"When you lose 4000 or 5000 that are in close proximity to a barrier island, I believe that's two things. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Fort Myers Outlying. More:What thousands of you told me about FMB Margaritaville expansion; and new housing rules, And:Margaritaville builders buy land of oldest FMB hotel; deals in Times Square, Bonita Beach, Plus:Which 8 coastal businesses pounded by Hurricane Ian are opening in Bell Tower? Dont blow it. Prayers for all of you that live there. 1,768 Sq. As part of thanking its construction crews for their work, TPI provided lunch to more than 150 workers at the Lighthouse Resort Friday. If you feel the cost is so expensive it will keep the partiers out as they tend to be younger, as some one above stated. Seems as though threr is a message here to the backers. Firefighters are battling several brush fires in Charlotte County; the one off McCall Road threatens several buildings, including a church. Its 200 plus jobs coming back to our island alone, said Allers. Fort Myers Beach would have been fine without Margaritaville. I stopped going to Fort Myers beach because it turned so commercial years ago there is NO WAY IN . The regular garbage is usually collected during daylight hours. And, of course, there's spring training baseball. DeAngelis Diamond has really doubled their efforts in the building,, I am confident that our island and our businesses and our residents will rebuild. We have been going to FMB for 20 years, and since retirement spend two months there each winter. We did lose everything. Kemp said we decided not to rebuild because time is ticking. Kemp, who lived on Fort Myers Beach near Sterling Ave., said she is still processing the loss and may buy a home elsewhere. 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. More:What thousands of you told me about FMB Margaritaville expansion; and new housing rules 4. FMB will be rebuilt, but we wont recognize it. It's been a long 6 year odyssey for TPI developers, but their hope is to put shovels in the ground in May or June and if all goes according to plan, Margaritaville could be open in a little over two years. 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. Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. It's a show of resiliency for our island, its a continuation of the rebuild," said Allers. 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. Certainly, we want to be a part of that recovery for the entire island. But, it will become a playground for the rich.". As more people start to pile into the area, and beaches reopen, the fish kill will become a bigger problem. To have Fort Myers Beach, one thing is essential, the beach. And:'Old Florida is gone' but what will new Southwest Florida look like post-Ian? After announcing plans for the Jimmy Buffett-themed compound, TPI terminated the ESOP plan, and the stock was sold for $500,000 to "Torgerson's long-time friend," John Dammermann, who is now co-CEO, according to the suit filed by former employee, Jessica Kloss. Just call it Greedy BuffetVille Beach. For Sale: 979000 - Residential, 2 bed, 2 bath, 988 sqft at 250 Estero BLVD in Fort Myers Beach. Location is everything and you don't want to miss out on this rare opportunity! SOLD FEB 15, 2023. Now those same supporters hope Margaritaville and its developers TPI will help get the town back on its feet after the utter devastation of Hurricane Ian. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. Kemp lost her home in Hurricane Ian and Vaughan has been living in downtown Fort Myers due to damage at her condo building. . They dont give a rats behind about character or loss of charm. "This project is going to bring a lot of money (there), which was getting rundown and very trashy in the past 10 years,"Fort Myers residentChristine Nicole said. Add to that the many experience amenities that are encompassed into our Margaritaville Resort, make it an inclusive experience destination resort. Margaritaville Beach Resort hopes to open in the fall, but there is no set date yet. 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. Theyll just call it a day. The resort should be done by now, the developer laments. Id have to look into what recourse Constituents have if any. Our prediction is for a dramatic improvement of the island by the time we open, late 2023. The people that can open up are opening up, Allers said. Beach Cams Fox 4's Colton Chavez was on Fort Myers Beach where the new Margaritaville Resort marked a major milestone. A fish kill is filling up the water in Southwest Florida. For a Margarita which is what we experienced at another Margarita Ville resort. Allison Christian faces a charge of aggravated animal cruelty, according to an arrest report. What thousands of you told me about FMB Margaritaville expansion; and new housing rules, Margaritaville builders buy land of oldest FMB hotel; deals in Times Square, Bonita Beach, Which 8 coastal businesses pounded by Hurricane Ian are opening in Bell Tower? Wind gusts as strong as 30 to 40 mph will push through Southwest Florida in the early afternoon. Apartments For Sale 5,272 SF. Fort Myers Beachs environmental services, along with FDEP, [], If you thought February was warm across southwest Florida, well you were right! There was a report that a second Margaritaville resort was being built on Lofton's Island, but that later proved to be false. Hundreds of dead fish line Southwest Floridas beaches and many people cant stand the smell or sight on Fort Myers Beach. Sign up below to receive exclusive offers and updates. You will be a forerunner in bringing back FMB. 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. 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! Big changes are coming and it will never look the same. The fact that when you crossed that bridge and saw the beautiful beach and gulf, made fmb that much more special. If I was part of Fort Myers Beach youd bet youre bottom dollar I would have raised heck at that council everyday to stop that going through!! 2d ago. Margaritaville moving along By Nathan Mayberg - Editor | May 24, 2022 According to DeAngelis Diamond, the contractor overseeing the construction of the Margaritaville resort on Fort Myers Beach, the project is on the third floor of building. It is an impact Mayor Allers said will strengthen the surrounding beach community. TPI Chief Operating Officer Robert Kisabeth said he expects the construction of Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach to be completed by the end of the year. 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Want to put covenants on your own property so a Margaritaville type development cant be built on it? There will be public hearings and you become vocal about what you think might be best for that island.". Its an emotional rollercoaster. -And what do you see as the outlook for the island by the time you open and in the coming years? That correct, & what happened? There is responsibility that goes with that, we must be a beacon providing confidence and hope in the new future of FMB. Here is drone footage taken by Brian Kennedy on Monday before the rain came. Ive been vacationing at Ft. Myers Beach for the past 13 years. Property Details Property Type Apartments; . With more open areas now available and you folks have shown you can secure the resources, what consideration might be given to expanding or constructing satellites? One, it's a tragedy and two, it's an opportunity. Seriously, Times Sq. "We're already seeing the town of Fort Myers is renovating. Fox 4's Colton Chavez was on Fort Myers Beach where the new Margaritaville Resort marked a major milestone. And: Former Fuccillo Kia part of liquidation that includes jet, other sales | In the Know, Plus: In the Know: Your questions about new Costco, Trader Joe's coming to SWFL, In the Know: Sprouts prepares debuts on Cape, Fort Myers; plans to double Fla. sites, Growth: Pandemic-driven 'reboot' for Mercato: possible breweries, expanded plaza. Support Democracy andsubscribe to a newspaper. It has a reputation for partying day and night and taking an island-y detour from mainland tempos. 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. HuffPost. 2023 www.naplesnews.com. Times Sq. Since 1991, Torgerson, a Fort Myers Beach resident, has been at the head of the firm that operates dozens of hotels and restaurants in Minnesota and Florida. Youre right Lauren, so sad. This area took decades to develop the personality it had. ANSWER: The opportunity now exists for the Town to address factors such as parking and housing for the community. Thats the problem, it looked like a disgusting New York building. Not only was there a game, but college students showed up for a dunk contest. Lol totally Thats what I was thinking What happened to those people I come from a town where you couldnt build over 5 stories Property rights, folks. Our prediction is FMB will become the jewel of SWFL in the not-too-distant future. We havent been back at all, so I am excited to see whats open and walk around and see whats left, really, said Cape Coral resident Christina Rudow. wont be back. God bless all of SWFL. Anything else youd like to share? FORT MYERS WINK News' March to a Million Meals raises more than $536K In a post, Margaritaville said, "we are viewing this as the highest impact issue for our resort." WINK News asked. As we first reported last month, it became pending four days after being listed, January's fifth biggest Lee County home sale. Please keep checking back. Obviously there are some that are gonna take a little bit longer, some that took on more damage, some that lost everything.. Its no different for us., The biggest thing is really the electric, copper, door frames, sliding doors and the construction materials lost in the hurricane,, Were in real good shape. 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. We have been boots on the ground ever since the day after the storm, helping in any way we can. The rules that make peaceful co-existence between people possible. The tent is going to be an adult entertainment nightclub. One of the most devastating storms ever to hit the state of Florida has caused unimaginable damage to both Naples, home to TPIs Staybridge Suites, and Fort Myers Beach, home to TPIs soon-to-be Margaritaville. Photo by Nathan Mayberg. In order to recover, we need to stimulate our economy by getting our visitors back so that they can spend their dollars in our local businesses, said Tamara Pigott, director of the Visitor & Convention Bureau for Fort Myers Beach.