Get quality roofing services from AKM Roofing, your trusted roofer in Fort Myers Beach, FL. We offer reliable solutions for all your needs.
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About the AKM Roofing Team
At AKM Roofing, we focus on delivering professional roofing results across Fort Myers Beach, FL. Our skilled team specializes in a wide array of roofing services, from minor shingle repairs to metal roof installations. Each project is managed with the quality and precision you can count on.
With extensive experience in Lee County, we handle projects of all sizes and complexities, offering solutions that suit your specific roofing needs. Let our team guide you through each stage of your roofing project, ensuring a result that adds durability and value to your home. Call us at 941-224-9423 to learn more about our range of roofing services.
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Roof Repair & Replacement
Roof repair and replacement are essential for preserving the longevity, value, and safety of your home. At AKM Roofing, we provide dependable roofing services designed to meet a variety of needs. Our skilled team is prepared to tackle everything from straightforward shingle replacements to complex metal roof installations, working closely with you to address the specific requirements of your project.
As a local roofer, we’ve built a reputation for our quality craftsmanship in Lee County, and we prioritize maintaining the strength and security of your roof against the elements. Call 941-224-9423 today to schedule your roofing service and see firsthand how a well-maintained roof can enhance your home’s protection and appeal.
The Calusa Indians first inhabited Estero Island, the island that Fort Myers Beach, occupies, 2,000 years ago. The Calusa Indians resisted Spanish colonization attempts successfully including those by Ponce de León in 1513 and 1521. The Calusa met their demise 150 years later due to disease, hostilities, and political and economic upheaval. In the mid to late 1700s, Cuban fishermen then began to settle a small fishing village known as a Ranchero. This effectively displaced the remaining Calusa. In 1845, Florida became the 27th state.
The Homestead Act of 1862 initiated American settlements on Estero Island. In 1862, Robert Gilbert received a homestead grant at the end of Connecticut Street, the highest point on Fort Myers Beach. In 1911, William Case developed the first subdivision and cottage rental industry. By 1914, all the property on the island was homesteaded with little industry beyond a hotel, fishing, gardening, and a sawmill operated by the Koreshan Unity (a communal society based on mainland Estero). At this point, Estero Island was named Crescent Beach.
Development on Crescent Beach was slow until the 1920s when Florida gained national attention as a vacation destination. In 1921, a toll bridge was opened connecting the beach to the mainland, followed closely by the construction of two casinos, hotels, a pier and the island’s first canal. The land boom ended with the hurricanes of 1921 and 1926 that challenged the paradise appeal of southwest Florida. Despite entering a depression, Crescent Beach continued to gain small businesses, restaurants, subdivisions, and a school. In the 1950s, Crescent Beach continued to modernize. Many hotels were built including the Rancho del Mar, which boasted the first swimming pool. Additionally, the swing bridge was electrified to facilitate traffic. During this time, “pink gold” or pink shrimp were discovered igniting the shrimping industry and ancillary businesses to support it as the population increased by 50 percent. During this second land boom, numerous civic organizations, churches, local newspapers, weather and US Coast Guard stations, and the Beach Library were added to the island. The library became the first free public library in Lee County and opened in 1955 in a one-room cottage with a single librarian.
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