Capture the Summer: CRA Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Explore. Snap. Win.
This summer, discover the incredible impact of your Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) through a selfie scavenger hunt! Below are the CRA project sites included in the adventure. Each one tells a story of revitalization, beauty, and community pride. Use this page as your guide to choose your route, learn a bit more about each destination, and plan your perfect selfie stops.
PUBLIC ART
Investing in Community Identity and Economic Vitality
The Fort Myers CRA leverages public art to celebrate cultural heritage, foster community pride, and stimulate economic activity. In alignment with Florida Statute § 163.356, these reinvestments aim to eliminate blight and promote the revitalization of designated
areas.
Buck’s Backyard Murals (2701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.)
Located along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, these murals celebrate the legacy of McCollum Hall as a hub for music, culture, and African American entrepreneurship.
Community Benefit
Revives a historical landmark, enhances cultural tourism, and supports local artists.
CRA Reinvestment
$10,000
Open Museum: River Basin (2200 Edwards Dr.)
An interactive art experience in the heart of the Downtown River District, this open-air installation uses a 54-panel mural project is coming to the downtown Fort Myers river basin. Depicting portraits and scenes that recount Fort Myers’ historic relationship to the Caloosahatchee River.
Community Benefit
Makes art accessible to all, sparks curiosity, and anchors downtown as a cultural destination. Enhances public spaces, encourages pedestrian engagement, and educates visitors on local ecology.
CRA Reinvestment
$30,000
Bigbelly Solar-powered Trash Compactor (Art by Alex Wilkerson) (33 Patio De Leon)
These smart solar-powered trash cans double as mini-murals, turning utility into art. Wilkerson’s playful and colorful design sparks joy in unexpected places.
Community Benefit
Encourages environmental sustainability while beautifying public spaces.
Bigbelly Solar-powered Trash Compactors (Art by Alex Wilkerson) Functional art pieces that combine waste management with creative design.
CRA Reinvestment
Specific Reinvestment amount not available.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Preserving Heritage to Inspire Future Growth
The CRA’s commitment to historic preservation safeguards Fort Myers’ architectural and cultural landmarks, fostering a sense of place and continuity. These efforts align with Florida Statute § 163.356 by addressing urban decay and promoting community redevelopment.
Patio de Leon (33 Patio De Leon)
A historic courtyard revitalized to serve as a vibrant commercial and social hub. This historic courtyard once served as a vibrant shopping and dining district. Today, it’s being reimagined as a lively urban space with modern flair and historic charm.
Community Benefit
Preserves architectural heritage while inviting economic revitalization. Enhances the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a key downtown gathering space.
CRA Reinvestment
$22,000 for irrigation improvements, CRA maintains.
Street Lighting – Downtown Fort Myers River District 9 (Anywhere Downtown)
The ornate lampposts lining the downtown streets evoke the elegance of historic Fort Myers and enhance nighttime safety.
Installation of period-appropriate street lighting to improve safety and ambiance.
Community Benefit
Enhances walkability by increasing visibility, improves safety, and elevates downtown ambiance while preserving historic character.
CRA Reinvestment
$175,000
Collaboratory (2031 Jackson St.)
Transformation of a historic train station into a modern collaborative workspace. Originally a train depot, this striking structure is now home to an innovation hub for regional problem-solving. Its historic bones hold a bold new vision.
Community Benefit
Blends historic preservation with forward-thinking collaboration and economic opportunity while preserving a significant historical structure.
CRA Reinvestment
$500,000
PARKS
Creating Green Spaces for Community Well-Being
The CRA invests in park development to enhance recreational opportunities, promote environmental stewardship, and improve quality of life. These projects address the goals of Florida Statute § 163.356 by transforming underutilized areas into vibrant public spaces.
Passive Park (Dr. Ella Piper Way & Palm Ave.)
A serene green space offering residents a place for relaxation and reflection. A tranquil green space nestled in the community, this passive park offers benches, landscaping, and space to slow down.
Community Benefit
Improves walkability, encourages reflection, and adds serenity to an urban corridor.
CRA Reinvestment
$250,000
“Common Ground” Pocket Park (2208 First St.)
Fort Myers’ first pocket park, transforming a vacant lot into a community gathering spot. A compact, thoughtfully designed park that transforms a vacant lot into a community oasis. The name speaks to its purpose: a shared place for all.
Community Benefit
Activates unused land, offers accessible green space, fosters community interaction, and revitalizes downtown.
CRA Reinvestment
$500,000
Centennial Park (2000 W First St.)
A waterfront park featuring playgrounds, walking paths, and open spaces for public enjoyment. A beloved public park along the Caloosahatchee River with walking paths, playgrounds, and scenic views. Recent upgrades make it more accessible and inviting.
Community Benefit
Supports family-friendly activities, hosts community events, and enhances the city’s riverfront appeal.
CRA Reinvestment
$500,000
For Myers CRA
Scavenger Hunt
Here's How to participate
Choose your own adventure: You have two exciting paths to take:
Themed Explorer
Select one theme from the list below and visit three different CRA project locations that fit that theme.
Parks
Enjoy the green spaces and recreational areas that enhance our community’s well-being.
Public art
Immerse yourself in the vibrant murals, sculptures and installations that add color to our streets.
Historic Preservation
Discover the beauty of our revitalized historic landmarks.
Your Own Adventure
Pick any three different CRA project locations that you find interesting.
Instructions
Grab your camera or phone
It’s selfie time! At each of the three CRA project locations you choose, snap a selfie that clearly shows you at the site. Get creative and show your enthusiasm!
Document your journey
Use the provided checklist on the back to keep track of the three CRA project locations where you took your selfies. Make sure to mark each location as you go.
Claim your prize!
Once you’ve successfully taken three selfies at three different CRA project locations and completed the checklist, bring it to the CRA office during our regular business hours 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
For Myers CRA
Scavenger Hunt
These project sites can be found anywhere in our CRA District! Take a selfie at three different project sites and check it off when finished.
Passive Park
Dr. Ella Piper Way and Palm Ave.
Common Ground” Pocket Park
2208 First St.
Centennial Park
2000 W First St.
Buck’ s Backyard Mural
2701 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Open Museum River Basin
2200 Edwards Dr.
Big Belly Solar Trash Compactor
33 Patio De Leon
Patio De Leon
33 Patio De Leon
Street Lighting
Anywhere Downtown
Collaboratory
2031 Jackson St.
CRA Office
1400 Jackson St.
