Sustainable Development in Charlotte County Florida: A Model for the Future
Why Sustainable Development Matters for Charlotte County Florida. Charlotte County, Florida, is growing quickly. Sustainable development in Charlotte County, Florida, is essential as its people, industries, and landscapes are all evolving—and with that growth comes responsibility. Communities across the region are...
Legacy Point Breaks Ground: $1.1B Affordable Housing Project Brings New Life to Dunbar After...
Construction started last Thursday as crews broke ground on Legacy Point, where 373 mixed-income homes will replace the old Southward Village in Fort Myers' Dunbar area. The site spans 37 acres on Edison Avenue. Workers will build a mix of low-cost, workforce, and standard-priced units. The $1.1 billion build marks...
Traffic, flooding concerns remain as Bonita Beach Road project moves forward
Council narrowly approved the project last week in a 4-3 vote sending the development plan to the state for review.
Cape Coral updates dredging plans; council agrees to seek federal help while permits remain...
City staff briefed the Committee of the Whole on Oct. 15 on the status of Cape Coral’s citywide dredging permits and next steps after a multiyear permitting effort. Staff also asked council to support outreach to federal and state officials to accelerate Corps and DEP permit review. Jordan Zamory,...
Veterans Honored With a Free WWII History Walk in Fort Myers
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to celebrate veterans this Veterans Day, lace up your sneakers and head out to the Wild Turkey Strand Preserve in Fort Myers for a free guided history walk from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. This isn’t just another stroll in the park, it’s a chance to walk in the...
Fort Myers moves forward with Legacy Island Park, accepts 330k in state funding
On Monday, the city accepted over $330,000 in funding from FWC to build a five-slip dock on the southeast area of the island.
‘A waste of money’: A year after Jaycee Park closed, neighbors are frustrated
One year after Jaycee Park closed for its $18 million renovation, neighbors say they are still upset about the city's decision.
Shy 14lb Cocker Spaniel Kelly seeks loving home after breeder surrender
Florida pet parents looking to add another pet to their family should considere Kelly, a 15-month-old, 14-pound Cocker Spaniel, who was surrendered from a Georgia breeder, and is seeking an experienced adopter willing to help the timid young dog adjust to family life. According to Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue, which...
Chick-fil-A Reopens as Drive-Thru Only in Fort Myers After Traffic Issues
After five months of work, the Fort Myers Chick-fil-A, located at Six Mile Cypress Parkway and Colonial Boulevard, began serving customers again. The restaurant switched to drive-thru service to help with traffic problems in the area. "I am so glad they are back open; I waited six months for this,"...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $6.1M Sale of Mobile Home and Single-Family Portfolio in the...
Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of a 95-unit Mobile Home and Single-Family Home Portfolio, located in the Suncoast Estates Submarket of North Fort Myers, Florida. The asset sold for $6.1...

















