Congratulations to Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson and councilmembers Teresa Watkins Brown, Terolyn Watson and Johnny Streets for their commitment to and ratification of the long-awaited modernization of Centennial Park. Combined with the city’s existing partnership with Mainsail Development (operator of the Luminary Hotel and Caloosa Sound Convention Center), a world class public amphitheater on the east perimeter of the park will proceed to construction.
The hotel, parking garage and convention center were completed in September 2020. The Luminary accomplishes at-capacity bookings despite the pandemic, with travelers choosing to spend their dollars domestically at a top destination spot. Forbes Magazine just recognized Fort Myers as one of Florida’s most underrated cities for a weekend getaway, specifically citing the AAA Four Diamond venue and directing visitors to local restaurants and businesses.
Bringing business to downtown Fort Myers
Published: May 3, 2021 5:46 AM EDT
Updated: May 3, 2021 5:54 AM EDT
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We’re getting a look at one of the big events promised with the opening of the remodeled Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers.
Mayor Kevin Anderson said that once the pandemic is behind us, he expects the convention center to get a lot more use.
The center and the Luminary Hotel have already brought people to Fort Myers. The next big event to bring people in will be the River District Rumble Cheer & Dance Competition, planned for May 22.
The event’s Facebook page has already posted about downtown businesses, telling people to check them out while in town.
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iOBED’s Ground-Breaking Technology Helps Mattress Industry Expand it s Ability to Provide a Better Nights Rest SEOUL, South Korea (PRWEB) April 29, 2021 The 2021 Edison Awards was celebrated this year in Ft Myers, Florida in the brand new, state-of-the-art, Caloosa Sound Convention Center on April 22nd.
The Edison Awards have recognized and honored some of the most innovative new products, services, and business leaders in the world since 1987. Following a comprehensive review by the esteemed steering committee, winners are selected by 3,000 innovation leaders from the fields of product development, design, engineering, science, marketing and education, including professional organizations representing a wide variety of industries.
More hotels coming to downtown Fort Myers; city council could approve parking deal
Published: April 29, 2021 5:25 PM EDT
Updated: April 30, 2021 6:25 AM EDT
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In September, the Luminary Hotel and the Caloosa Sound Convention Center opened their doors.
And now, three more hotels are on the way.
The new and improved convention center, formerly Harborside Event Center, and the fact that people want to come to Fort Myers to enjoy the weather are driving the construction.
A new hotel is planned on an empty lot at the intersection of First Street and Jackson Street.
The AC Marriott is in the financing stages but has been given zoning approval to build an 8-story, 132-room hotel. It’s scheduled to be completed in 2022.
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Announcing The 2021 Edison Award Winning Companies That Will Shape The Future
Announcing The 2021 Edison Award Winning Companies That Will Shape The Future
Jennifer Holmgren, CEO LanzaTech, and Reinhold Schmieding, President and Founder Arthrex, received the distinguished 2021 Edison Achievement Award.
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FORT MYERS, Fla., April 23, 2021
FORT MYERS, Fla., April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Edison Awards is pleased to announce the winners of its 34th annual program. The awards gala took place last night at the new Caloosa Sound Convention Center and was hosted by Miles O Brien. This is the first year the prestigious event was held in the City of Fort Myers.