Fort Myers Beach residents are questioning the lack of progress on a $200+ million resort project planned to replace the former Outrigger Resort, which was a popular local gathering spot. Hear from Fort Myers Beach Community Correspondent Anvar Ruziev and Estero Island neighbors about the paused project:
London Bay hits pause on Outrigger plans for Fort Myers Beach
The London Bay Development Group has paused the project while they review comments from town staff and community members, according to President and CEO Mark Wilson.
“We’re here everyday that ends with a Y,” said Sewell, describing how locals still gather on an empty lot next to where the Outrigger once stood.
Most neighbors agree something needs to be rebuilt, but many feel the initial plans presented last year were too ambitious for the area.
“We want nice local fun with visitors too, but we want music dancing, and food and drinks, we want the old Outrigger, ” said Sewell. Her friend added, “We want like maybe six stories,” to which Sewell enthusiastically agreed.
The six stories residents are suggesting would be significantly less than the 17 stories that London Bay Development Group initially proposed…