Fort Myers Beach needs hotel rooms, but two projects are taking different paths. A 30-unit replacement for the Ian-destroyed Hideaway Village Motel advanced, while DiamondHead’s revised expansion was sent back for another planning review.
A commercial marina is moving forward at the former Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site, but plans for a new 160-room hotel are on hold as the owner weighs market conditions and possible temporary uses for the 5-acre property.
A marina and smaller hotel are planned for the former Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site. The owner is moving forward after delays tied to market conditions and resolving code violations tied to the cleared property.
Fort Myers Beach’s planning board voted against a proposed $200 million London Bay resort, citing concerns over height and density. Town Council will take up the project next month, with the developer signaling it may pursue alternatives under state law.
Naples’ Planning Advisory Board unanimously advanced a proposal for a 290-room, eight-story dual-brand hotel at The Commons. The project now heads to City Council for a public hearing as concerns persist over height and access.
