Stevens Construction Begins Rebuild of Iconic Fort Myers Beach Venue

Stevens Construction has started construction of The Beach Bar, located at 1668 I St. on Fort Myers Beach, announced Dan Adams, vice president/ principal, Stevens Construction, Inc.

Set to be completed in 2025, The Beach Bar is being rebuilt with a focus on resilience after Hurricane Ian destroyed the original structure in 2022. The 5,813sf, three-story design will be built with durable materials, such as simulated stucco siding and trim, composite soffits and a standing seam metal roof for greater longevity and storm resistance. The Beach Bar exterior includes yellow Bahama shutters to complement its logo.

A popular venue for live music, the first floor will house The Beach Bar, an open-air, walk-up bar offering covered beachfront seating, retail area, storage and covered parking. The entire first floor is designed to be flexible should a storm be imminent and includes temporary cooler storage and restroom trailers, both of which can be easily relocated. Marine-grade cabinetry is also used to endure harsh coastal elements such as sunlight and saltwater exposure. Additionally, The Beach Bar is equipped with turtle-friendly glass and lighting to protect hatching sea turtles by controlling beachfront illumination.

The second and third floors are residential units available for rent.

Stevens Construction worked with the client for 12 months prior to construction assisting with design team selection, pre-applications and commercial planned development (CPD) permitting with the Fort Myers Beach municipality, and ensuring the project was designed to reflect the client’s budget.

The Stevens Construction team includes Project Manager Mark Pelafas, Superintendent Hunter Stevens and Project Administrator Gina Varner. The project was designed by Studio A.D.

With offices in Fort Myers and Orlando, Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management, general contracting and consulting services to clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control and warranty service. For information, visit StevensBuilds.com or call 239-936-9006.