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Steve Weathers: Building Fort Myers, Economic Growth, Community Impact, and Big Plans

May 22, 2025 • Old Florida Dream Team • Episode 91

In this engaging episode of Best Business Partners, hosts Jessica Nolan and Erin Harrel sit down with Steve Weathers, the first-ever Economic Development Director for the City of Fort Myers. With over 30 years of experience across the U.S., Steve shares his mission to shape the future of Fort Myers by championing community-first development and smart economic strategy.

Tune in as we explore:

How Steve is laying the groundwork for economic development in a brand-new city role
The behind-the-scenes story of bringing Amazon and Spin Micro-Mobility to town
The importance of community engagement in development projects
Fort Myers' new initiative to launch a downtown Culinary District
Redevelopment opportunities across 60 acres in the heart of the city
Why local connection and business collaboration are key to sustainable growth

From linking local entrepreneurs to breaking silos within the business community, Steve’s passion for inclusive and forward-thinking development shines through in this episode. Whether you’re a local business owner, a community advocate, or just curious about the exciting changes coming to Southwest Florida, you’ll want to listen in.

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