BOCC approves to raze Seafarer’s building despite Beach officials’ pleas

Apr 12, 2011 1 min read

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners gave final direction regarding the county-owned structure on the Seafarer’s Village property on Fort Myers Beach at Tuesday’s meeting in downtown Fort Myers.

The BOCC members approved to have the building on the property demolished in the near future, despite a request from FMB Mayor Larry Kiker and Town Attorney Jim Humphrey to allow transfer of it to the Town of Fort Myers Beach so that town officials could have control of the property.

“We can’t just transfer ownership of the Seafarer’s Village site to the town because that is TDC (Tourist Development Council) money that bought the property,” said Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah. “The intent of the property is to tear down the building and make it available as at-grade parking to enhance public access to the beach.”