City of Fort Myers

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.

A unanimous reversal vote Friday by the Fort Myers City Council on the city police department's participation in the ICE 287(g) program raises questions about the impact of public testimony and leaves many wondering what comes next for the City of Fort Myers?Despite overwhelming opposition expressed during public comment preceding the vote, the council agreed to approve Fort Myers Police Department participation. As the meeting opened, a line of residents and other interested parties waited in anticipation to enter council chambers Friday afternoon for the special meeting concerning proposal 287 (g).

New Ward 2 City Council member Diana Giraldo seeks to plan Fort Myers' growth around parks, trails and art in order to enhance quality of life for citizens and visitors. The recently adopted Parks Master Plan and the funding provided by voter approved General Obligation Bonds will play an important role in realizing her vision.

City of Fort Myers holds a public workshop on its master plan