Margaritaville On Fort Myers Beach Opens Reservation Lines Today
This is the Margaritaville at Universal Studios Hollywood. Here they are toasting the arrival of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant to Universal CityWalk, with an exciting performance by Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band on March 30, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
There were times that it seemed like it might not ever happen. However, Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach opens reservation lines today. The website is going live and you can be among the first to book a stay. The newest, biggest resort to open on Estero Island has had numerous hurdles to overcome in order to get to this day. Devastation from Hurricane Ian is just one of them.
Even before Ian, this resort was poised to change the landscape of the north end of the beach. During planning and construction there were numerous challenges to overcome. Many were from longtime beach residents as well as city leaders. Most concerns were centered around the size of the resort and the effect it could have on traffic which is notoriously bad in this area. But those are in the rearview mirror and the project is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
We can’t wait to see neon signs like this one, illuminated at Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach. This is at Margaritaville Restaurant at Universal CityWalk in Orlando. Soon we won’t have to drive inland for the experience.
About Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach
The Caribbean themed resort covers seven acres, has more than 250 rooms and boasts an elevated bridge. The bridge from the resort stretches above Estero Blvd, and onto the beach offering a safe crossing for guests and visitors. Margaritaville is bringing some 200 jobs to the island which is a nice boost. Especially following Hurricane Ian. The official opening date has not been announced yet, however, officials are confident they are on track to open well before the end of the year.
The resort’s website goes live August 1st. Click here for updates and reservation information. Margaritaville on Fort Myers Beach opens reservation lines today. Congratulations in making it to this next step.
The 10 Most Expensive Properties On Fort Myers Beach Right Now
If you’ve got the money and want to live on the beach, there are a lot of options. Taking a look at the 10 most expensive properties on Fort Myers Beach breaks down into 3 categories.
- Properties that survived the hurricane.Ā Repairs could be made and the residence is ready for you to move in.
- Properties that didn’t survive. In this case, you can buy pristine location lots. Some have been cleared away and are ready for construction, some still have ruined homes on them.
- New construction.Ā Someone else has already bought the property and made plans for the new residence whether it’s a home or condo. You put your money down and can move in when it’s done.
There’s obviously benefits to each. For the first, that home is clearly well built and can withstand a lot. The second one means you get to build exactly what you want, within code of course. The third seems to be mostly for condos. I see language like “Phase 2” and “Phase 3” around these.
If you think these properties are pricey now, wait until Margaritaville is open and there’s a LOT more people coming to the beach. I really think the real estate market on Fort Myers Beach has more room to run. Provided we can make it through this hurricane season. One storm, as we know, can change everything.
So let’s go to Realtor.com to take a look at the 10 Most Expensive Properties On Fort Myers Beach Right Now
Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.
