After almost two years at the Bell Tower shopping center in south Fort Myers, Congress Jewelers is returning to Sanibel Island while continuing to retain showrooms in both locations.
Founded on Sanibel Island in 1984 by Larry and Dee Congress, the high-end retail jeweler had been on Sanibel 41 years when Hurricane Ian damaged the store at 2075 Periwinkle Way in 2022. It reopened at Bell Tower 64 days after the storm. The new store at 2075 Periwinkle Way, Suite 35, has the same footprint and basic size as the previous store, but the new curved custom cabinets are designed in a manner that conveys a flowing motion, reflecting the beaches and waters that surround Sanibel, said Melissa Congress, who owns the store with her husband, Scot Congress.
In addition to its exclusive designer jewelry pieces, Congress Jewelers offers its SeaLife by Congress collection, featuring unique creations inspired by the beauty of the Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
