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CRA approves downtown storm-mitigation grant for Fancy’s owner after Ian repairs

Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency · December 3, 2025
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The CRA approved a maximum downtown storm-mitigation award to Bayview Court LLC (owner of Fancy’s and adjacent historic properties). Owner Matthew Slaughter said he has spent about $158,000 on repairs and mitigation; staff said the downtown mitigation program has awarded roughly $300,000 of a $1,000,000 fund so far.

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency voted to approve a maximum award from its downtown business storm-mitigation program to Bayview Court LLC, the ownership that includes Fancy’s restaurant on Bay Street and adjacent historic buildings.

Director Hilton Terry described the program, launched Oct. 1, as intended to bolster resilience for downtown businesses by funding eligible measures such as flood…

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