The new Luminary Hotel and renovated Caloosa Sound Convention Center has restored convention capabilities to the heart of Fort Myers,  and created a desirable waterfront dining and activity hub. 

Description
Hotel New 12-story hotel built on a former parking lot. The hotel has 243 guest rooms, 210 parking spaces and ground level retail spaces. Open September 2020.

Convention Center Rehabilitation of the former Harborside Event Center, rechristened the Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater. Open September 2020.

Restaurants, Bars and Retail
Beacon Social Drinkery celebrates spectacular views of the Caloosahatchee River and City of Fort Myers. Open October 2020.
Dean Street Coffee Roastery and Retail honors Dean Street, the former road over which the roastery is built. Open September 2020.
Ella Mae’s Diner pays tribute to Ella Mae Piper, one of Fort Myers’ towering pioneering figures. Open September 2020.
Oxbow Bar and Grill and Oxbow Retail and Rentals recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit that shaped Fort Myers from the beginning. It is a rehabilitation of the City Pier building. Open March 2021.
Silver Hing Ocean Brasserie and Lobby Bar, the hotel’s signature restaurant, commemorates Fort Myers’ history of sports fishing tourism. Open November 2020.
The Workshop Culinary Theatre is a demonstration space that hosts many special events. Open September 2020.

Redevelopment Details
Selected for a $2.6 million Fort Myers CRA tax rebate loan.
Total project cost was $91 million Luminary Hotel & Co.
Built by Mainsail Lodging & Development.

Additional Notes
The hotel is part of the Autograph Marriott Collection.
The Luminary Hotel & Co. schedule of events may be found by clicking here.