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Work begins at Bonita Beach parks nearly four years after Hurricane Ian
2+ day, 23+ hour 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…...
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…...
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…...
Cape Coral street sinking declared danger as city plans repairs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (294+ words) A Cape Coral street is sinking, which is prompting the city to declare the situation an immediate danger and plan emergency repairs. The ground along Northwest 16th Terrace, near Chiquita Boulevard, has been sinking, with one driveway dropping by more than…...
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…...
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…...
$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…...
Waterspout reported over Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers thunderstorm
4+ week, 1+ day ago (120+ words) Gulf Coast News viewers reported seeing a waterspout on the Caloosahatchee River around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14. Based on viewer-submitted video, the waterspout formed just north of the Edison Bridge that links downtown Fort Myers to North Fort Myers. According to…...