In the fall of 1991, Master Tattooist Bill Hannong opened Fort Myers Beach Tattoo & Piercing. This opening was a milestone, as it was the first professional tattoo studio to be opened on Fort Myers Beach. Hannong brought the high standards of quality, cleanliness, and customer care that the studio is known for.
In keeping with the high standards set forth, we are members of the Florida Professi
onal Tattoo Artists Guild and the National Tattoo Association. Our goal is to treat every client with the respect and attention they deserve. We provide a clean environment and modern safety standards, as well as experienced and professional employees who turn something painful into an enjoyable experience. We’ll help each client achieve the tattoo of their dreams. If you're on your way to the beach for vacation, you can email us any reference material. We also want to remind visitors to schedule their appointments towards the end of their vacation. Once you get a new tattoo there can be no swimming or direct sunlight for two weeks. Send us an E-mail or message with your phone number and an image with a description of what you want. We will call you and schedule an appointment. We look forward to seeing you on Fort Myers Beach. Meet our Artists
Bɪʟʟ Hᴀɴɴᴏɴɢ
Hello my name is Bill Hannong and my beautiful wife Theresa and I own the Fort Myers Beach Tattoo Studio. We first opened the Studio 31 years ago making us the first tattoo studio on the beach. I'm an accredited master tattoo artist thru the Alliance of Professional Tattoo Artist Association. I have been tattooing 46 years, and still going strong. I have won multiple international awards for my work, and as you can see most of my work is custom and requires an appointment. That being said I still really enjoy doing some of the smaller beach tourist tattoos that people get to mark the visit here. So if your in our area give us a call and set up your next tattoo big or small. I'm proud to say I was traditionally trained through a two year apprenticeship. I came to Fort Myers Beach Tattoo from South Beach Miami where I was employed as Lil Wayne's personal Tattoo Artist from 2008 to 2015. I've also had the pleasure of tattooing Ceelo Green, Von Miller, Rip Hamilton, Brooke Hogan, Justin Stash, the Young Money artist as well as other artist. I also worked as a Tattoo Artist for Lucky Tattoo, Miami Tattoo Co. and Pirate Tattoo in South Beach Miami as well as the Hard Rock Cafe Seminole in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I am happy and blessed to call Ft. Myers Beach my home and work community. Tᴏɴʏ G
What is up my Tattooed and Non-Tattooed people! This is the world famous Tony G. Ha-Ha I kid, I kid but soon to be world famous. I am here to let you know a little about myself and how my journey got started in this wonderful world of tattooing. Let’s start with a little insider information about myself. First and foremost I am a God loving man, without the blessing that God has given me I would not have the talent I have to create the amazing tattoos on all you beautiful people. I am very thankful everyday for the favors God has given me. One of the many blessings I have received is being a father to three beautiful, smart, funny, confident girls (Yep 3 girls). Each one is a blessing and they have all changed my life for the better. Each one has a unique personality and I am super proud to be there Dad. Now let’s dive in a little deeper into my world. I am proud to say I am a first generation Florida Boy, that was born and raise right here in sunny Fort Myers. Lee County is a great place to grow up. There are so many fun outdoor adventures to be had all year around. It makes me super happy that we Floridians get to share all that there is to explore in this beautiful County with all you northern folks. Time to get down to business. My journey into this amazing, crazy, and fun industry all started when I was 15 year old, back in the late 90s. That is when I walked into my first tattoo shop. At that moment is when the sparkle in my eye for tattoos appeared. That tattoo studio just so happened to be one of Bill Hannong’s tattoo studios. Yea, yea I know what some of y’all are thinking “what is a 15 year old doing in a tattoo shop?” Just so you know I was very charming back then (still am). I won the hearts of all of them. I made sure I made them laugh and did whatever task they asked of me just so they would not kick me out. Over the next few years I got to know Bill, Theresa, and all who worked there very well. Also, they got to know me and my family. During these years I developed my art skill a little so one day if I was lucky enough I would be able to call myself a Tattoo Artist. In high school I made sure I took art class. Some of the projects I was assigned to do in art class I would take to the tattoo shop to get the guys there to critique my artwork. They would tell how it looked to them and would give me some pointers on how to improve. Once I became of age, I inquired about the process of learning how to tattoo. I was told I would need to take a four year apprenticeship. I obviously wanted to be part of all that. When I asked if Bill would take me on as his apprentices, Fortunately for me I was not told yes right away. After about a year of me being persistent and showing everyone I was serious , Bill finally agreed to take me on as his very last apprentice. This is something I am very honored and proud to be able to say that I was Bills final apprentice. The waiting on that yes helped me fully understand and appreciate the opportunity I was give to be able to be apprenticing under Mr. Bill Hannong. Thank you sir! I started my four year apprenticeship in mid 2001. I am proud to say I have never tattooed for anyone other the Bill. Also, I have never been tattoo by anyone other than Bill or the Tattoo Artist s that have worked for and/or apprenticed under Bill. During all these years I did take a few years off to explore what other things I could accomplish. Bill had a very big part in helping me become the man I am today. Because of his Love and guidance I felt I could conquer anything. Along with being a Tattoo Artist, I was a Deputy Sheriff for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for over 5 years. I resigned in good standings. I also learn about the HVAC industry, The Pool Service industry, along with a few other industry. No matter where I went I always felt something was missing. My heart and passion is for tattooing and I wouldn’t want to work under anyone else other the Mr. Now I get to tell people “I have a little information about a lot of careers but tons information about tattooing.” Here is to another eighteen plus years of tattooing. Well that is all you are getting out of me today. Y’all are going to have to come visit the beautiful sunny Fort Myers Beach and stop to get a tattoo by the World Famous Tony G at Fort Myers Beach Tattoo Studio. Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me. I can hardly wait to meet you or see you again. While you’re sitting in my chair looking out to the ocean, I’ll tell you some more of my crazy adventures. As Bill would say “Thanks for looking.”
World Famous Tony G (one day)
