Developer of Farmer Joe’s property sues Fort Myers after sale agreed to in 2018 is again delayed

Johnston & Johnston has sued the city after council members blocked the deal as it seeks new appraisal.

Johnston & Johnston, the developer of Farmer Joe’s property in Lehigh Acres, is suing Fort Myers after sale agreed to in 2018 is again delayed (File image)
Johnston & Johnston, the developer of Farmer Joe’s property in Lehigh Acres, is suing Fort Myers after sale agreed to in 2018 is again delayed (File image)
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After being rebuffed by Fort Myers City Council, a developer looking to close on the purchase of a city-owned property slated for a Farmer Joe’s Market has turned to the courts to finalize a deal in the works since May 2018.

 

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