City of Fort Myers

Incumbent Mayor Kevin Anderson would prioritize safety, economic development, affordable housing

Challenger Amber Ware says her first act as Fort Myers mayor would be to order a complete audit of city finances. She then will move on to tackling neighborhood utility projects.

Lilliana Baker was recently sworn in as new clerk for the City of Fort Myers. She is the first Hispanic woman to hold that office. She plans to expand outreach opportunities to schoolchildren.

His resignation was as of Sept. 17 and confirmed by an FGCU spokesperson. Anderson also resigned from the board of Valerie's House Sept. 19.

A release from a city spokesperson said that Marty K. Lawing, after more than 43 years in local government management, including the past five years serving the City of Fort Myers, has announced plans to retire December 9th to focus on personal and family priorities.

This region played a vital role in helping to save the United States and the Allies in World War II. This once-sleepy backwater became important to winning the war, because Germany dominated skies over Europe when America entered the conflict in late 1941. And Japan controlled the air over much of the Pacific.

The old ball park soon will be no more. Fort Myers City Council has voted to sign a contract to tear down Palms Park. It was the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox during much of the 1990s and early 2000s.

A Southwest Florida company has submitted the low bid to demolish City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. The city administration confirms it now plans to ask the council to award a contract on April 6.

As many as 20 companies are interested in submitting bids to demolish a once-beloved sports stadium: City of Palms Park in Fort Myers.The City of Fort Myers says representatives of 20 companies attended a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the park on Tuesday afternoon.

The city of Fort Myers has awarded money to find out what might be developed, if and when City of Palms Park is torn down.