Iconic downtown office, retail building sold for $4.4 million

FORT MYERS — A Canadian company with a satellite office in Southwest Florida has purchased a landmark historic building in downtown Fort Myers — site of what purportedly was the city’s first speakeasy — for $4.4 million.

Known locally as the Bank of Fort Myers & Trust Building, the three-story complex is at the corner of 2282 First Street and 1500 Jackson Street. Fischler Property Co., a commercial real estate firm focused on investment, infill and redevelopment across Southwest Florida, represented the seller, 2282 First Street LLP, according to a statement. The deal, from listing to close, was done in 65 days, the release adds. “We marketed the property internationally and received a considerable amount of interest,” says Phil Fischler, who worked on the deal with Fischler Property Co.'s Michael Curran.