Last of old Fort Myers Beach pier removed as storm-resistant replacement takes shape

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. —

Crews removed the last remnants of the old Fort Myers Beach pier, paving the way for the construction of the new, storm-resistant pier set to be completed by late summer 2027.

“It was kind of a sad feeling because this brings back so many memories. I walked this beach for 60-plus years,” said Donald Lasko, a lifelong visitor who witnessed the removal…

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