Following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ directive allowing additional Florida businesses to resume operations, Bell Tower, a newly renovated, open-air lifestyle shopping center in Southwest Florida, announced that retailers have begun to reopen for business.
The center will temporarily observe reduced hours of operation, which will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Bell Tower retailers will individually determine their reopening dates and hours. For an updated list of open retailers, including many still offering virtual shopping, shipping and pickup, please visit BellTowerFortMyers.com.
As Bell Tower reopen for shopping and dining, many of the center’s restaurants will continue to provide takeout and delivery services as well. Retail shops have opened at reduced occupancy, with several providing curbside pickup.
Bell Tower also continues its strong social media and community programs, such as the Pet Photo contest benefiting the Gulf Coast Humane Society. Plans are also in the works for a relaunch of Bell Tower’s popular monthly Yappy Hour with social distancing measures and other precautions in place once state and local authorities believe it is safe to do so.
“At Bell Tower, we are looking forward to our businesses reopening and having the opportunity to reconnect with our customers,” said Samantha Lillard, senior general manager at Bell Tower. “We know people are anxious to get out and at the same time feel safe. Facility cleanliness has always been a top priority, and we’ve taken additional precautions to safeguard the health of our visitors and employees in accordance with CDC guidelines.”
Updated Policies & Procedures
Bell Tower has implemented several new policies and procedures to protect the health and wellbeing of its valued shoppers and employees, including:
- Deepening disinfection procedures: The center has instituted an increased schedule for the frequent cleaning and disinfection of common areas, restrooms, seating and “high touch” surfaces.
- Common-area seating: Furniture throughout Bell Tower has been reduced and spaced for a minimum of 6 feet between persons.
- New signage: Signage throughout the property will remind visitors of the importance of continuing to practice social distancing, staying a minimum of 6 feet from others while they shop and eat.
About Bell Tower
Bell Tower is a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida. The newly renovated, modern, open-air center offers favorite stores such as: Williams-Sonoma, Victoria’s Secret, Bed Bath & Beyond, Talbots, Francesca’s, Ulta, and Bath and Body Works, plus unique boutiques including Driftwood Blue, Oceanview & 7th, The Cheshire Cat fine toys, and Brodeur Carvell. Exceptional shopping is complemented by distinctive restaurants such as DaRuMa Japanese Steak House, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Cantina Laredo, Mimi’s Café, T.G.I. Friday’s, Society, World of Beer, Ice Spot and popular grocer The Fresh Market. Bell Tower is also home to great entertainment with Dave & Buster’s and a 20-screen Regal Cinemas complex. A community partner and pet-friendly destination, Bell Tower is managed and leased by Madison Marquette, a leading real estate investor, developer and service provider, the 343,000 square-foot center is conveniently located at Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 in Fort Myers, Florida. To learn more, visit BellTowerFortMyers.com and follow the center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
