City of Fort Myers

The city of Fort Myers is opening a new fire training facility worth $2.6 million.

The Florida Division of Arts & Culture announced on Tuesday that the arts & culture grant cycle for 2025-2026 is now open. But don’t blink. Submissions are due by Monday, July 14.

The city of Fort Myers celebrates Park and Recreation Month with activities in July.

At its June 16 meeting, the Fort Myers City Council voted unanimously to award $150,000 in grants to arts organizations, groups and individuals who are working to advance art and culture within the city. Last fiscal year, the City awarded $110,000 in grants to support local organizations, groups and individual artists within the city of Fort Myers.

Fort Myers City Council approves $4.2 million for Community Redevelopment Agency to restore historic McCollum Hall.

By a 1-vote margin, Fort Myers City Council approved moving ahead with funding for the development of a historic Dunbar neighborhood landmark yesterday (Monday, June 2, 2025).

After a lengthy meeting, the Fort Myers City council voted on a proposal to move forward with plans for an African American Cultural Center. The decision follows years of discussions and aims to create a space that celebrates the region’s Black history and culture. With funding still in question, the vote marks a critical step in a long-awaited community initiative.

More delays in the development of the historic McCollum Hall

Downtown Fort Myers is going green! The city unveiled its latest project where it took a vacant lot and transformed it into a “pocket park”.

The recent controversy and confusion over immigration enforcement training for Fort Myers police may cost the long-time city attorney his job.Grant Alley has been attorney for the city of Fort Myers since the summer of 1995 — nearly 30 years.