Daily Archives: August 18, 2016

Could downtown Fort Myers be an arts mecca?

Is he mad? For the past nine months, Jack Luft has been plotting a transformation of downtown Fort Myers that will blow people’s minds. Working from an aerie above United Ale House, the man-about-downtown Fort Myers has plotted a vision of the pleasing but sleepy city center as a hub for artists and art patrons humming 24-7.…

Temple Terrace should reconsider latest redevelopment plan

The city of Temple Terrace will consider a proposal this week to jump-start the redevelopment of its business district. Aside from being the sole surviving bid, the proposal is neither generous nor inspiring, and the City Council, which will vet the plan at a public meeting Monday, should tamp down any clamor to move ahead…