Fort Myers resort lays off 195, total hospitality layoffs in SWFL now top 1,000

Damage from Hurricane Ian has forced the 72-year-old Pink Shell to shut down and cut employees.

Damage from Hurricane Ian has forced the 72-year-old Pink Shell Resort in Fort Myers resort to shut down and cut employees. (Courtesy photo)
Damage from Hurricane Ian has forced the 72-year-old Pink Shell Resort in Fort Myers resort to shut down and cut employees. (Courtesy photo)
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Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina in Fort Myers is laying off 195 employees after damage caused by Hurricane Ian forced it to close for at least a year.

 

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