A junkyard operation has ceased operation in an area of Fort Myers earmarked as a redevelopment zone and aided by the sale of the property.
The sale was helped by the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, which facilitated the purchase of the business at 3312 Edison Avenue and 2419 Henderson Avenue through a “contribution in aid” of $1.55 million.
CRA officials said the funding supported the cessation of the junkyard, which had long seen as a blight on the community.
The cessation of operations coincides with the successful sale of the property to Megen Construction Company, Inc.
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