City of Fort Myers

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.

Free holiday event at the Fort Myers Skatium features skating, bounce houses, games and more.

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.