St James City Rising
The Sisal Dream of St. James City: When Pine Island Was Poised to Become Florida’s "Rope City"
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
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
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
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
Tempo by Hilton Fort Myers: A New Downtown Hotel or a Shift in Historic Character?
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
From “Rat Island” to Riverfront Escape: The Transformation of Legacy Island Park in Fort Myers
May 21, 2026
A forgotten island in the Caloosahatchee River is being reimagined into one of Fort Myers’ most unique waterfront destinations