Big plans brewing for Southwest Florida beer brand

Fort Myers Brewing approved to buy 22 acres for a 40,000-square brewery, office, tasting hall and beer garden.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. July 12, 2019
Jen and Rob Whyte founded Fort Myers Brewing in 2013 as a hobby. It is poised to become a major player in the Florida craft beer industry with plans for a major expansion. File photo
Jen and Rob Whyte founded Fort Myers Brewing in 2013 as a hobby. It is poised to become a major player in the Florida craft beer industry with plans for a major expansion. File photo
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With the unanimous approval of Lee County Commissioners, the first craft brewery in Fort Myers has plans to become the largest brewery, event lawn and tasting hall in Southwest Florida.

 

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