FORT MYERS, Fla — The City of Fort Myers officials have plans to sell the News Press site for redevelopment. The old News Press site was re-purchased on December 12, 2019; they hope to move forward with a developer with a mixed-use plan for the space.
The city manager, attorneys, and Catalyst Community Development, LLC have been negotiating, and they have come to an agreement that was presented to the council on the purchase and selling terms.
But first, the city is seeking public input, which will occur on March 3 before a sale occurs.
Watch Fort Myers Community Correspondent Miyoshi Price’s report on what you need to know about the negotiated terms:
Fort Myers officials want your input on the next steps with the News-Press site
The redevelopment will include at least 600 new homes for people to live in. Along with the housing, there will be up to 50,000 square feet of retail space, where stores can …