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Layoffs in Fort Myers

Since July 1, 2025, our records for Fort Myers include 1 verified layoff story covering at least 211 jobs and 5 WARN notices naming 161 workers.

Largest WARN notices: Peterson Brands (135, Apr 27, 2026); Avanti Installation (19, Dec 15, 2025); Sanitas Medical Centers (3, Jun 8, 2026).

Stories

June 2026

WARN notices in Fort Myers

As filed with the state (all Florida notices). A notice is the employer’s plan; actual job losses can differ.

Notice date Employer Location Workers Type Effective Filing
Sanitas Medical Centers
Our story
Fort Myers 3 — Jun 9, 2026 State report
Peterson Brands Fort Myers 135 — Jun 27, 2026 State report
SMBC MANUBANK Fort Myers 1 — Mar 10, 2026 State report
Avanti Installation Fort Myers 19 — Feb 15, 2026 State report
Gulf Coast Optometry, P.A., D.Ba. Global Care Optometry Fort Myers 3 — Jul 30, 2025 State report

Rules and resources in Florida

Notice rules

Under the federal WARN Act, employers with 100 or more employees generally must give 60 days’ written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff.

We have not yet verified whether Florida adds notice rules of its own. Some states do. Your state workforce agency can tell you.

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