Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers to be redeveloped after being damaged by Ian
Legacy Harbour Marina, a familiar destination along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, is moving forward with plans to rebuild following the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. AIRN Management, LLC, which owns the marina, has partnered with Bellingham Marine to lead the redevelopment. Construction began in early 2025, with the marina projected to reopen in Q1 2026.
Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm when it made landfall in September 2022, brought damaging winds and record-breaking storm surge. Legacy Harbour was left in ruins, and redevelopment efforts were initially delayed. AIRN Management, which had recently taken over the property before the storm, has spent the past three years clearing the site and preparing for reconstruction.
Plans include 131 slips ranging from 40 to 150 feet. The new design features Bellingham Marine’s Unifloat concrete wave attenuator system, supported by 70-foot steel piles driven into the seabed. Interior slips will use an Unideck aluminum frame dock system with WearDeck synthetic decking. Larger steel pipe piles with HDPE sleeves will improve durability and reduce maintenance. Upgrades also include new utility services. Slips will have potable water, in-slip pump-out, fire suppression, fiberglass dock boxes, and both single- and three-phase power.
Legacy Harbour spans approximately 13 acres along the Caloosahatchee River, including 8 acres of submerged land and 4.6 upland acres.
Legacy Harbour Marina is located at 2044 West First St., just steps from Fort Myers’ River District. More information.