{"id":351128,"date":"2026-07-24T14:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/351128\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:49:08","slug":"lee-county-commissioners-approve-repairs-for-bowditch-point-regional-park-fort-myers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/351128\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee County commissioners approve repairs for Bowditch Point Regional Park – FORT MYERS"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Lee County Board of County Commissioners has awarded the contract to repair Bowditch Point Regional Park on Fort Myers Beach.<\/p>\n

The board awarded a contract to Vantage Construction Services for $3.9 million to repair and restore the 17-acre county park to full operation and to improve accessibility, safety and functionality for residents and visitors.<\/p>\n

The park incurred heavy damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022. The picnic area, showers, restrooms and shelters have all been un-accessible ever since.<\/p>\n

The project includes repairs to park buildings, boardwalks, parking areas, sidewalks, picnic areas, beach access points, trails, shelters and other park amenities, as well as replacement of the 10-slip boat dock.<\/p>\n

The contract includes landscaping improvements, and the removal of invasive, hazardous, overgrown, or storm-damaged vegetation.<\/p>\n

The $3.9 million contract with Vantage Construction Services LLC will be funded through a Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Legislative Appropriations Program, the general fund and Tourist Development Taxes on short-term lodgings.<\/p>\n

Vantage Construction Services LLC was the lowest of five bidders on the project.<\/p>\n

Construction could begin as early as August or September and is expected to take approximately 10 to 11 months, Lee County spokesperson Betsy Clayton said.<\/p>\n


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