For close to a century, the Richards Building had a brown brick look. Now it is white with a black trim, giving it a more modern look. However, the Fort Myers Historic Preservation Commission said this paint job was never supposed to happen.
The City of Fort Myers is preparing to receive bids to restore Rachel at the Well, the 100-year-old statue of a Grecian maiden on McGregor Boulevard. But some residents still are frustrated that the historic landmark, badly damaged by Hurricane Ian, has sat untouched for nearly a year.