FMBGN-BIZ-Alex King Group-Rebuilding Fort Myers Beach: Real Estate, Resilience, And Community

Sunshine tells one story here, grit tells the other. We sit down with Alex King—whose family roots on Fort Myers Beach stretch back to 1958—to explore how legacy, technology, and community leadership helped reshape an island market after Hurricane Ian. Alex walks us through his path from national marketing and early Trulia/Zillow adoption to building a team that sells more than listings: they sell a lifestyle defined by boats at dusk, long beach walks, and neighbors who show up when it counts.

The conversation gets practical fast. Alex breaks down the 50% rule, permitting must-knows, and how to evaluate remodels versus rebuilds with real numbers in mind. He explains why renovated ranch homes on canals are suddenly hot, why true spec homes remain scarce, and how pricing is moving across categories. Most surprising: the buyer profile. A younger wave—late 30s and 40s, often remote workers—is fueling demand for four and five bedrooms, flexible spaces, and modern elevation standards. That shift is changing how streets look and how residents live, with a clear knock-on effect: more restaurants, more events, more reasons to gather.

We also unpack the power of events in recovery. Through the King Family Foundation, Alex and his team doubled down on sponsoring get-togethers that brought smiles back to the island and reconnected neighbors worn down by the rebuild. If you’re thinking about moving here, Alex shares a simple roadmap: rent first, explore neighborhoods, attend open houses, and treat learning the market like earning a master’s degree. When you’re ready, lean on local pros who know flood maps, builders, and the real cost of coastal resilience.

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Alex King Group - Premiere Plus Realty
Alex King
100 Lovers Ln. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 232-6465
beach.realtor11@gmail.com
alexkinggroup.com

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