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St James City Rising

The Sisal Dream of St. James City: When Pine Island Was Poised to Become Florida’s "Rope City"

Mel Smith  |  July 10, 2026

Long before tourism and waterfront homes defined Pine Island, St. James City was nearly transformed into the center of Florida's booming sisal hemp industry.

St James City Rising

The History of St. James City: How a Fishing Village Became One of Pine Island’s Oldest Communities

Mel Smith  |  June 26, 2026

Long before bridges, highways, and waterfront restaurants, St. James City began with a fisherman, a hurricane, and a vision for Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Fort Myers Rising

The Return of the Royal Palm Hotel? How a Historic Fort Myers Landmark Could Shape the Future of the Riverfront

Mel Smith  |  June 12, 2026

More than a century after helping define the City of Palms, the Royal Palm name may be returning to downtown Fort Myers through a proposed luxury hotel and residential… Read more

Fort Myers Rising

How Lee Memorial Hospital Helped Shape the Growth of Fort Myers

Mel Smith  |  May 22, 2026

From a four-room wooden hospital in 1916 to a modern healthcare system rising across Southwest Florida, the story of Lee Health mirrors the evolution of Fort Myers its… Read more

Fort Myers Rising

From “Rat Island” to Riverfront Escape: The Transformation of Legacy Island Park in Fort Myers

Mel Smith  |  May 21, 2026

A forgotten island in the Caloosahatchee River is being reimagined into one of Fort Myers’ most unique waterfront destinations

Fort Myers Rising

Tempo by Hilton Fort Myers: A New Downtown Hotel or a Shift in Historic Character?

Mel Smith  |  May 22, 2026

An 11-story hotel proposal at First and Jackson is sparking conversation about growth, tourism, and the future of downtown Fort Myers

Fort Myers Rising

Fort Myers Yacht Basin: A Waterfront Comeback in the Making

Mel Smith  |  May 19, 2026

After Hurricane Ian, one of Fort Myers’ most iconic riverfront spaces is being reimagined with resilience, community, and the future in mind

Fort Myers Rising

Legacy Harbour Marina: A Waterfront Comeback Redefining Downtown Fort Myers

Mel Smith  |  May 18, 2026

From storm damage to a next-generation marina, this riverfront project is shaping the future of Fort Myers waterfront living

Fort Myers Rising

Legacy Harbour Marina Fort Myers: Watching a Waterfront Landmark Rise Again

Mel Smith  |  May 20, 2026

From post-hurricane uncertainty to one of the most ambitious riverfront transformations in Southwest Florida, Legacy Harbour Marina is redefining downtown Fort Myers

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