Openings and closings in Fort Myers runs on new business launches, store shutters, restaurant expansions and commercial space changes, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in grand openings, retail shifts and the business cycle for new locations.
The local chicken salad business opens its first brick-and-mortar storefront in a Fort Myers plaza.
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October 27, 2026
Legacy Harbour Marina Completes Fort Myers RedevelopmentThe 13-acre waterfront facility has officially reopened following a comprehensive $15 million restoration project.
October 22, 2026
Costco Begins Construction on New Fort Myers SiteThe retailer is building a new location at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Plantation Road.
October 21, 2026
Liaison Technology Group Opens Fort Myers Design CenterThe new facility features a showroom for smart home automation and architectural lighting solutions.
October 21, 2026
Student Opens Hause of Fades in University VillageThe new barbershop at Florida Gulf Coast University features 17 chairs and a team of 10 barbers.
October 20, 2026
Avow Opens New Office in Fort MyersThe Naples-based nonprofit expands its reach in Southwest Florida to provide care services to Lee County families.
October 6, 2026
Ohana Kava Bar Opened First Fort Myers FranchiseThe new non-alcoholic social space on Winkler Avenue officially opened its doors to the public on July 31, 2026.
October 2, 2026
Edison Tavern Opened in Fort MyersThe restaurant has officially reopened following a two-year renovation of the historic building.
October 1, 2026
Carlstadt Beer and Wine Bar Closed PermanentlyThe south Fort Myers establishment has shuttered operations after less than one year in business.
September 27, 2026
Stevens Construction Finished New Fort Myers BankThe firm completed a build-out of a new Crews Bank & Trust branch located at 14261 S. Tamiami Trail.
September 25, 2026
Starbucks Closed Fort Myers Coffeehouse LocationThe company shuttered its store at Colonial Boulevard and Six Mile Cypress Parkway this week.
Fort Myers reporting spans new storefronts, brand closures, commercial real estate turnover and shifts in service availability. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Real estate development and the viability of established retail corridors shape the cycle of which businesses arrive and which depart. Market demand and the cost of leasing drive the rhythm of closures more than any other factor.
