The West End at City Walk Fort Myers SOLD!The developer of West End at City Walk, Catalyst---Joe Bonora has sold his most recent project in Downtown Fort Myers at a record breaking number.The new owners---ApexOne, under the guidance of Tim Burns closed on the 318 Unit apartment complex and the two out parcels that remain undeveloped on December 9, 2021 according to the Official Records of Lee County Clerk of Court.Joe took a chance on Fort Myers, which is also his hometown.....and hit it outta the park with this project. It's been an honor to have known him for more than 15 years, and seeing him and his company grow makes me so proud....can't wait for the next Catalyst project in Midtown-Fort Myers to break ground!Wishing both the seller and new owners the best on this and their future ... 12/11/2021

The former site of the United Methodist Church of Fort Myers, which held its last service a little more than five years ago has been sold to ZP 362 Fort Myers Church LLC. The sale amount was $7,000,000.00, and closing occurred earlier this month-December 2021, according to the Official Records of Lee County, FL.A little history on the site:Before Fort Myers was incorporated as a town in 1885 or Lee County was created in 1887, First Methodist was already standing. In 1872 the Church started in a log cabin on property from F.A. Hendry, and is where the church stood until its demolition.Prior to that, the site was the burial grounds of many who died more than a century ago in what's now the vibrant growing downtown Fort Myers.  Native Americans, Civil War soldiers, escaped slaves and Fort ... 12/09/2021

Pure Florida Fort Myers and IMAG History & Science Museum now offer an opportunity for visitors to purchase discounted Pure Florida Fort Myers cruise tickets with the purchase of IMAG tickets. Pure Florida is offering $25 Sightseeing and Sunset Cruise tickets for adults and $15 child tickets with the purchase of IMAG tickets. All tickets must be purchased at the IMAG History & Science Museum. With only 1.8 miles separating the two attractions, visitors can enjoy new exhibits and native wildlife all in historic Downtown Fort Myers. “This is an excellent partnership that aligns children and families’ interest in learning about our area, here at the museum and on the river. Both provide unique opportunities to inspire and educate,” said Matt Johnson, Executive Director IMAG. Visitors who p... 11/19/2019

Fort Myers is right in my backyard and I didn't know what a treasure it was until I went to my first Art Walk.  "Art Walk" is held the first Friday evening of every month.  The city was humming with artsy, intellectual types from near and far; young, older and families.  Street musicians, art displays in the streets, bubbling fountains and courtyards, shops and galleries with doors open and a crush of people waiting to view each and every piece of art hung on the walls and casting their ballots for their Favorite Piece of Art.     Is it a stretch to say I have not been as intrigued with a downtown at night since I visited Prague? Perhaps, but Prague is a continent away, and Fort Myers is right here.     Photos above show an outdoor exhibit, clever with cut metal, words and light creati... 08/11/2011

Old Fort Myers is an area along McGregor Blvd that many people enjoy going out of their way to drive through to appreciate the beautifully maintained historic homes and neighborhoods. It is a popular area where residents and visitors alike get a feel for what Fort Myers was like in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. However, many residents and visitors that appreciate this area of Fort Myers, Florida do not know the exact history of the area, now known as Old Fort Myers. As a longtime resident of Fort Myers, the Old Fort Myers area has always been a favorite of mine and I never knew that Fort Myers was an actual fort named in honor of Colonel Abraham C. Myers, in 1850. Unfortunately, so many people are unaware that Fort Myers was one of the firsts forts built (in 1841) along th... 05/24/2011

Last week my family and I had the chance to go to the Thomas Edison Home in Fort Myers Florida to check out the "Holiday at the Estates". It was a nice time with the family walking around and looking at the history of country and community all lit up with Christmas lights. The Edison Home is open until January 3rd at 9pm so you still have a chance to visit. The address is 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, Fl. 33901 Here are a few of the pictures from our big night out:) Enjoy!       12/26/2008

Changes to Main Street Parking Garage in Fort Myers Crews will be adding sand to the brick streets and working on manhole covers in the downtown area over the next week. Some of the work may require intermittent lane or road closures. All vehicles must enter the Main Street parking garage in Fort Myers from Second Street. Vehicles will exit onto Main Street is closed from Hendry Street to Jackson Street for the downtown utility and streetscape improvements. Additional information regarding this project can be found at fmstreetscape.com. Contact the city’s public information consultant on this project, Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc., at 337-1071 or kmolnar@cella.cc with questions and/or to make arrangements for oversized vehicles. - News-Press Staff   Stephen A. Cunningham; MAI, CCIM M... 09/25/2008