Fort Myers is thinking big for the land where City of Palms Park is coming down. The city and Card & Associates are zeroing in on the largest of four fieldhouse concepts — a 200,000-square-foot anchor projected to generate $62.7 million a year in economic impact.
A proposed Midtown Fort Myers sports complex could generate nearly $63 million in annual economic output, according to a new consultant study. City leaders say the project could become a major piece of the city’s long-term Midtown redevelopment strategy.
Fort Myers is moving toward launching a Saturday farmers market downtown starting Jan. 17. The city is negotiating with Local Roots, which operates nine Southwest Florida markets, and aims to draw more visitors to the newly designated Culinary District.
Cape Coral updated its business incentive grants, dropping eligibility for gas stations, car washes, storage sites and pure retail while boosting funds for industrial growth and small business expansion. City Council approved the changes Dec. 3.
Fort Myers is evaluating proposals from seven urban planning teams vying to design the Innovation Walk, a sweeping riverfront makeover intended to connect downtown with the Caloosahatchee waterfront and spur long-term economic growth.
