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Fort Myers Beach Webcams See What's Happening On Fort Myers Beach On Our Local Webcams NOTICE: Due to damage and lack of electricity no webcams seem to be functioning at the moment. I hope that through the comp plan and through the ensuing iterations and development that we can continue to have that. Nuisance may be the key word here for residents. DeAngelis Diamond has really doubled their efforts in the building,, I am confident that our island and our businesses and our residents will rebuild. The berm, the emergency berm, is the one that were talking about. The good news is everyone knows supply chain is an issue across the country. Margaritaville work in SW Florida, In the Know: Answering your questions about Margaritavilleand CinBistro, In the Know: Monster projects altering the commercial landscape of5hotspots. A modern luxury flip-flop community, a paradise, said Torgerson, calling out to the rest of the audience, "A new gold rush is on in Southwest Florida, please come join us and participate. What did you learn from the hurricanes impact, and what adjustments, if any, have you made on the construction in response? All the beach residents to sign the waivers are the easements, I should say, the 15-year easements to be able to do the berm as well as the beach renourishment, Allers said. Ft. 3071 Shell Mound Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. All rights reserved. shoutout, Community remembers Fort Myers Chief Derrick Diggs at Fort Myers memorial service, CenturyLink has left Estero residents without phone or internet for over 3 months, Fort Myers High School hosts annual Unified Basketball Game. The proposed class action raises questions about dealings tied to TPI Hospitality Co-CEO Tom Torgerson, who has been the force behind the complex due to debut by the end of the year that was delayed by Hurricane Ian. Affordable housing shortage has long been a problem in SWFL. We welcome the new businesses that are coming and the new opportunities that were gonna have on our island., Tracy Dammermann, who is developing Margaritaville with her husband John, was standing with Kemp and Vaughan. saved by ..A Non Greedy conglomerate! Growth: Pine Island Rd. "At the time of Ian, we were already into probably a three to four decade organic redevelopment of the island. ANSWER: We will be pursuing other opportunities in the immediate area to compliment the initial resort. Holzapfel told Fox 4 he feels encouraged by the development of Margaritaville. Hesaid his team is also working with the state Department of Transportation on the $7.9 million undertaking slated to begin next year for improving roadway, stoplights, motorist movementand landscaping between the complex site and Hurricane Pass. Likely, the old Fort Myers Beach rustic charm is going to go away. 15 big projects coming this year and beyond to SWFL. Request Information They have to keep that balance of density, traffic. Photo by Nathan Mayberg. He said that Fort Myers Beach has a chance to start over with a clean slate, "I do you believe that Fort Myers Beach will become a playground for the rich. Fort Myers News-Press 0:03 1:06 The Minnesota-based builder of Fort Myers Beach's Margaritaville forced their employees to sell their company stock, which means workers are going to. Margaritaville is a warm and inviting place where people from all walks of life come together to create paradise. Property Details Property Type Apartments; . "We're already seeing the town of Fort Myers is renovating. . Lee County announced that several beach parksLynn Hall Memorial Park, San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve, Bonita Beach Park and Bonita Beach Accesses 1 to 10would reopen on Saturday. Hundreds of dead fish line Southwest Floridas beaches and many people cant stand the smell or sight on Fort Myers Beach. Before Margaritaville, that area was a blight on FMB and is a blessing to the community in terms of jobs and lodging. The disaster recovery that has occurred thus far, must be setting a blazing record for the fastest and most efficient recovery of a natural disaster in our countys history. In Naples, city council authorized the city manager to spend up to $100,000 to expedite the cleanup of dead fish within the city waterways []. "The quaint, laid back atmosphere of Fort Myers Beach is what separated it from all the rest.". The first 60 seconds of the video show the destruction in the Times Square area, with Margaritaville being the V-shaped cement structure appearing on the far-right side a few seconds into the video. In the Know: Fort Myers Beach favorite closes after almost a half-century. On Friday, they were working on the floor of the parking garage on the other side of the street. The atmosphere of Times Sq. I think they do a good job, said Cesario. We designed what we called a Coastal Protection System (CPS) that included an underground armoring wall (i.e. Want to put covenants on your own property so a Margaritaville type development cant be built on it? But if they build something that you merely think is ugly or you dont like subjectively, thats tough. Fort Myers Beachs town council has unanimously approved two restoration projects on the island. 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David Cesario, the General Manager of Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach, said it's an expected feeling. Allers said the issue of an obstructed view should officially be in the rearview. New Lee County home deals soar while Collier, other areas sinking big. But the mobile home parks could be turned into something else. It has a reputation for partying day and night and taking an island-y detour from mainland tempos. Thi. Itll be places like Margaritaville thatll save the city. TPI Chief Operating Officer Robert Kisabeth, standing near the side of the beach where a pool and beach club will be situated for the resort, vowed the construction would be done by the end of the year, no question.. Property rights, folks. One of the biggest issues people are dealing with when it comes to insurance after Hurricane Ian is property damage. After announcing plans for the Jimmy Buffett-themed compound, TPI terminated the ESOP plan, and the stock was sold for $500,000 to "Torgerson's long-time friend," John Dammermann, who is now co-CEO, according to the suit filed by former employee, Jessica Kloss. I think that Fort Myers Beach will change just like everyone is thinking, but I also think it will just draw a different crowd. Former Fuccillo Kia part of liquidation that includes jet, other sales | In the Know, In the Know: Your questions about new Costco, Trader Joe's coming to SWFL, Sprouts prepares debuts on Cape, Fort Myers; plans to double Fla. sites, Pandemic-driven 'reboot' for Mercato: possible breweries, expanded plaza, Flurry of Founders Square firsts; hot Collier corner; and latest on Buc-ee's land, 'Musclingthrough challenges.' Vaughan has had to move off island as her condo rebuilds. He has lived on the island and is a commercial realtor for CRE Consultants. I live about 10 miles from FMB and there was something amazing each time I got to the top of that bridge and looked out over the beach and Gulf. Think again Ft Myers Beach city commision move it elsewhere. Stouder encouraged the audience to keep an eye on the evolving land use plan from the Town of Fort Myers Beach as building codes change as a result of the hurricane. That imposing, three-story high solid grey cement, which engineered opposition from those who preferred the towns old cottage look, is what saved the structure from Hurricane Ian. HuffPost. It's really, really sad. The beach town where it was a great place to fish- not party. As more people start to pile into the area, and beaches reopen, the fish kill will become a bigger problem. Saw you folks want to see if you can do the grand opening on Ians first anniversary. Bob, Thanks, Loved FMB too. Its no different for us. Kisabeth said the furniture, equipment and fixture are in storage and ready to go. How will it affect beach traffic? In the News; Careers Menu Toggle. Id have to look into what recourse Constituents have if any. But, it will become a playground for the rich.". Fort Myers Beach defined itself as funky. Time will tell. Fort Myers Beach and Lee County also used the Margaritaville topping-off ceremony as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate businesses that have reopened since Ian or plan to reopen soon. "You can get that type of beach atmosphere anywhere,"Cape Coral resident Debbie Henry said of the254-room Jimmy Buffett-themedventure. All modern residential and commercial architecture. This milestone for Margaritaville also marks a significant move toward recovery in Fort Myers Beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Ians pummeling. Vaughan said the grief was not linear, its waves. Vaughan said I want to come home. Vaughan said the Riviera Club, where she lives, has electricity but no elevators and no plumbing. She doesnt know when she can go back. It's been a long 6 year odyssey for TPI developers, but their hope is to put shovels in the ground in May or June and if all goes according to plan, Margaritaville could be open in a little over two years. It will be built throughout the island and will be six feet tall. Initially, the buildings condo owners were told they would be able to go back home in September but now nobody is certain. High temperatures will reach the 80s under partly cloudy skies. As we first reported last month, it became pending four days after being listed, January's fifth biggest Lee County home sale. He has the means to do it, and it would be a good investment as nobody is going to want to come down there for one hotel when everything else is leveled. This might be great for Jimmys wallet but it definitely was not needed on a beach that is a two-lane road already congested with people going to the beach normally. So, investing in the beaches is a priority, and the mayor of Fort Myers Beach said that is precisely what the projects will do. The economic impact that is going to have plus the 200 plus jobs that they are talking about is going to be great for our residents, Allers said. I also welcome structures and businesses and hotels condos whatever it may be that will provide a safe place to live or rent for many visitors to come I believe Fort Myers Beach will be one of the premier islands in a few years its going to be all brand new in many respects Im thankful for Margaritaville and I hope that they become a good partner with current businesses, and residents on the Island! More specifically, sand. They have really done a really outstanding job getting everything cleaned up and back into reconstruction, Kisabeth said. Listen to Same Boat with Zac Brown Band & Jimmy Buffett, Update on the Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach, Margaritaville amusement park opens this week in Biloxi. And looking to the future when Margaritaville will bring back more tourists later this year. Since 1991, Torgerson, a Fort Myers Beach resident, has been at the head of the firm that operates dozens of hotels and restaurants in Minnesota and Florida. This week, the town council unanimously approved two projects. I stayed at the Lighthouse each summer, Right across the street as you know. So, sheetrock is going in as we speak. Hundreds of dead fish line Southwest Floridas beaches and many people cant stand the smell or sight on Fort Myers Beach. Construction of the connection occurredoffsite as workers prepared the skyway'sslot for thedrop-in during the wee hours of Friday,Torgerson said. Demographics will be high, in terms of energy level, people, and wealth. They dont want to lose any of the views of the water. For Sale: 2 beds, 2 baths 940 sq. In retrospect, the CPS could have saved most of the downtown area of FMB, not from the flooding, but from the structural devastation the waves of Ian caused. 250 ESTERO BLVD # 606 FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931 $949,000 Listed By Current Coastal Realty, J Alex King 2 Bedrooms 2 Total Baths 2 Full Baths 940 Square Feet 0.19 Acres 1995 Year Built Active Status MLS# 223015668 NORTH END GULF FRONT CORNER CONDO with breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf, Sanibel and Captiva! The shell of the building, grounded in cement, is largely all there though there is still much work to be done. We are just 71 days post Ian with dramatic improvements of services, debris removal both on land and sea and planning our future. $6,599,000 USD. The town had suffered under Charley. I loved FMB and I am now devastated. Im sure money talks on that one and it would have been a lost cause It is an impact Mayor Allers said will strengthen the surrounding beach community. Ellen Vaughan (left to right), Bobbi Kemp and Tracy Dammermann. They are not even required to have flood insurance and most were not because of the insurance costs. ", "Estero Island will be a Caribbean-like island with the comforts and safety you only find in the USA, no passports required. Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island is a seven-mile stretch of white sand on the Gulf of Mexico that took a direct hit during Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022, along w. Read on. ANSWER; We did an assessment of the project a couple days after Ian with our engineers and DeAngelis Diamonds Team. And what that means is the topping off of the structure.. Fort Myers Beach would have been fine without Margaritaville. Not only was there a game, but college students showed up for a dunk contest. Kemp said its very emotional. I was happy something is going up there. TPI is also lobbying hard to retain the FMB Beach Elementary School on island. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. A Fort Myers Beach condo building that's sitting just a few feet away from the Gulf of Mexico is getting a much-needed barrier of protection. Fort Myers Beach Reinventing as a Modern Luxury Flip-Flop Community / In the News / By TPI Hospitality February 20, 2023 TPI Hospitality co-CEOs Tom Torgerson and John Dammermann and Stan Stouder, CRE Consultants founding partner discuss the future of Fort Myers Beach at the annual CCIM Real Estate Outlook Conference. Maybe this is a sign that this resort does not need to be built. Photo by Nathan Mayberg, Copyright FORT MYERS - Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin | https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com | 19260 San Carlos Blvd, Bldg. At least they will bring revenue and jobs to the devastated island. Some struggle with things being built to code, but- most of the things that were wiped out were built early 50s 60s when there wasnt the building code if you look at the new Wahoo willies structure ( near nervous nellies, that was just built (it would fit the old sleepy beach town of Fort Myers Beach BUT was also built to code- it survived its unbelievable when you see the footage it has a thatched roof still in place and looks virtually unscathed. Seems as though threr is a message here to the backers. unfortunately For FMB people..I was not aware of the Atrocity until I read it online a couple of years ago. The tent is going to be an adult entertainment nightclub. And:'Old Florida is gone' but what will new Southwest Florida look like post-Ian? This is also the home of the Winter Estates for Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Wont happen Sue, the FMB we knew is gone. I know people dont like change and want things to stay the same but they just dont and we need restaurants and hotels I am thankful that the city Council is going to allow food trucks on the properties of the restaurants that lost everything so that is an option for them if they are going to rebuild. The. Listing details information provided by J Alex King. 8:17 PM EDT, Fri August 13, 2021 FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. - Make way for Margaritaville the landscape of Fort Myers Beach is about to dramatically change. Debris. I stopped going to Fort Myers beach because it turned so commercial years ago there is NO WAY IN . TPI will again have great neighbors going forward. Fox 4's Colton Chavez was on Fort Myers Beach where the new Margaritaville Resort marked a major milestone. "As professionals in real estate in this room, I would encourage you, if you have any interest in Fort Myers Beach, that you read these iterations as they come forward. Our fear is now big buildings will go up in their place any become way to commercialized. Totally agree!! Sadly, like you say, time to move on. Also attached are aerial photographs taken today of Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach. C, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 | 239-463-4421, done by the end of the year, no question., its very emotional. FMB prediction We had 14 years of nothing happening in Times Square and then TPI comes along and they had a plan., They have really done a really outstanding job getting everything cleaned up and back into reconstruction,, Sheetrock is going in as we speak, plumbing, electric, you name it., I am here to tell you, profoundly, that we dont know,, The good news is everyone knows supply chain is an issue across the country. HECK Congratulations on so much success..Best Regards, Well done Margaritaville!! Im not in real estate, but I wonder if it stayed like that because the Margaritaville developers kept the future of that corner tied up while wheeling and dealing? Our prediction is for a dramatic improvement of the island by the time we open, late 2023. The Lee County Health Department said that the waters near Lynn Hall Memorial Park, near Time Square, were tested and have alert levels of Red Tide. Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach After Hurricane Ian Caribbean Castaways 14.5K subscribers Subscribe 77K views 3 months ago FORT MYERS BEACH It's been twelve days since Hurricane Ian. The long-term berm is a terrace of a beach that has formed on the backshore. Yes thats our fear as well. Those have shifted to Crescent and Fifth Street, Torgerson said. Anyhow, I think their presence only invites other large developers to drop anchor there. Anything else youd like to share? How the heck did this get passed? 12554 Kelly Sands Way, FORT MYERS, FL 33908. Work was delayed by Hurricane Ian and is now due for. Between poor water quality and damage from Hurricane Ian, this years wildlife surveys hold extra weight, and researchers are paying special attention to Floridas winter shorebird count. When are they ready? This was proposed to run the landward side of the beach to the north past Times Square and south past our property down to Schuckers. Donald Trump Jr. Mocked For Most Head-Spinningly False Claim About His Dad Yet. SOLD FEB 13, 2023. I'll try and post these updates about once a month so you can see the progress. Fort Myers Beachs environmental services, along with FDEP, [], If you thought February was warm across southwest Florida, well you were right! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK. The questions asked and our responses are below. PRIDE Cape Coral 2023 kicks off Friday, celebrating inclusion and love in the citys LGBTQ+ community. It seems to be a little bit of misunderstanding about the six-foot berm or six-and-a-half-foot berm. Apartments For Sale 5,272 SF. Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach taking shape including pedestrian overpass July 11, 2022, 5:00 AM Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach taking shape including pedestrian overpass.. However, at 5921 Estero Blvd, you're only about 3 miles south of the new Margaritaville Resort that is scheduled to open fall 2023, as well as the return of Times Square at the public Fort Myers Beach - where the majority of shopping & restaurants are at! The Town has said the CPS is an option they will consider in their rebuild planning. I hated that the margaritaville was going in. Allison Christian faces a charge of aggravated animal cruelty, according to an arrest report. On Friday, that resiliency strengthened, according to Allers, by the number of jobs the nationwide resort will bring. I have definitely not been in favor of this Margaritaville going in and now, its just about the only thing left standing down there. The average family cant afford to stay at JB resorts and hotel. For Sale: 979000 - Residential, 2 bed, 2 bath, 988 sqft at 250 Estero BLVD in Fort Myers Beach. It was clear that they were going to help the town come back. Fox 4's Colton Chavez was on Fort Myers Beach where the new Margaritaville Resort marked a major milestone. A rendering of the Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach. We offer an exciting employment experience where creating and delivering fun and escapism for our guests is the goal we seek to exceed everyday. What hesitation if any did you have on resuming the project, ANSWER: NONE. Absolutely, I would also like to know what are they going to donate if any to bring our beach back to what it once was?? SOLD FEB 15, 2023. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Fort Myers Outlying. So I am here to tell you profoundly That We dont know, said Robert Kisabeth, COO of TPI Hospitality. The 2022-2023 season, however, brings a bit of panache to traditional FMB conceptions as the town spiffs up and gets a . However, much interest exists by property owners and local developers to rebuild the downtown area fast and in the most impressive manner possible. "The 2020 transaction allowed Thomas Torgerson and Dammermann to reap the expected windfall from the Margaritaville Resort and excluded the plan and its participants from sharing in the anticipated profits.". An update on the Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach with questions on the resort and the grand opening after the damage from Hurricane Ian: We were recently interviewed by a SWFL newspaper. None of us would have wanted it to happen this way, but it did and that was out of all of our control. Real estate values to challenge those on a square foot basis of Naples. Margaritaville TPI Hospitality is in the process of building a Margaritaville Resort on Estero Boulevard in the downtown district of Fort Myers Beach. Who would want to go to this place pay high dollar for the only place on the beach along with high dollar drinks and food. Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach taking shape including pedestrian overpass. Based at the Naples Daily News, Columnist Phil Fernandez (pfernandez@gannett.com) writes In the Know as part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. See now I gotta find out now I gotta do the digging and now I gotta get involved because now it bugs me Lol I feel sorry for that council. You have great days, you have bad days but we are having way more great days than bad days., my heart goes out to the ones who lost their homes and businesses.. Margaritaville work in SW Florida, You asked: In the Know: Answering your questions about Margaritavilleand CinBistro, Plus: In the Know: Monster projects altering the commercial landscape of5hotspots. 'Old Florida is gone' but what will new Southwest Florida look like post-Ian? NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! And don't forget a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. In those mobile home parks today, there are less than 1000 that still remain. You will be a leader in bringing back FMB. Add to that the many experience amenities that are encompassed into our Margaritaville Resort, make it an inclusive experience destination resort. Ft Myers Beach is an example of a piece of untouched Florida lifestyle still in existence, just as Sanibel Island, Capitva, Pine Island, etc. All of the older ground level structures will live by the same ordinance and Im sure the mobile home industry will be affected as well. Many people who had the older homes will not be able to rebuild because of the cost and Im sorry for those people who will maybe be forced off the beach. FWC weighs in. "That bridge is super cool," said an "excited" Robin Popovich, who lives north ofMatanzas Pass and had another word for it all: "Awesome.".