Ill ever sit for 2 hours to go there now. So when the right developer applies for a variance its no telling what may happen. Photo by Nathan Mayberg. Sadly, like you say, time to move on. 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?? There will be public hearings and you become vocal about what you think might be best for that island.". Can we fix it? More:What thousands of you told me about FMB Margaritaville expansion; and new housing rules, And:Margaritaville builders buy land of oldest FMB hotel; deals in Times Square, Bonita Beach, Plus:Which 8 coastal businesses pounded by Hurricane Ian are opening in Bell Tower? True , we hated going to Fort Myers Beach. A Sinatra song, not a Buffett ballad, came to mind as the new Margaritaville bridge lowered over Fort Myers BeachFriday morning. It wasnt hurting in the least. It Allison Christian faces a charge of aggravated animal cruelty, according to an arrest report. Please keep checking back. 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. Were in real good shape. He could have built it over the other side of the bridge rather than right at that point. We hated seeing Margaritaville come to the beach. Its an emotional rollercoaster. All rights reserved. But dont put guns to the heads of other property owners telling them how to use their property. This Caribbean themed island resort is well known for its relaxed vibe and popular brand. With more open areas now available and you folks have shown you can secure the resources, what consideration might be given to expanding or constructing satellites? I am here to tell you, profoundly, that we dont know, Kisabeth said at the topping-off ceremony Friday. The developers of Margaritaville Beach Resort hosted a topping off celebration to acknowledge the DeAngelis Diamond construction team and how Fort Myers Beach is progressing since Hurricane Ian . Were open for business and slinging some shrimp, said Holzapfel. DeAngelis Diamond has really doubled their efforts in the building,, I am confident that our island and our businesses and our residents will rebuild. 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. I hope that through the comp plan and through the ensuing iterations and development that we can continue to have that. Dammermann is developing Margaritaville with her husband John. We have been going to FMB for 20 years, and since retirement spend two months there each winter. DeAngelis Diamond has really doubled their efforts in the building, Kisabeth said. How much should your insurance company pay, and can an adjuster stack on costs? What did structures resistance tell you? Fort Myers Beachs environmental services, along with FDEP, []. The CPS, and along with the scale of Grand Resorts, was not viewed favorably by the FMB Community and was therefore abandoned. In the past, drivershave often stopped to let those on footpass across. They were a less expensive rent for people who provide goods and services to hotels, motels, restaurants and could afford to stay.". 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. Affordable housing shortage has long been a problem in SWFL. In a separate deal, across the street from about where Margaritaville's lobby is slated, the house of Torgerson's daughter just closed and sold for $4.2 million. Nuisance may be the key word here for residents. What we know, Is Indiana emerging as more desirable than Southwest Florida? ft., 2 bed, 2 full bath house located at 250 Estero BLVD 505, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 on sale for $979,000. The fact that when you crossed that bridge and saw the beautiful beach and gulf, made fmb that much more special. Margaritaville bridge goes up on SWFL's Jimmy Buffett-inspired project MONEY Margaritaville bridge pops into place over Estero Blvd. It is not appetizing. Functional could also describe the elevated path that will be donated to local government. [Friday] is the topping off of the building. Property Details Property Type Apartments; . 12554 Kelly Sands Way, FORT MYERS, FL 33908. And now our winters will be spent on another beach on the gulf. Time will tell. It's really, really sad. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Fort Myers Outlying. Tom Torgerson shared the TPI vision for Fort Myers Beach, which thanks to Ian, has now been accelerated. How will it affect beach traffic? 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. Rising: 15 big projects coming this year and beyond to SWFL. A rendering of the Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach. Pine Island Rd. Maybe this is a sign that this resort does not need to be built. It is an impact Mayor Allers said will strengthen the surrounding beach community. They dont want to lose any of the views of the water. Thats from sea level.. The neighborhood gossip is like, 'Is it going to be the next Miami Beach? 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. 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. FWC weighs in. None of us would have wanted it to happen this way, but it did and that was out of all of our control. Saw you folks want to see if you can do the grand opening on Ians first anniversary. Nice job Tom and team! 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. Bob, Whats your stake in Margaritaville? HECK This Caribbean themed island resort is well known for its relaxed vibe and popular brand. Going to cause traffic back-ups, etc. I'm from the Midwest. You could have heard a pin drop, as they shared their vision for a redeveloped Fort Myers Beach. MARGARITAVILLE RESORT - FORT MYERS BEACH. ANSWER: We will be pursuing other opportunities in the immediate area to compliment the initial resort. At a ceremony held Friday near the Waistina Way (like the Jimmy Buffet song Margaritaville) beach access which the developers gave the town along with a new parking lot in exchange for its Canal St. beach access, TPI celebrated construction on its Margaritaville buildings being completed on the top floor. 2023 www.naplesnews.com. Instead, it's been years of debate and lawsuits, hard feelings and small-town politics. I stopped going to Fort Myers beach because it turned so commercial years ago there is NO WAY IN . Margaritaville TPI Hospitality is in the process of building a Margaritaville Resort on Estero Boulevard in the downtown district of 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. 15 big projects coming this year and beyond to SWFL. In the Know: Buckeyetied to $27M Neptune Inn purchase on Fort Myers Beach, How climate change-induced wildfires, Trump trade, tariff warsaffected economy. I feel bad for the people who live there. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. - New renderings released Tuesday are giving beach-goers their best look yet at Margarittaville's "Fins Up Beach Club." When it's completed, it'll be a 60,000. The immediate area and beach will be pristine in advance of our opening. 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 tent is going to be an adult entertainment nightclub. Thanks, Well I hate to burst the bubble but with the 10ft rebuild flood elevations FMB, Sanibel, Captiva and other coastal areas will never be the same. 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. Its no different for us., The biggest thing is really the electric, copper, door frames, sliding doors and the construction materials lost in the hurricane,, Were in real good shape. In a post, Margaritaville said, we are viewing this as the highest impact issue for our resort., WINK News asked Allers to clarify the impact of the berm. Plans, records show, call for a $1.1 million project for the permanent . MLS# 223001772. This []. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla Many business leaders on Fort Myers Beach are looking at the incoming Margaritaville resort as something that will change the island for the better. A new one, activated by commercial development in quality and taste equivalent to Mercato. More: Affordable housing shortage has long been a problem in SWFL. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK. Firefighters are battling several brush fires in Charlotte County; the one off McCall Road threatens several buildings, including a church. Stouder continued, "I liked Tommy's comment about a "flip-flop paradise." It will be years before Fort Myers beach recovers. The session comprised Margaritaville Resort developers Tom Torgerson and John Dammermann, of TPI Hospitality, and Stan Stouder, founding partner of CRE Consultants. $6,599,000 USD. But if they build something that you merely think is ugly or you dont like subjectively, thats tough. Now, bottom part got dinged, but my understanding is thats how its supposed to work. Margaritaville moving along By Nathan Mayberg - Editor | May 24, 2022 According to DeAngelis Diamond, the contractor overseeing the construction of the Margaritaville resort on Fort Myers Beach, the project is on the third floor of building. 5921 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 | MLS# 223015458 | Redfin Street View See all 11 photos 5921 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 $1,095,000 Est. Yes thats our fear as well. Im sure theyll be something there for everyone I dont have the money to rebuild it, so I will be grateful for all that do. We went for the exact reason you are all commenting on. sea wall) with a boardwalk on top of it. Margaritaville Beach Resort hopes to open in the fall, but there is no set date yet. Unfortunately, those who want to re-build are likely going to have to build to updated codes, which will eliminate that charming beach town feel we all loved about it. Souder doesnt anticipate that many of those people will return, especially with new building codes that will require properties to be raised above flood elevation. On Friday, Cesario said giving other businesses a chance to reel in customers, falls on beach leaders. A groundbreaking was held on August 13, 2021, with construction expected to last for two years. 4 Beds. At least they will bring revenue and jobs to the devastated island. The developers of the Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach held a topping-off ceremony Friday morning as they put the last beam on top of the $200 million project. Those mobile home parks are homes to retirees, they were homes to service personnel. If you feel the cost is so expensive it will keep the partiers out as they tend to be younger, as some one above stated. "We're already seeing the town of Fort Myers is renovating. Seriously, Times Sq. 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. Now they have a second chance to do the right thing do you think youre council or your government will? The questions asked and our responses are below. 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. One of the biggest issues people are dealing with when it comes to insurance after Hurricane Ian is property damage. Our fear is now big buildings will go up in their place any become way to commercialized. In the annual CCIM Real Estate Outlook Conference this past January, I sat in a room full of commercial realtors and developers listening to some speakers on the rebuilding of Fort Myers Beach. Stouder also addressed the issue of affordable housing, focusing on the trailer parks adjacent to Fort Myers Beach. 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 good news is everyone knows supply chain is an issue across the country. Concerns with car jamsstill haven't gone away, as a few of you have shared with me or via social media. How the heck did this get passed? Margaritaville Beach Hotel Pensacola Beach Perched majestically on the white sands of the Gulf Shore, representing casual luxury and an elevated hotel experience Call +1 850-916-9755 Visit Website Book Now Hollywood Beach, FL Margaritaville Beach Resort Hollywood Beach Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach taking shape including pedestrian overpass. It is a visual validation of the progress that has been made. TPI's making other moves with the bottleneck in mind, removing more than a half-dozen previous ingresses and egresses along the congested main two-lane drag. Jimmy dont care. Think again Ft Myers Beach city commision move it elsewhere. Ive been vacationing at Ft. Myers Beach for the past 13 years. For Margaritaville supporters like Bobbi Kemp and Ellen Vaughan, the ceremony was a bit emotional. 2d ago. Its truly a benefit to the entire island, said Allers. 2 Baths. For the berm to happen, all property owners on the beach must sign and agree to it. It's a show of resiliency for our island, its a continuation of the rebuild," said Allers. Dirty and run down. Before Margaritaville, that area was a blight on FMB and is a blessing to the community in terms of jobs and lodging. The legal action in Minnesota's U.S. District Court against TPI, Torgerson and others seeks to "recover losses (and) obtain monetary and appropriate or remedial relief.". To have Fort Myers Beach, one thing is essential, the beach. And, of course, there's spring training baseball. Kisabeth said electric material, lights and foam for the roof were washed away and lost in the storm and need to be replaced. New buildings & homes will be constructed due to Ian, as unfortunate as the storm was for people. TPI for over a decade has been at the top of Best Places To Work in Minnesota, we have every intention that same positive work culture will exist at Margaritaville. As for when Margaritaville will open, I know a lot of the media outlets have been asking us when our opening date is. $979,000 USD: Introducing an exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful GULF FRONT and FULLY FURNISHED unit located on the highly coveted NORTH END of Fort Myers Beach! Fox 4's Colton Chavez was on Fort Myers Beach where the new Margaritaville Resort marked a major milestone. As more people start to pile into the area, and beaches reopen, the fish kill will become a bigger problem. SOLD FEB 9, 2023. Right Steve, FMB wont disappear, but it wont be the same for the reasons you state. C, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 | 239-463-4421, done by the end of the year, no question., its very emotional. Hundreds of dead fish line Southwest Floridas beaches and many people cant stand the smell or sight on Fort Myers Beach. Listing details information provided by J Alex King. One, it's a tragedy and two, it's an opportunity. You have great days, you have bad days but we are having way more great days than bad days., Dammermann said my heart goes out to the ones who lost their homes and businesses., Editor Nathan Mayberg can be reached at NMayberg@breezenewspapers.com, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jacki Liszak speaks about the businesses still open on Fort Myers Beach. 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. High humidity may make several of these spots feel like the 90s during peak heating. That would solve the problem. saved by ..A Non Greedy conglomerate! FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. On Friday, the Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach was one step closer to opening. Ill be honest. . The tent is going to be an adult entertainment nightclub. Location is everything and you don't want to miss out on this rare opportunity! 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. needs 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.. Take care. Real estate values to challenge those on a square foot basis of Naples. Here is drone footage taken by Brian Kennedy on Monday before the rain came. wont be back. 500,000 open heart surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year, and half of those patients require a blood transfusion. ANSWER; We were engaged with coastal engineers back in 2015 during our very early designs of the project, back then it was called Grand Resorts. View the Survey and Site Plan. Certainly, we want to be a part of that recovery for the entire island. "At the time of Ian, we were already into probably a three to four decade organic redevelopment of the island. Based at the Naples Daily News, Columnist Phil Fernandez (pfernandez@gannett.com) writes In the Know as part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. corridor explodes: 24chains, diners, apartments, more coming, Recently: Most expensive home in Naples history sells for $62M, shatters record, Plus: 'Astounding numbers' putSWFL on top nationally for rent increases. I don't think I would have seen that in my lifetime," said Togerson. So much respect for the accomplishments of this amazing organization, our company Covered Safety Surfacing Florida would be honored to have an opportunity to submit a quote for Safety Surfacing in any of the projects that may require a beautiful new safe Rubber Surface and Bonded Rubber Mulch for a maintenance free property. The largest change in Fridays forecast will be the increased winds. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach is scheduled to open in fall 2023. What is the hope there, and what would it mean, not only to TPI and fans, but for Fort Myers Beach and residents? Likely, the old Fort Myers Beach rustic charm is going to go away. "You can get that type of beach atmosphere anywhere,"Cape Coral resident Debbie Henry said of the254-room Jimmy Buffett-themedventure. Located about 225 feet south of the border of the Margaritaville project due for completion late this year, the now-mangled hodgepodge of two dozen hotel rooms and cottages last sold for $1.1. SWFL: Flurry of Founders Square firsts; hot Collier corner; and latest on Buc-ee's land, In the Know: 'Musclingthrough challenges.' I stayed next door at the Lighthouse each summer. ENJOY SIZZLING SUNSETS from this prime beachfr. Fort Myers Beach is a one of a kind Island community comprised of seven mil More: In the Know: Fort Myers Beach favorite closes after almost a half-century. The video in the link below illustrates the unbelievable devastation in and around the Fort Myers Beach area. Donald Trump Jr. Mocked For Most Head-Spinningly False Claim About His Dad Yet. Beach recovery Advisories Posted on: January 28, 2023 You may be eligible for a property tax refund We will rebuild . SOLD FEB 15, 2023. MLS# 223011175. 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. I havent been down there since Ian obliterated our poor beach. SOLD FEB 15, 2023. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. This barrier island on the southwestern coast of Florida sustained extensive damage when Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday just 22 miles to the north. PRIDE Cape Coral 2023 kicks off Friday, celebrating inclusion and love in the citys LGBTQ+ community. On Friday, they were working on the floor of the parking garage on the other side of the street. The survival of the building has given the developers enough confidence to continue to bet on Fort Myers Beach by recently purchasing the nearby Silver Sands property for $7.1 million to expand the Margaritaville site. One of the biggest issues people are dealing with when it comes to insurance after Hurricane Ian is property damage. "From McGregor Blvd. Crews are plowing through the sand up and down Southwest Floridas coast to collect the dead fish washing ashore from red tide. The rules that make peaceful co-existence between people possible. Thats the problem, it looked like a disgusting New York building. Speaking to building our Margaritaville Operations Team, we continue to be confident our ability to attract the best talent still exists. That was no more evident than when Jacki Liszak, president & CEO of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, welcomed all of the business owners of Fort Myers Beach to stand behind her and show how many people fought hard to keep their livelihoods standing. Anyhow, I think their presence only invites other large developers to drop anchor there. Photo: TPI Stonehill Strategic Capital, a lending division within Peachtree Hotel Group, has provided TPI Hospitality with $104 million in construction debt for the buildout of its long-planned Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Commercial Observer has learned. Really, what this means for the construction of the building is that theyre topped off, and theyre dry. Its 200 plus jobs coming back to our island alone, said Allers. On Friday, businesses like TJ Holzapfels Rude Shrimp Co., which was destroyed during Hurricane Ian, are back in business. 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. So, sheetrock is going in as we speak. No one on FMB was spared from Ian. Fort Myers Beach would have been fine without Margaritaville. Nearby homes similar to 265 Tropical Shore Way have recently sold between $425K to $1,200K at an average of $620 per square foot. 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. ANSWER: We feel for the so many that have lost so much, just as our family members have also lost so much. 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 []. Now the corporate wolves will move in. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Home News Local Lee County Margaritaville resort looks to serve as beacon for rebuilding Fort Myers Beach. 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. The average family cant afford to stay at JB resorts and hotel. Pedestrian bridge connecting Margaritaville properties on Fort Myers Beach placed, Pedestrian bridge connecting Margaritaville properties on Fort Myers Beach placed. A new study says it's so. 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. Wind gusts as strong as 30 to 40 mph will push through Southwest Florida in the early afternoon. A great recruitment asset for FMB. This week, the town council unanimously approved two projects. The Fort Myers Beach we knew is gone. You can see by the before pictures that it towered over old fort myers beach. All the buildings that were old school and mom and pop places were what we loved in the area! ' said resident Bart Churchward. They have to keep that balance of density, traffic. For Sale: 2 beds, 2 baths 940 sq.