller community events, church festivals, fundraisers, farmers markets, sports tournaments, and neighborhood gatherings happening in every corner of the region.

Every single one of those events needs sanitation. Many of them are required by county permitting to have it.

What Your Event Actually Needs (And What You Might Not Have Thought About)

Portable Restrooms

This one's obvious — but the quantity is where people get tripped up. A general rule of thumb is one portable toilet per 50 guests for a 4-hour event. Longer events, alcohol service, or larger crowds? You'll need more. Running short on restrooms doesn't just create long lines — it creates unhappy guests and, in some cases, health code violations.

Handwashing Stations

If your event has food vendors — and most March festivals do — handwashing stations aren't just a nice-to-have. They're often required by the Florida Department of Health and local county health departments for temporary food service permits. Don't let a missing handwashing station be the reason your food vendor can't operate.

Dumpsters

Multi-day festivals, fairs, and large community events generate a serious amount of waste. Having a dumpster on-site keeps your venue clean, protects the environment, and makes post-event cleanup dramatically easier. Whether you need a single roll-off for a weekend event or ongoing service for a multi-week fair, we've got you covered across all six counties we serve.

We Serve All of Southwest Florida

Whether your event is in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, Arcadia, Labelle, or anywhere in between , Florida Portables delivers clean, reliable portable sanitation on time and on budget.

We're not a call center. When you call us, you're talking to a real member of our local team — someone who knows the fairgrounds, the parks, the venues, and the roads in your community. That's what being family-owned and operated since 2019 means to us.

Ready to Book?

If you have a spring event coming up — whether it's a major festival, a community fundraiser, a church fair, or a neighborhood block party — now is the time to reserve your units.

Call us today at 239-440-9584 or click to contact us to request a quote.

Serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, DeSoto, and Sarasota Counties

Getting Through Hurricane Season Together — How Our Family Helps Yours Stay Prepared

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:18:00 GMT

Living in Southwest Florida, we all know hurricane season is just part of life here. As a local family business, we've weathered many storms alongside our neighbors, and we've learned that preparation goes way beyond stocking up on water and batteries. One thing that often gets forgotten until it's too late – What happens when the power goes out and the water stops working?

That's where we come in. We're not just a business. We're your neighbors, and we're here to help our community get through whatever Mother Nature throws our way.

When the Lights Go Out, We've Got You Covered

We've all been there: the storm eventually passes, but the real challenges are just beginning. Water lines get damaged, sewage systems get overwhelmed, and suddenly your family is left without the basic facilities you rely on every day. It's stressful enough dealing with storm damage without worrying about sanitation.

That's exactly why we keep our portable restrooms and handwashing stations ready to go. When your regular plumbing isn't working, we make sure your family stays safe and comfortable. And honestly, after living through a few hurricanes ourselves, we know how much of a relief it is to have that one less thing to worry about.

The cleanup afterward? That's another story entirely. Fallen trees, roof debris, damaged furniture – it piles up fast. Having a dumpster on-site means you can tackle the cleanup safely and keep your property organized instead of having hazardous piles everywhere.

We're All in This Together

Some of our most meaningful work happens at the community centers, churches, and schools that become relief hubs after a storm. Volunteers pour in to help, families need a safe place to stay, and everyone needs access to clean facilities. We've seen how having proper sanitation in place lets people focus on what really matters – taking care of each other and getting back on their feet.

And you know what? Life doesn't completely stop during hurricane season. We've helped families keep their weddings and community events going even when the power's out. Having a backup plan means your special day can go on, no matter what the weather brings.

Helping Our Community Rebuild

Hurricane recovery means construction crews working around the clock to get our neighborhoods back to normal. These hardworking folks need reliable facilities to stay safe and healthy while they're helping us rebuild. We make sure they have what they need so they can focus on getting our community back up and running.

For local businesses trying to reopen after a storm, every day closed means lost income. When we can help them get their doors open faster by providing temporary sanitation solutions, we're helping our whole community bounce back stronger.

Why Choose Your Local Family Business

We live here too. We know Florida's weather patterns because we experience them right alongside you. When a storm's coming, we're not just thinking about business; we're preparing our own homes and helping our neighbors prepare theirs.

Florida Portables is available 24/7 during hurricane season because we know emergencies don't wait for business hours. Need help at 2 AM after a storm passes? We'll be there. That's just how we take care of each other here.

What we provide:

Equipment that's always ready, whether you need it for a few days or a few weeks
Clean, well-maintained facilities delivered right when you need them
Local folks who understand exactly what you're going through
Round-the-clock support because we're all in this together

We've been serving Southwest Florida families for years because this is our home too. Whether you're preparing your house, coordinating community relief efforts, or just want peace of mind knowing you're ready for anything, we're here to help.

Give us a call – we're here for you, before, during, and after the storm.

CALL TODAY!