As the days, weeks and months go by, the new Amazon fulfillment center under construction in Fort Myers continues to evolve, looking more and more like a finished building and one of the biggest in terms of square footage in the region.
The News-Press photographer Andrew West was last near the site in November. Since then, a a new series of photographs and a video shows a lot has changed with what is being called a state-of-the-art, multimillion-dollar robotics fulfillment center in Fort Myers.
New photos: Amazon’s Fort Myers fulfillment center
Where is SW Florida’s new Amazon fulfillment center?
If you are driving on State Road 82 in the City of Fort Myers, it’s now very easy to see the large structure, just off to the north and east.
When did Amazon announce this fulfillment center?
November 2024.
Where is the new SW Florida Amazon fulfillment center?
It is located at 10631 State Road 82 in Fort Myers.
How many acres is the new fulfillment center on?
143 acres.
When will Fort Myers’ Amazon fulfillment center open?
Amazon said the fulfillment center is expected to open in 2027.
How much did Amazon pay to build this fulfimment center?
Amazon paid $66.5 million for the land, located at 10631 State Road 82.
How big is the Fort Myers Amazon fulfillment center?
More than 650,000 square feet.
What will happen inside the Fort Myers Amazon fulfillment center?
Robots will pick, pack and ship smaller customer purchases, such as books, electronics and consumer goods.
Amazon’s footprint in Southwest Florida
Amazon already has two distributions centers along Alico Road, which opened in 2021 and 2022, less than 10 miles away in south Fort Myers, and combined span about 460,000 square feet.
Amazon in Florida: Did you know?
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Amazon’s newest SW Florida fulfillment center taking shape. It’s huge
Reporting by Andrew West and Mark H. Bickel, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News / Fort Myers News-Press
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