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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > repair-work-fema-tax-park-hurricane-bonita-beach > 73657206

Work begins at Bonita Beach parks nearly four years after Hurricane Ian

3+ day, 42+ min ago   (289+ words) Rebuilds for bathrooms and boardwalks at two Bonita Beach parks are finally underway after years of closures caused by Hurricane Ian. For many, Bonita Beach holds sentimental value. "My husband was born and raised here, and it's the beach that…...

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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > fort-myers-beach-labor-day-recovery-efforts > 73634409

Fort Myers Beach pier demolition set this week as visitors cheer recovery

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (298+ words) Fort Myers Beach, still marked by construction from Hurricane Ian’s devastation four years ago, welcomed visitors and locals this Labor Day weekend who remain optimistic about the town’s recovery. Kristen Amicone and Gina Turek, visiting the beach, recalled the emotional…...

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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > fort-myers-beach-pier-demolition-after-labor-day > 73625111

Demolition of Fort Myers Beach Pier set to begin after Labor Day weekend

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (259+ words) The demolition of the remaining structure of the Fort Myers Beach pier is set to begin after the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to the town of Fort Myers Beach. The town says that there will be no construction crews…...

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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > fishing-pier-rebuild-construct-hurricane-ian-tice > 73514602

Tice fishing pier rebuild underway nearly four years after Hurricane Ian

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (292+ words) Construction is underway to rebuild the Royal Palm Park fishing pier in Tice, nearly four years after Hurricane Ian destroyed the popular fishing spot in 2022. The sound of construction equipment fills the air as crews work in the water and…...

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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > fort-myers-beach-pier-reconstruction-begins-ian > 73494083

Fort Myers Beach pier reconstruction officially begins nearly four years after Hurricane Ian

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (297+ words) Crews have started work on a new Fort Myers Beach pier, replacing the one destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022, with plans for a larger and more resilient structure. Fort Myers Beach has begun rebuilding its iconic pier, which was destroyed…...

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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > fort-myers-beach-pier-reconstruction-breaking-ground > 73488162

$17 million Fort Myers Beach pier project breaks ground Friday in major recovery milestone

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (320+ words) Construction is set to begin on the Fort Myers Beach pier, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of the $17 million project. Frank Simonelli, who has been visiting Fort Myers Beach for 12 years, shared…...

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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > groundbreaking-new-fort-myers-beach-pier-ian > 73438000

Groundbreaking date set for new Fort Myers Beach Pier

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (282+ words) Lee County will break ground Aug. 21 on the $14.4 million replacement pier, nearly four years after Hurricane Ian destroyed the original. Lee County will break ground next week on the replacement of the Fort Myers Beach Pier, nearly four years after…...

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gulfcoastnewsnow.com > article > review-fort-myers-beach-seafarers-property-funding-request > 73435848

New life planned for vacant Seafarer's site on Fort Myers Beach as town seeks new beach access point

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (525+ words) A plan to turn the long-vacant Seafarer's property on Fort Myers Beach into a new public beach access point is moving forward after a debate over what kind of parking should go there. The Lee County Tourist Development Council on…...