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City of Palms Park demolition approved, historic artifacts to be preserved

Fort Myers is moving ahead with tearing down City of Palms Park while preserving historic pieces from the site.

When
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Where
Fort Myers
Official source
WINK News

What happened?

WINK reports city leaders approved a contractor to demolish the longtime landmark. A Fort Myers city update the same week points residents to the demolition as part of future development plans. It’s a high-recognition local site, so the move has real headline pull.

Why it matters

This is a local update worth knowing for residents, visitors, or nearby businesses.

Source

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