Charley’s Boat House and Grill demolished
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Estero Island Garden Club members Annie Babcock and Lois Poff were among the volunteers at the yard sale at Charley's Boathouse Grill last year. Fort Myers Beach Observer file photo by Becky Bodnar
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Charley's Boat House and Grill was sold to London Bay Development along with the Outrigger Beach Resort across the street.. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Charley's Boat House and Grill was a total loss due to Hurricane Ian. The building has been acquired by London Bay Development and has been demolished. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Charley's Boat House and Grill was a total loss due to Hurricane Ian. The building has been acquired by London Bay Development and has been demolished. The Estero Blvd. restaurant was a staple on Fort Myers Beach since the 1970's under various names. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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FEMA has issued a 30-day pause on its decision to downgrade the National Flood Insurance Program community rating for Fort Myers Beach and Lee County to allow for documentation to be submitted on permits issued after Hurricane Ian. File photo
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The loss of Charley's Boat House and Grill was a major blow to Fort Myers Beach. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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FEMA has issued a 30-day pause on its decision to downgrade the National Flood Insurance Program community rating for Fort Myers Beach and Lee County to allow for documentation to be submitted on permits issued after Hurricane Ian. File photo
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Charley's Boat House and Grill was a total loss due to Hurricane Ian. The building has been acquired by London Bay Development and has been demolished. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Charley's Boat House and Grill was a total loss due to Hurricane Ian. The building has been acquired by London Bay Development and has been demolished. The Fort Myers Beach restaurant first opened in the 1970's. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Charley's Boat House and Grill was a total loss due to Hurricane Ian. The building has been acquired by London Bay Development and has been demolished. Photo by Nathan Mayberg
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Charley's Boat House and Grill took a devastating hit from Hurricane Ian. File photo by Nathan Mayberg/Fort Myers Beach Observer
Charley’s Boat House Grill & Wine Bar, a Fort Myers Beach staple since the early 1970’s under various names but the same family ownership, is officially no more following its demolition this month. The building, off Estero Blvd., was totaled by Hurricane Ian, The property was sold to London Bay Development along with the Outrigger Beach Resort across the street this summer.