December 2019

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency's goal is to revitalize the City's redevelopment areas according to their specific plan by using enhanced infrastructure projects, TIF rebates, small business assistance and neighborhood support to encourage private investment.

River District Farmers Market The River District Farmers Market is open for business every Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm. The Farmers Market is a great place to buy locally-farmed fruits and vegetables, as well as local goods. It is now located on Broadway, just south of Main Street. Visit our website

Art Stumble 2020 Murals Approved The CRA has approved Art Stumble 2020 , a mural-painting event to be hosted at McCollum Hall on April 25, 2020. Professional artists in The Mural Society will paint 17 concrete panels on the wall behind McCollum Hall during a neighborhood block party featuring vendors, refreshments, and music. The total cost approved for the event is $45,600. Read more

Connecting Dunbar Cultural Landmarks Project Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to apply for a $25,000 to enhance the safety and pedestrian experience through the deployment of meaningful asphalt art installations along the route of Walk Dunbar Cultural Landmarks Tour . Read more

Project Updates

Catalyst Breaks Ground on CityWalk Phase One of CityWalk has begun! It includes West End at City Walk, a 318-unit luxury apartment community with 15,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 12,000 square foot amenity center. Visit our website

Luminary Hotel Construction Update Luminary Hotel construction is on schedule in the River District. Notice what's different? The big red crane is gone. Work continues on Harborside Event Center as well.  Video

Spotlights

Downtown's City Walk Tax Increment Rebate Agreement has been amended to remove hotel portion of the project. More apartments and office space will be added instead. Read more

Join the I Will Mentorship Foundation at Ignite 2020 on January 30, 2020, at the Collaboratory. Celebrate their accomplishments and view their new 2020 initiatives for our youth. Get Updates

Downtown's One Allure Tax Increment Rebate Agreement has been amended to extend the construction start date by six months. The new start date will be July 1, 2020. Read more

Job Opportunities 2020 Census Taker Sign-up begins now through the end of 2019 Contact : Michelle Malsbury at (678) 733-2583 or Michelle.k.malsbury@2020census.gov The Census Taker job offers flexible hours, with pay ranging from $12-$17.50 per hour. Sign-up begins now through the end of 2019. Veterans and senior citizens are especially encouraged to apply.

Small Business Events

SWFL Enterprise Center Pre-Construction Readiness Program Wednesday & Thursday, December 18 & 19 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. SWFL Enterprise Center 3901 Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard Fort Myers, FL 33916 Contact : Mike Love at (239) 321-7085 or mlove@cityftmyers.com Learn the fundamentals of the construction industry! The Enterprise Center is partnering with SKANSKA and B&I to introduce all genders to this two-month night program. At the end of the program there is a hiring fair with construction companies. No Cost Register Doing Business with the Government Series Friday, January 3, 10, 17 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Career Source SWFL 4150 Ford Street Extension Fort Myers, FL 33916 Contact : (239) 745-3700 or sbdc@fgcu.edu These three classes offer an overview to the process of contracting with the Federal Government Process Overview & Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Each class offers different topics of interest. No Cost - Register for each class separately Register

Staff News Fort Myers CRA Advisory Board Member Ron Weaver was recognized for his extraordinary service to the Agency and Advisory Board at the CRA's Advisory Board meeting on November 6th.

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