Developers discuss rezoning for Fort Myers Beach hotel

Citizens meet to discuss Fort Myers Beach rezoning for proposed hotel development.

Developers are requesting to rezone a 7-acre plot on Estero Boulevard on Tuesday.

The land would be used to build a 300-room hotel on Fort Myers Beach.

More: Proposed resort on Fort Myers Beach to face big test Tuesday

WINK News reporter Jessica Alpern talked to business owners and beachgoers before the meeting. Watch the full segment above.

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