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Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild targets summer 2027 completion

Lee County's rebuild timeline for the Fort Myers Beach Pier points to construction this summer and completion in 2027.

When
Monday, May 4, 2026
Where
Times Square district
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop May 4, 2026 Fort Myers Beach

What happened?

WINK News reports the Fort Myers Beach Pier rebuild is expected to start in summer 2026 once federal permits are approved, with a potential completion in summer 2027. Lee County is handling the rebuild as part of wider hurricane recovery work. Renderings show a longer, wider pier with ADA access, seating, and turtle-friendly lighting.

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Source

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