On Tuesday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council accepted a donation from George and Linda Merschman who purchased a replacement clock for Times Square. The new $38,000 clock resembles the original clock that was lost due to Hurricane Ian.
The clock in Times Square became an iconic landmark with both residents and visitors posing for pictures on a daily basis. When the storm surge came through Times Square, along with many of the structures in that area, the clock was gone.
Town Staff now needs to work on installing power to the area where the clock once stood. Hurricane Ian did extensive damage to Times Square including knocking out all the power. The new clock will be installed where the old clock once stood but may have to be moved in the future depending on how Times Square redevelops.
The goal is to have the new clock installed in early July.
So happy to hear this news! Thank you to the Merschmans for their generous donation.
Great job, this is awesome!. Truly amazing . Only reason I’m a little saddened is because my 9 year old and I are still looking for a home. We Love Fort Myers Beach. Then Hurricane Ian came. I’m currently a healthcare worker and my son and I are seriously struggling to get back on our feet. We are now homeless and still living in limbo. Thanks for the clock. It’s a reminder that with time things can change. Thanks To GOD for never leaving our side. 🙏🏾❣️FMB
Thank you very much for such us generous contribution to rebuild our beautiful town
There is another news story saying Joe Orlandini flew to the clock headquarters. Why is there 2 different stories?
There is another news story saying Joe Orlandini flew to the clock headquarters. Why is there 2 different stories>
What a kind and generous offer. Thank you so much.
Thank you to the Merschmans for their generous hearts and pockets! This will go a long way to helping restore the FMB vibe! ❤️FMB
Is this replacement clock made by the Verdin Bell Company in Cincinnati as was the original?
The town owns the walking areas. The businesses are privately owned. Pier is county owned. No decisions have been made on the “look” of the time square buildings. The town has to redo the underground infrastructure prior to any construction in the vertical direction. The town prior to the storm had been in the process of getting this done.
Who owns Time Square? I haven’t heard anything about rebuilding it? Are there any plans???
Thank you to the Merschman family!
I thought Joe Orlandini paid for the clock? I noticed he took his post down the other day. What’s up with that?
It’s the kindness of people like the Merschman Family that help to put smiles on so many faces. Thank you so much.
It’s the kindness of people like the Merschman Family that help to put smiles on so many faces. Thank you so much.
What an amazing donation from The Merschman Family!! Thank you from all of us that loved the original clock!!