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Development in Fort Myers

The Southwest Florida stories that are too local, too early or too ongoing for the evening news.

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Development
Oct 29Fort Myers
Photos show progress inside RSW's new Concourse E
The News-Press toured the construction site of Southwest Florida International Airport's new Concourse E on Oct. 22 and published dozens of photos of the work. The roughly $1 billion second phase of the expansion will add 14 gates, nine TSA lanes and 37,000 square feet of shops and restaurants.
Source: The News-Press and 2 more
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Development
Oct 23Fort Myers
Legacy Harbour Marina in downtown Fort Myers back open after $15M rebuild
Legacy Harbour Marina on the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers is taking boaters again after a roughly $15 million rebuild following Hurricane Ian. The 13-acre marina has 131 slips for boats from 40 to 140 feet, with stronger breakwaters and taller pilings. A soft opening came in late September, and a restaurant next door is due in December.
Source: WINK News and 3 more