Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
Starting Thursday, the paid public parking will be available for a flat fee of $3.35 for any six-hour block from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, or from 6:30 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. Monday.
Downtown Fort Myers visitors can pay for parking using the Premium Parking app, available from the Google Play store or the Apple App Store…