Thats what I want to know, Now its gonna look like a mini Vegas.. oh Joy.. ENJOY SIZZLING SUNSETS from this prime beachfr. This was proposed to run the landward side of the beach to the north past Times Square and south past our property down to Schuckers. More:What thousands of you told me about FMB Margaritaville expansion; and new housing rules 4. We did lose everything., we decided not to rebuild because time is ticking., It was clear that they were going to help the town come back. The biggest thing is really the electric, copper, door frames, sliding doors and the construction materials lost in the hurricane, he said. One, it's a tragedy and two, it's an opportunity. Our prediction is FMB will become the jewel of SWFL in the not-too-distant future. I totally agree And really wonder how in Gods name that got passed in the 1st place!!! FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. This barrier island on the southwestern coast of Florida sustained extensive damage when Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday just 22 miles to the north. However, at 5921 Estero Blvd, you're only about 3 miles south of the new Margaritaville Resort that is scheduled to open fall 2023, as well as the return of Times Square at the public Fort Myers Beach - where the majority of shopping & restaurants are at! She said we are so proud to be part of the Fort Myers Beach community and with our amazing support from these guys., Dammermann said Margaritaville is coming back strong. On Fort Myers Beach, the progress, the effort, and the beauty are still there for everyone to see. I stayed next door at the Lighthouse each summer. Medicinal I was there 4 months ago with my family and friends. Allison Christian faces a charge of aggravated animal cruelty, according to an arrest report. The developers of the Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach held a topping-off ceremony Friday morning as they put the last beam on top of the $200 million project. You all dont understand how much Ian destroying our town has changed everything. We are going to send people down to you, they aren't going to want to eat Margaritaville all the time, said Holzapfel. Anything else youd like to share? This years event, however, comes after the former city manager accused the mayor and council members of discriminating against gay employees and being hesitant to support the pride festival. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The four-story resort will require 281,000 square feet of new construction and include 254 units. A close up of the Margaritaville Resort after Hurricane Ian came ashore, Some photos of the construction before Hurricane Ian hit the Fort Myers Beach area. On Friday morning, Fort Myers will hold a public memorial to the life of Police Chief Derrick Diggs, who died on Feb. 15 after a battle with cancer. First, John Dammermann provided an update on the Margaritaville project, especially after Hurricane Ian. We had 14 years of nothing happening in Times Square and then TPI comes along and they had a plan., Kisabeth credited DeAngelis Diamond, the chief contractor for Margaritavilles construction, with the sturdiness of the buildings and for getting the construction going again after Hurricane Ian. 1:38 A federal lawsuit filed last week against TPI Hospitality ties into its Fort Myers Beach Margaritaville resort under construction. Absolutely, I would also like to know what are they going to donate if any to bring our beach back to what it once was?? I was happy something is going up there. on Fort Myers Beach | In the Know Phil Fernandez. TPI is also lobbying hard to retain the FMB Beach Elementary School on island. What did structures resistance tell you? Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach taking shape including pedestrian overpass July 11, 2022, 5:00 AM Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach taking shape including pedestrian overpass.. At least they will bring revenue and jobs to the devastated island. MLS# 223011175. The regular garbage is usually collected during daylight hours. After seven years of. We hated seeing Margaritaville come to the beach. Plumbing, electric, you name it, said Kisabeth. There is responsibility that goes with that, we must be a beacon providing confidence and hope in the new future of FMB. As more people start to pile into the area, and beaches reopen, the fish kill will become a bigger problem. However, much interest exists by property owners and local developers to rebuild the downtown area fast and in the most impressive manner possible. Who is sitting on the board and how much DID they get paid?? I think that Fort Myers Beach will change just like everyone is thinking, but I also think it will just draw a different crowd. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The resort should be done by now, the developer laments. More:Will Margaritaville, Lani Kai on Fort Myers Beach push on in Hurricane Ian aftermath? The Lee County Health Department said that the waters near Lynn Hall Memorial Park, near Time Square, were tested and have alert levels of Red Tide. Old Ft Myers Beach was junkie. They were a less expensive rent for people who provide goods and services to hotels, motels, restaurants and could afford to stay.". Their comprehensive land use plan, that's a herculean task over a period of years, they hope to have that done by 2023 years. $6,766/mo Get pre-approved Beds Baths 10,018 Sq Ft (Lot) About This Home Located so close to the beach access (just across the road), you don't even need your flip flops to walk there! And it's essential because it will cast the die for how the island will go forward and where those things will happen", he said. Big buildings like yours will take over and fort myers beach will never be the same when people start building. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. A Fort Myers Beach condo building that's sitting just a few feet away from the Gulf of Mexico is getting a much-needed barrier of protection. Margaritaville construction, Jan. 20, 2023. This Caribbean themed island resort is well known for its relaxed vibe and popular brand. saved by ..A Non Greedy conglomerate! Stouder also addressed the issue of affordable housing, focusing on the trailer parks adjacent to Fort Myers Beach. Here's a look at the under construction Fort Myers Beach Margaritaville. The image below details just []. Ill be honest. This might be great for Jimmys wallet but it definitely was not needed on a beach that is a two-lane road already congested with people going to the beach normally. $979,000 USD: Introducing an exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful GULF FRONT and FULLY FURNISHED unit located on the highly coveted NORTH END of Fort Myers Beach! "From McGregor Blvd. Torgerson Joins BTR Tomorrow February 5, 2021 1 All of the older ground level structures will live by the same ordinance and Im sure the mobile home industry will be affected as well. Not only was there a game, but college students showed up for a dunk contest. Tom Torgerson shared the TPI vision for Fort Myers Beach, which thanks to Ian, has now been accelerated. The resort celebrated its topping-off ceremony, a celebration that marks the finishing touches being completed on the top floor of a hotel. ft. 250 Estero Blvd #606, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 $949,000 MLS# 223015668 NORTH END GULF FRONT CORNER CONDO with breathtaking panoramic views of the G. Nearby homes similar to 900 San Carlos Dr have recently sold between $240K to $1M at an average of $485 per square foot. In a separate deal, across the street from about where Margaritaville's lobby is slated, the house of Torgerson's daughter just closed and sold for $4.2 million. Maybe this is a sign that this resort does not need to be built. So, investing in the beaches is a priority, and the mayor of Fort Myers Beach said that is precisely what the projects will do. The survival of the building has given the developers enough confidence to continue to bet on Fort Myers Beach by recently purchasing the nearby Silver Sands property for $7.1 million to expand the Margaritaville site. Heres your chance, Jimmy. It will be years before Fort Myers beach recovers. More business stories can be found here. He has lived on the island and is a commercial realtor for CRE Consultants. As part of thanking its construction crews for their work, TPI provided lunch to more than 150 workers at the Lighthouse Resort Friday. What do you have in mind for workers? We are still pinning down our new schedule due to some material replacements being difficult to obtain in short order. Not huge skyscrapers. Hundreds of jobs coming to a small beach community that has felt uneasy about big companies like Margaritaville moving in. corridor explodes: 24chains, diners, apartments, more coming, Recently: Most expensive home in Naples history sells for $62M, shatters record, Plus: 'Astounding numbers' putSWFL on top nationally for rent increases. The beach town where it was a great place to fish- not party. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. - New renderings released Tuesday are giving beach-goers their best look yet at Margarittaville's "Fins Up Beach Club." When it's completed, it'll be a 60,000. MLS# 223001772. When there is nothing else there. I stopped going to Fort Myers beach because it turned so commercial years ago there is NO WAY IN . Just call it Greedy BuffetVille Beach. "When you lose 4000 or 5000 that are in close proximity to a barrier island, I believe that's two things. MARGARITAVILLE RESORT - FORT MYERS BEACH. All modern residential and commercial architecture. A Sinatra song, not a Buffett ballad, came to mind as the new Margaritaville bridge lowered over Fort Myers BeachFriday morning. How much should your insurance company pay, and can an adjuster stack on costs? Fort Myers Beachs environmental services, along with FDEP, [], If you thought February was warm across southwest Florida, well you were right! Fox 4's Colton Chavez was on Fort Myers Beach where the new Margaritaville Resort marked a major milestone. Now the corporate wolves will move in. Fox 4's Colton Chavez was on Fort Myers Beach where the new Margaritaville Resort marked a major milestone. Hesaid his team is also working with the state Department of Transportation on the $7.9 million undertaking slated to begin next year for improving roadway, stoplights, motorist movementand landscaping between the complex site and Hurricane Pass. unfortunately For FMB people..I was not aware of the Atrocity until I read it online a couple of years ago. Also attached are aerial photographs taken today of Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach. Theres nothing like sitting down to a nice, freshly caught seafood dinner, but dead fish line our beaches right now. You could have heard a pin drop, as they shared their vision for a redeveloped Fort Myers Beach. The immediate area and beach will be pristine in advance of our opening. And looking to the future when Margaritaville will bring back more tourists later this year. View the Survey and Site Plan. I have some sadness towards that. An update on the Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach with questions on the resort and the grand opening after the damage from Hurricane Ian: We were recently interviewed by a SWFL newspaper. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Home News Local Lee County Margaritaville resort looks to serve as beacon for rebuilding Fort Myers Beach. Ive been vacationing at Ft. Myers Beach for the past 13 years. Keep up on the progress of construction on the TPI-Fort Myers Beach Facebook page Fort Myers Beach would have been fine without Margaritaville. Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers said the resort's latest milestone is an achievement for the entire island community. Fort Myers Beach Reinventing as a Modern Luxury Flip-Flop Community / In the News / By TPI Hospitality February 20, 2023 TPI Hospitality co-CEOs Tom Torgerson and John Dammermann and Stan Stouder, CRE Consultants founding partner discuss the future of Fort Myers Beach at the annual CCIM Real Estate Outlook Conference. Maybe you could consider that as you continue to take over the beach for the sake of money. Construction broke ground in August 2021 and ideally will conclude by summer 2023, per the News Press. Property values have grown post Ian, which is a very good indicator in the confidence of our recovery and future. Between poor water quality and damage from Hurricane Ian, this years wildlife surveys hold extra weight, and researchers are paying special attention to Floridas winter shorebird count. The economic impact that is going to have plus the 200 plus jobs that they are talking about is going to be great for our residents, Allers said.