Fort Myers Council discusses possibility of performing arts center in Midtown

If the city of Fort Myers wants a performing art center, it most likely will have to be built with private money.

Council member Liston Bochette brought up the topic during March 17’s City Council meeting, asking to discuss it further at a workshop.

Bochette said sports venues and a performing arts center would help diversify the city’s income stream. He compared it to owning a balanced portfolio of investments.

“Let’s take a look at it as a long-term goal,” he said.

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