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AKM Roofing is your dedicated roofing partner in Fort Myers Beach. We’re not just about shingles and nails; we’re about building lasting protection and enhancing your home’s character. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic asphalt shingle roof, a sleek metal roof, or an elegant tile roof, our team has the skills and knowledge to bring your vision to life. We’re committed to using durable materials like Owens Corning shingles or CertainTeed asphalt shingles to give you a roof that’s as strong as it is beautiful.
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A solid roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements. At AKM Roofing, we offer a full range of roofing services, from minor repairs to complete replacements. Whether you need a few shingles replaced or a whole new roof installed, we’ve got you covered. We are seasoned in various roofing styles, including asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and tile roofing, to meet the unique needs of Fort Myers Beach homeowners. Contact AKM Roofing at 941-224-9423 to schedule a consultation.
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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