Fort Myers Beach neighbors oppose 17-Story condo project [Video]

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Some people in Fort Myers Beach are pushing back against a proposed development that would bring four 17-story condominium buildings to their island.

WATCH AS FOX 4’S FORT MYERS COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT ANVAR RUZIEV SPEAKS WITH NEIGHBORS ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECT:

Fort Myers Beach neighbors oppose 17-Story condo project ahead of final vote

Seagate Developers plan to build 141 condo units, along with a public restaurant, parks, and a private beach club on the site of the former Red Coconut RV Resort off Estero Boulevard.

Many locals are worried that the tall buildings will ruin the island’s skyline and charm. Jeff Morris, who has lived on the island for more than 20 years, spoke out at a recent town council meeting. “Please make it a smaller, much shorter building,” Morris said. “Don’t make it so tall; that’s just ridiculous. Most of these buildings around here aren’t …