At Monday’s meeting, the Fort Myers City Council rejected plans to renovate the Hall of 50 States. During public comments, Sound Check Studios owner Jim Becker put forward an unexpected solution for the old building.
“It’s the perfect size, it’s the perfect building,” Becker said, according to Fox 4. The 1943 structure has stood unused since the late 1990s.
Becker aims to transform the space into a dual-purpose facility. “It’s built just right for it, I’m gonna soundproof it and high-tech it out, and make it really good,” he said. His vision combines a recording studio with a spot for weddings…