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Fort Myers Beach timeshare owners unite to rebuild resort
I love how this Timeshare banded together to rebuild their home away from home...
More than three years after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Southwest Florida, timeshare owners at Mariner’s Boathouse and Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach are taking recovery into their own hands. The owners formed a nonprofit, Boathouse Strong, to raise funds and resume reconstruction after the original contractor halted work due to a lack of financing. Their efforts have secured $1 million in flood insurance funds and a new contractor, Modern Services, to complete the project. Temporary occupancy is expected within weeks, with a full reopening targeted by early 2026. Owners say the project’s progress marks a major emotional milestone for the tight-knit community.
Faced with stalled progress, the owners banded together to raise funds and revive the beloved family destination.
Cindy Hemmer, a timeshare owner at Mariner's Boathouse and Beach Resort, expressed the deep connection she and other owners have with the location. "This Fort Myers Beach is paradise for us, and it's all about family," said Hemmer.
The timeshare owners have been unable to access their properties since the hurricane. However, thanks to their collective efforts and the creation of a nonprofit called Boathouse Strong, they have successfully raised money to fund the reconstruction.
Fort Myers Beach timeshare owners unite to rebuild resort
Timeshare owners at Mariner’s Boathouse on Fort Myers Beach are rebuilding their resort through a grassroots nonprofit effort.
Fort Myers Beach timeshare owners unite to rebuild beloved resort
More than three years after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Southwest Florida, timeshare owners at Mariner's Boathouse and Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach are finally seeing signs of reconstruction.