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The Whale owners just bought Beach United Methodist Church on Fort Myers Beach

The owners of The Whale have acquired the storm-damaged Beach United Methodist Church property and say they want to restore it.

When
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Where
Bay Road, Fort Myers Beach
Official source
Fort Myers Beach Observer
Posted by LeeScoop May 28, 2026 Fort Myers Beach

What happened?

Fort Myers Beach Observer reported that Dawn and Mike Miller, the owners of The Whale, closed on the Beach United Methodist Church property on Bay Road. The building has sat vacant since Hurricane Ian and needs major restoration work, including a new roof and interior gutting. Miller said the goal is to keep the building, restore it and potentially bring in uses such as medical offices or salon space.

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