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Historic McCollum Hall could return as a restaurant and community hub
A key vote moves Fort Myers' historic McCollum Hall closer to a comeback as a restaurant, gathering space, and upgraded community anchor.
- When
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Where
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
- Official source
- Gulf Coast News
What happened?
Gulf Coast News reports leaders approved a motion to move ahead with a two-story redesign for McCollum Hall that would preserve its historic facade while modernizing the inside. The plan envisions a reopened space with restaurant and community uses instead of leaving the landmark dormant. For Fort Myers, the decision matters because McCollum Hall is one of the city’s most recognizable Black-history landmarks and a long-watched redevelopment site.
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