RAL Resort Property Management, Inc.

08/14/2026

Groundbreaking ceremony set for Lee County’s replacement project of Fort Myers Beach Pier
Public encouraged to walk, cycle or ride LeeTran to attend Aug. 21 event

Fort Myers, FL, Aug. 14, 2026 – 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. (See details below.)

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:
• Website: go.leefl.gov/FMBPierProject
• Frequently Asked Questions: FMB_Pier_FAQ_20260803.pdf
• Design renderings of the pier: Fort Myers Beach Pier Replacement Renderings

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.

Attendees are encouraged to ride LeeTran from the Beach Park & Ride, 11101 Summerlin Square Drive. The Beach Trolley Route 490 provides convenient transportation from the Beach Park & Ride – with direct service to Crescent Beach Family Park – about every 30 minutes. The regular fare of 75 cents each way will be waived from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, to accommodate groundbreaking ceremony participants.

• Departure times from the Park & Ride to Crescent Beach Family Park prior to the event are 7:55, 8:24, 8:53, 9:22 and 9:51 a.m. The ride takes about 15 minutes.

• Departure times from Crescent Beach Family Park to the Beach Park & Ride after the event are 10:05, 10:34 and 11:03 a.m. (Note: the 11:03 a.m. Route 490 will still have a waived fare.)

For those who do not want to attend in person, there are virtual options:
• Lee County’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/
• Lee County’s Facebook channel, www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc

(This information was provided directly from Lee County.)

08/11/2026

Resort Highlight: Island Towers Resort--4900 Estero Blvd, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931

Located mid-island directly on the beach across from the Publix shopping plaza. This location opened March of 2025 after a full renovation from Hurricane Ian. Each unit faces the water with it's own screened in lanai. The resort offers a beachfront heated pool, large sun deck, outdoor gas grills, shuffleboard, and direct beach access from the resort, on site washer and dryer facility, and free parking (1-spot per room reserved). The rooms are all fully furnished 1-bedroom/1-bathroom that sleep up to 6 people. Each room has a full kitchen, smart TVs, free wifi access, and a view of the beach!

Weekly rentals and sales are available at this location. For more information on this property, please visit www.RALresorts.com or give us a call at the management office at 239-481-9580!

08/04/2026

The Roar Offshore is Back!!! Book a stay at one of our resorts and come see the action unfold!!!

07/02/2026

RAL's offices will be closed on 7/3/2026 for the July 4th holiday weekend. Stay safe everyone and we will be back on 7/6/2026!

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the family at RAL Resorts.

04/01/2026

We attended the awards ceremony this afternoon for the 2026 Best of the Beach. We appreciate all of those who voted for us and we look forward to another year with our resorts handling the management, the rentals, and the sales for the properties. Thanks!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

03/10/2026

02/18/2026

Resort Highlight: Bel-Air Beach Club--780 Estero Blvd, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931

Just north of the Ft. Myers Beach pier and Times Square, this resort sleeps up to 6 people in its 2-bedroom/2-bathroom floor plan with a full kitchen as well as a washer and dryer in each unit. The resort is directly on the beach with a heated pool and easily within walking distance of Times Square. A quiet, family-friendly location with lots of recent upgrades to the units!

Feel free to check out more information on our website at www.RALresorts.com as well as our other resort properties on Ft. Myers Beach and Sanibel Island!

For booking inquiries, please call our office at 239-481-9580.

01/28/2026

It's been a busy start to 2026! We hope everyone is doing great out there so far!

Best of the Beach! voting is underway as of now until February 6, 2026. We are up for consideration in several categories. For "Lodging": 1. Timeshare Rentals/Sales and 2. Vacation Rentals. For "Professional Services": 1. Property Management, 2. Real Estate Agency, and 3. Real Estate Vacation Rental Agency.

We would appreciate anyone taking the time to vote for us! You can vote 1-time per day until 2/6/2026! Here is the link: https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/promo/?pid=7486 #/gallery?group=535376

Thank you all for considering us as one of the "Best of the Beach" companies for 2026!

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