What's coming to Southwest Florida

Every major project we track across Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers — new downtowns, apartments, hotels, shopping, trails and road work. Each item links to the source it came from and shows when we last checked it.

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Naples
Last checked Sep 16, 2026
24
Estero
Last checked Sep 16, 2026
10
Bonita Springs
Last checked Sep 16, 2026
11
Fort Myers
Last checked Sep 16, 2026
City
Category
Stage
AnnouncedApprovedUnder constructionOpening soonNow open58 of 60 projects mapped

60 projects

Approved
Apartments & homes
Naples

The Haven at North Naples

The Collier County Planning Commission approved this residential community located on Orange Blossom Drive & Airport Road.

Under construction
Apartments & homes
Naples

Eastern Collier master-planned communities

Ongoing, decade-long build-out

Large communities along Immokalee Road, Collier Boulevard and Oil Well Road keep adding homes, town centers, schools and amenity campuses.

Collier County Government Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Downtowns
Naples

Fifth Avenue South & Design District improvements

Ongoing streetscape, restaurant and boutique-hotel investment in downtown Naples and the nearby Design District.

City of Naples Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Trails & parks
Naples

Florida Gulf Coast Trail

This 420-mile greenway will connect Tampa to Naples, passing through 52 rural, urban, and suburban areas.

Under construction
Trails & parks
Naples

Gordon River Greenway Park Extension

This project is an extension of Freedom Park, part of the overall 'Greenway' plan to continue south to downtown Naples.

Under construction
Healthcare
Naples

Healthcare campus expansion (NCH & Physicians Regional)

NCH and Physicians Regional continue to expand campuses, emergency capacity and outpatient centers across Collier County.

NCH Healthcare System Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Hotels & resorts
Naples

Naples beachfront resort rebuilds

Major Gulf-front resorts have been rebuilding and expanding since Hurricane Ian, including significant reinvestment along Gulf Shore Boulevard and Vanderbilt Beach.

City of Naples Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Hotels & resorts
Naples

Naples Grande Beach Resort renovation/rebranding

opening January 2027

The Naples Grande Beach Resort is undergoing a major, comprehensive resort-wide renovation and will debut as Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort.

Under construction
Roads & infrastructure
Naples

Oakes Boulevard Improvements

This project will add approximately two miles of sidewalk along Oakes Boulevard.

Under construction
Entertainment
Naples

Paradise Coast Sports Complex expansion

Continued phases of Collier County's tournament sports and events campus off City Gate Boulevard.

Paradise Coast Sports Complex Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Downtowns
Naples

The Avenue

This mixed-use residential and retail development has broken ground along Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples.

Opening soon
Hotels & resorts
Naples

Olde Naples Hotel

coming in 2025

This boutique hotel is set in Old Naples's historic Third Street District, celebrating Florida's past.

Now open
Hotels & resorts
Naples

AC Hotel by Marriott Naples 5th Avenue

Opened December 2023

This hotel opened in December 2023 at 455 12th Street South, in the heart of Southwest Florida.

Now open
Hotels & resorts
Naples

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

Open, with continued resort reinvestment

The large Gulf-front JW Marriott resort on Marco Island, about 45 minutes south of downtown Naples, with restaurants, spa and beach facilities open to guests and event bookings.

Marriott Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Now open
Hotels & resorts
Naples

Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort

This Four Seasons Resort is now open and represents a significant luxury hotel opening in Florida.

Announced
Downtowns
Estero

Downtown Estero Project

The overall Downtown Estero project consists of 310 multiple-family units and approximately 30,000 square feet of commercial uses.

Announced
Trails & parks
Estero

Estero RiverPark

This project involves constructing a new force main along the east side of US-41. It is mentioned in conjunction with the Sunny Grove Park project.

Announced
Roads & infrastructure
Estero

I-75 Widening (Collier and Lee counties)

starting in 2026

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to widen Interstate 75 through Collier and Lee counties. The project specifically addresses the segment from Golden Gate Parkway to Alico Road.

Announced
Roads & infrastructure
Estero

I-75 Widening (through Collier and Lee counties)

starting in 2026

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to widen Interstate 75 through Collier and Lee counties starting in 2026.

Announced
Healthcare
Estero

Southwest Florida Proton Center

This $80 million project is a joint venture between Advocate Radiation Oncology and Lee Healthcare Holdings. It is located at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks.

Announced
Healthcare
Estero

Southwest Florida Proton Center at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks

This is an $80 million joint venture between Advocate Radiation Oncology and Lee Healthcare Holdings. It will be located at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks.

Approved
Downtowns
Estero

Downtown Estero / Estero on the River

Phased, with construction milestones through the late 2020s

The Village's long-planned downtown around US 41 and the Estero River: mixed-use buildings, residences above shops, restaurants, plazas and river access designed as a true village center.

Village of Estero Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Approved
Entertainment
Estero

The Estero Village Hub - Sports and Recreational Area

Rezoning has been approved for this area, and the development order is being processed. It will include eight tennis courts, two basketball courts, and four pickleball courts.

Approved
Entertainment
Estero

The Estero Village Hub (Sports and Recreational Area)

Rezoning has been approved for this sports and recreational area, and the development order is being processed. The Village approved nearly $2.5 million for Hellas Construction, Inc. to install eight tennis courts, two basketball courts, and four pickleball courts.

Under construction
Trails & parks
Estero

BERT Trail (Bonita Estero Rail Trail)

Segments opening as funding and right-of-way allow

A paved multi-use trail being developed along the former Seminole Gulf rail corridor, planned to run through Estero and Bonita Springs and eventually connect toward Fort Myers and Collier County.

Lee County Government Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Roads & infrastructure
Estero

Corkscrew Road – Phase II

scheduled for completion in spring 2027

This project will upgrade the section of Corkscrew Road between Bella Terra Boulevard and Alico Road, widening it from two to four lanes. It also includes constructing medians and upgrading utilities.

Under construction
Roads & infrastructure
Estero

Corkscrew Road Widening - Phase II

scheduled for completion in spring 2027

This project involves widening Corkscrew Road from two to four lanes between Bella Terra Boulevard and Alico Road, including utility upgrades, drainage, and a new signalized intersection. The project began in February 2024.

Under construction
Roads & infrastructure
Estero

Estero Boulevard Improvements

The Estero Boulevard Improvements project is a six-mile project running from Crescent Street to just North of the Big Carlos Pass bridge.

Under construction
Entertainment
Estero

Estero entertainment & sports district (Hertz Arena area)

Continued build-out around Hertz Arena, Miromar Outlets and the Coconut Point corridor: events, restaurants, hotels and youth-sports facilities.

Village of Estero Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Roads & infrastructure
Estero

Estero Parkway & Corkscrew Road improvements

Widening, intersection and drainage work on the two main east–west routes through Estero.

Village of Estero Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Apartments & homes
Estero

Kingston

Kingston is a new, master-planned community quickly taking shape around Corkscrew Road in Estero.

Under construction
Apartments & homes
Estero

Kingston Development

This is a new, master-planned community taking shape around Corkscrew Road in Estero.

Under construction
Apartments & homes
Estero

Mixed-Use Village of Estero (First Phase)

The first phase of this $81 million mixed-use development includes 286 apartments and 30,000 square feet of retail space. It is located south of Fort Myers.

Under construction
Apartments & homes
Estero

New apartments & rentals along US 41

Several apartment and mixed-use residential projects are in progress along the US 41 corridor near Coconut Point and Corkscrew Road.

Village of Estero Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Civic & community
Estero

Sunny Grove Park

The Sunny Grove Park project includes construction of a new sanitary sewer force main and a new pump station facility. It also involves the removal of the existing WWTP facility.

Under construction
Hotels & resorts
Estero

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Estero

Construction is underway for this new 126-suite hotel in the Estero/Ft Myers area.

Under construction
Hotels & resorts
Estero

TownePlace Suites Estero

Construction is underway for a new 126-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel in the Estero/Ft Myers area.

Under construction
Downtowns
Estero

Village of Estero (Mixed-Use)

The first phase of development includes 286 apartments and 30,000 square feet of retail space. Santander Bank provided an $81 million construction loan for this phase.

Now open
Hotels & resorts
Estero

Springhill Suites by Marriott Estero

Fall 2019

This new five-story Marriott hotel features 100 rooms/suites and totals 66,864 Sq. Ft. It broke ground with an estimated completion date of Fall 2019.

Announced
Downtowns
Bonita Springs

Imperial Crossing redevelopment project

The public is invited to attend a meeting to discuss the downtown Imperial Crossing redevelopment project. This project is part of the ongoing Downtown Bonita Springs revitalization.

What's New - City of Bonita Springs Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Approved
Entertainment
Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs Community Park Baseball Complex project

Council has approved moving forward with phase 2 of the Bonita Springs Community Park Baseball Complex project. The skatepark and pump track at the former skate park location had final designs approved in January 2020.

What's New - City of Bonita Springs Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Approved
Roads & infrastructure
Bonita Springs

Goodwin Street Pedestrian & Drainage Improvements Project

Council approved negotiations with American Structurepoint, Inc. for the Goodwin Street Pedestrian & Drainage Improvements Project. American StructurePoint was also awarded the RFQ for this project.

What's New - City of Bonita Springs Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Under construction
Trails & parks
Bonita Springs

BERT Trail — Bonita segments

Segments opening as funding and right-of-way allow

The Bonita Estero Rail Trail, a paved multi-use trail along the former Seminole Gulf rail corridor, with segments planned through Bonita Springs.

Lee County Government Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Roads & infrastructure
Bonita Springs

Bonita Beach Road widening & corridor work

Lee County roadway and intersection improvements along the main east–west beach connector.

Lee County Government Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Civic & community
Bonita Springs

Downtown Bonita riverfront & Riverside Park upgrades

Continued city investment around the Imperial River, Riverside Park and the historic downtown core: event lawn, performances, kayak access and streetscape work.

City of Bonita Springs Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Downtowns
Bonita Springs

Downtown Bonita Springs revitalization

Summer 2026

The City of Bonita Springs is excited about new projects in the downtown corridor as part of its revitalization. Downtown Bonita Springs is becoming a walkable entertainment district with mixed-use developments.

Under construction
Downtowns
Bonita Springs

Midtown Bonita

Phased build-out through the late 2020s

A walkable mixed-use district planned along Old 41 between Bonita Beach Road and Terry Street, combining apartments and townhomes with ground-floor shops, restaurants and public space.

City of Bonita Springs Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Apartments & homes
Bonita Springs

New rental communities near I-75 & Bonita Beach Road

Several apartment and build-to-rent communities are in progress along the Bonita Beach Road and Imperial Street corridors.

City of Bonita Springs Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Roads & infrastructure
Bonita Springs

West Terry Street Improvements Project

The City of Bonita Springs West Terry Street Improvements Project is underway. It aims to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility by providing a continuous pedestrian path on the south side of the corridor.

What's New - City of Bonita Springs Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Announced
Healthcare
Fort Myers

New EMS Station

This project will construct a new EMS Station to serve the communities of Alva, Bayshore, Olga, and Fort Myers Shores.

Lee County CDBG-DR Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Announced
Apartments & homes
Fort Myers

Sunset at Casa Del Mar

coming soon

Sunset at Casa Del Mar is a luxury gated community coming soon to Fort Myers, FL, comprising 114 townhomes.

Florida YIMBY Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Announced
Trails & parks
Fort Myers

Urban trail connecting Fort Myers and North Fort Myers

Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization is considering a shared-use trail to connect Fort Myers and North Fort Myers.

GulfCoastNewsNow Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Approved
Downtowns
Fort Myers

Midtown Fort Myers district plan

A city-planned walkable district between downtown and the Edison Ford/McGregor area, with density, streetscape and mixed-use development standards.

City of Fort Myers Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Apartments & homes
Fort Myers

Apartment communities along Colonial, Daniels & Six Mile

A large share of Lee County's new rental supply is being built in Fort Myers along the Colonial Boulevard, Daniels Parkway and Six Mile Cypress corridors.

Lee County Government Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Hotels & resorts
Fort Myers

Caloosahatchee riverfront hotels

Additional downtown hotel and conference capacity along the river, adding to the existing Luminary Hotel.

City of Fort Myers Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Downtowns
Fort Myers

Downtown River District redevelopment

Multiple residential towers, hotels and mixed-use buildings are approved or under construction around First Street and the Caloosahatchee riverfront.

City of Fort Myers Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Healthcare
Fort Myers

HealthPark & FGCU corridor growth

Lee Health and Florida Gulf Coast University keep expanding facilities, student housing and research/medical space in south Fort Myers.

Lee Health Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Trails & parks
Fort Myers

John Yarbrough Linear Park & regional trail links

Extensions and connections to the Six Mile Cypress linear trail, plus planned links toward the wider Lee County trail network including the BERT corridor to the south.

Lee County Parks & Recreation Last checked Sep 13, 2026
Under construction
Trails & parks
Fort Myers

John Yarbrough Linear Park Multi-Use Trail extension

KCA will team with the City to develop the safe extension of the John Yarbrough Linear Park Multi-Use Trail.

Kisinger Campo Last checked Sep 16, 2026
Now open
Roads & infrastructure
Fort Myers

Caloosahatchee River Bridge upgrades

2025

The Florida Department of Transportation completed transformative upgrades to the Caloosahatchee River Bridge, constructing a new sidewalk between North Fort Myers and Downtown Fort Myers.

SWFL Roads Last checked Sep 16, 2026

Recent changes

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