Legacy Harbour Marina, located on the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, Fla., announced a reopening date following reconstruction after major damage from Hurricane Ian in Sept. 2022. AIRN Management, 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.
“This marina has always played an important role in the Fort Myers boating community,” said Rick Budd, chief executive officer of AIRN Management, in a statement. “We’re committed to restoring Legacy Harbour in a way that not only honors its history but also brings in modern improvements and safeguards for the future.”
After Hurricane Ian, 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 a 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. Its riverfront location offers direct access to the Gulf and walkable access to downtown Fort Myers.
