Fort Myers Councilman Liston Bochette will present a proposal to city council on Tuesday to purchase the First Church of Christ Scientist property at 2390 W. First Street, offering three potential uses for the historic building amid ongoing debates about redevelopment in the McGregor Boulevard corridor.
Watch Fort Myers Community Correspondent Miyoshi Price’s report:
Fort Myers resident cautiously supports church purchase amid development concern
The proposal includes leasing the property to Edison & Ford Winter Estates, converting it into a community facility such as an education and art museum, or exploring other potential uses as directed by city council.
The church purchase comes as the area faces pressure from larger development projects, including a proposed luxury hotel and apartment complex that has sparked debate among city council members over zoning changes and development density along the historic McGregor Boulevard corridor…