Groundbreaking ceremony set for Lee County’s replacement project of Fort Myers Beach Pier


August 21, 2026 10:00 am

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lee County invites the community to celebrate the replacement of Lee County’s Fort Myers Beach Pier with a groundbreaking at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21.

The event will happen in the adjacent Crescent Beach Family Park, which recently reopened at 1100 Estero Blvd. and affords a view of the pier site. The park is near the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge and Times Square. There is no onsite event parking. Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle or ride LeeTran.

The official groundbreaking event will include brief remarks from Lee County Commissioners, other officials and Lee County staff. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate outdoor footwear and sun-protective attire.

For those who do not want to attend in person, there are virtual options:

The replacement will extend the pier to roughly 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, or more than 70% longer and 50% wider than the pier destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The pier will incorporate reinforced concrete piles, a concrete deck, aluminum railings, an entry gate and three shade structures, establishing the pier as a durable community landmark.

Project completion is anticipated for late Summer 2027, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Lee County is funding the $14.4 million project (design and construction) using FEMA Public Assistance, Tourist Development Taxes and RESTORE ACT grants.

Additional information is available:

For project-related questions or to sign-up for project updates, please email FMBPierProject@exp.com. (Members of the media should direct inquiries to [email protected].)