Six years later, Zoomers owner is still riding high

Behind $6 million investment and growing, entrepreneur Mike Barnes innovates to keep go-kart, amusement park on track.

Mike Barnes purchased the unfinished and long-dormant Zoomers Amusement Park in Fort Myers for $1.4 million at action in 2011 and invested another $5 million to complete it. Jim Jett Photo
Mike Barnes purchased the unfinished and long-dormant Zoomers Amusement Park in Fort Myers for $1.4 million at action in 2011 and invested another $5 million to complete it. Jim Jett Photo
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In 2002, Mike Barnes and his family were like many seasonal residents, anticipating the opening of Zoomers Amusement Park on Summerlin Road, about five miles from their Fort Myers Beach home. 

 

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