The new plans for the rebuild of the Estero Island Beach Club were unanimously recommended for approval by the Fort Myers ...

FORT MYERS, FLA. — No place in Florida seemed to have suffered more damage from Hurricane Ian than the town of Fort Myers Beach, located on Estero Island along the state's southwest coast.

Following Fort Myers Beach Elementary's return, the milestone marks the second significant moment within two days for Estero Island ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Fort Myers Beach residents are rebuilding after three devastating hurricanes, driven by resilience and renewed preparedness.

For Mitch Stough and his brother Mike, Fort Myers Beach was their livelihood. Now it has been destroyed. “It's leveled,” Mitch told The News-Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. LIVE ...

With long days of golden sunshine, pristine beaches, and outdoor activities for every nature lover, Florida’s Gulf Coast gem ...

Barnes Though still recovering from Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach is open for business and remains a big draw for travelers visiting the area. About 15 miles south of the city on Estero Island ...

"They looked bad," says The Islander owner Anita Cereceda. "But once you got the muck off, it was like, ‘Oh, look at these!’" ...

Parts of southwest Florida have been left unrecognizable in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The Category 4 storm ripped through neighborhoods like Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach last Wednesday ...

Drivers around Fort Myers Beach should be prepared for significant delays, Friday morning. Here's what LCSO is reporting.