New Construction Projects in North Fort Myers, Florida

Project 1: Caloosa Commons

• Developer: Lennar
• Location: Intersection of Littleton Road, U.S. 41 (N Cleveland Ave/SR 45), and North Tamiami Trail (Business 41/SR 739), North Fort Myers, FL (109-acre site)
• Type: Residential (single-family homes and townhomes)
• Units/Size: 515 homes (315 single-family detached + 200 multi-family townhomes)
• Status: Announced / Pre-construction (land acquired July 2026; development approvals and infrastructure plans in place)
• Expected Completion: Phased; homes expected to start in mid-$200,000s range (specific timeline limited)
• Description: Planned master-planned community with clubhouse, pool, bathhouse, pickleball courts, and playground. Part of larger redevelopment; Uniland retaining adjacent land for industrial use.[1]

Project 2: Crane Landing (including Townhomes)

• Developer: Lennar
• Location: Addresses such as Monte Isola Way and Cantu Ct, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
• Type: Residential (townhomes and single-family homes)
• Units/Size: Multiple floor plans; townhomes ~1,343–1,405 sq ft (3 bed/2-3 bath); part of larger masterplan
• Status: Under construction / Selling
• Expected Completion: Move-ins available now through Summer 2026 (quick move-ins and new builds)
• Description: Collection of new townhomes and homes with amenities; low HOA fees noted in listings.[2]

Project 3: Bayshore Ranch

• Developer: Lennar
• Location: 17758 Saddleback Loop, North Fort Myers, FL 33917 (Bayshore Road area)
• Type: Residential (single-family homes)
• Units/Size: ~108–121 homes planned; floor plans 2,032–3,283 sq ft (3–5 beds)
• Status: Under construction / Actively selling
• Expected Completion: Ongoing; multiple move-in ready and under-construction homes available as of 2026
• Description: Gated community with rural setting, event barn, picnic areas, fire pit, and proximity to parks and beaches.[3]

Project 4: Brightwater Lagoon (Manor/Executive Homes and other collections)

• Developer: Lennar (among others including D.R. Horton, Maronda); master developer Metro Development Group
• Location: North Fort Myers, FL (near I-75/Bayshore Road; addresses such as Marlin Kite Ln)
• Type: Residential (single-family homes in lagoon-style master-planned community)
• Units/Size: Part of ~1,300-lot masterplan; Lennar collections include plans from ~1,849–3,283 sq ft
• Status: Under construction / Selling (lagoon amenity opened 2025)
• Expected Completion: Ongoing new home construction
• Description: Features a 6-acre crystal lagoon with beaches, swim-up bar, trails, community center, and resort-style amenities.[4]

Project 5: The Winslow Residences

• Developer: Mast Capital (partnered with BLG Capital)
• Location: 13370 Magnolia Oak Circle / N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, FL (redeveloped former shopping center site)
• Type: Residential (luxury apartments/garden-style)
• Units/Size: 320 units (1–3 bedrooms)
• Status: Recently completed (opened late 2025/early 2026)
• Expected Completion: Fully completed by early 2026
• Description: $26.8M redevelopment with resort-style pool, cabanas, gym, lounge areas; first residents moved in November 2025.[5]

Project 6: The Alary at Merchants Crossing

• Developer: Not explicitly detailed in sources (redevelopment project with county grant support)
• Location: Merchants Crossing Shopping Center area, North Fort Myers, FL
• Type: Residential (luxury apartments/homes)
• Units/Size: 283 units
• Status: Recently completed
• Expected Completion: Opened 2026 (ribbon-cutting reported)
• Description: $65M redevelopment of former shopping center into housing with resort-style amenities (pool, lounge, fitness center); supported by Lee County revitalization efforts.[6]

Project 7: Hermosa North Fort Myers (Phases I & II)

• Developer: ReVital Development Group (with Lee County Housing Authority and partners)
• Location: 16321 / 16341 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, FL
• Type: Residential (affordable senior multifamily, 62+)
• Units/Size: 160 total units (Phase I: 72; Phase II: 88); 1- and 2-bedroom units
• Status: Under construction / Nearing completion
• Expected Completion: Summer 2026
• Description: Affordable housing (60% AMI or below, with veteran preferences); includes clubhouse, fitness center, business center, pool; NGBS Green Building certified. First new affordable senior community in the area in years.[7]

Project 8: Solena

• Developer: Taylor Morrison
• Location: Off Slater Road near Bayshore, North Fort Myers, FL 33917 (addresses such as Equinox Ln, Crescent Moon Dr)
• Type: Residential (single-family homes)
• Units/Size: 220 homes planned; floor plans 1,453–2,308 sq ft (3–5 beds)
• Status: Under construction / Selling (new construction active in 2026)
• Expected Completion: Ongoing releases and move-ins
• Description: Gated community with lakes/ponds, open-concept homes, paver driveways; quick access to I-75.[8]

Limited public information is available on exact unit counts or timelines for some smaller or very early-stage projects. No other major verifiable new construction (residential, mixed-use, or commercial) projects meeting the criteria were identified beyond these. Commercial examples like the Aroma Joe’s location are smaller-scale and not highlighted here.