Six years later, Zoomers owner is still riding high

Behind $6 million investment and growing, entrepreneur Mike Barnes innovates to keep go-kart, amusement park on track.

Mike Barnes purchased the unfinished and long-dormant Zoomers Amusement Park in Fort Myers for $1.4 million at action in 2011 and invested another $5 million to complete it. Jim Jett Photo
Mike Barnes purchased the unfinished and long-dormant Zoomers Amusement Park in Fort Myers for $1.4 million at action in 2011 and invested another $5 million to complete it. Jim Jett Photo
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In 2002, Mike Barnes and his family were like many seasonal residents, anticipating the opening of Zoomers Amusement Park on Summerlin Road, about five miles from their Fort Myers Beach home. 

The DeMoines, Iowa, apartment developer moved here permanently in 2004, and watched as the go-kart track, amusement park and arcade was under construction.

 

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