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WHY LEE
COUNTY
FORT MYERS CITY -
Established in 1886, the City of Fort Myers
is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. Nestled along the
scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River, the City has become an
interesting blend of young and old. Sporting the youngest population in
Lee County with a median age of 32, the City of Fort Myers is also home to
the historic winter residents of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Extensive
renovation of Fort Myers historic, waterfront downtown is underway, with
new restaurants, nightclubs, apartments and artistic venues providing
energy and growth. Throughout the year, SW Florida residents and visitors
enjoy cultural events overlooking the River at Centennial Park and the
Yacht Basin.
SOUTH
FORT MYERS with ESTERO are
unique communities composed of older homes nestled along the Caloosahatchee
River; planned communities designed with families, golfers or retirees in
mind; and extensive environmental preserves including the wetlands of the
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. It’s also home to Lee County’s largest
cultural facility, the Barbara B. Mann Theatre, where residents and
visitors can catch Broadway Shows and Emmy winning entertainers. For
sports buffs, the Lee County Sports Complex is home to the Minnesota Twins
during spring training and a variety of other sporting events through the
year. South Fort Myers’ diverse population of 65,000+ enjoys a variety of
upscale restaurants and shopping experiences to chose from in this growing
community.
FORT MYERS BEACH on Estero Island -
A vacation mecca, Fort Myers Beach is an
island, seven miles wide, with plenty of sand, surf and fun. No more than
one mile across at its widest, Fort Myers Beach residents number around
6,900. A mere drop in the sand bucket compared to a million-plus visitors
each year. The lifestyle is casual, but business is serious, even when
conducted in shorts and sandals. Tourism fuels the restaurant, hotel and
amenities industries on the island. With Gulf of Mexico water temperatures
ranging from 66 degrees in January to 87 degrees in August, and weather
ranging from a balmy 74 degrees in January to 91 degrees in July and
August, Fort Myers Beach will continue to be a choice vacation
destination.
NORTH
FORT MYERS -
Stretched along the Caloosahatchee River, just north of Cape Coral and
across the river from Fort Myers, the community’s 40,000+ residents enjoy
a variety of lifestyles from waterfront living to golf course communities,
and everything in between. North Fort Myers
is home to the historic Shell Factory, Children’s Science Center and the
Lee County Civic Center where County residents can take in concerts,
festivals and a variety of trade shows throughout the year.
CAPE CORAL CITY -
One of Southwest Florida’s best kept
secrets, Cape Coral is the largest city in Lee County with a population of
120,000 residents, and Florida’s second largest city in land mass at 114
square miles. Cape Coral’s history is built around the development of some
400 miles of canals offering abundant and waterfront living for residents.
An active community, Cape Coral has something for everyone including:
golf, tennis, fishing, community parks and even Sun Splash Family
Waterpark. The past few years have seen tremendous growth in the business
community with the development of a number of commercial & manufacturing
sites. Reasonable labor costs, available land, workforce and quality of
life, will continue to fuel Cape Coral’s residential and commercial growth
in the coming years.
SANIBEL
CITY & CAPTIVA ISLANDS
are recognized worldwide as a vacation
destination. Outstanding shelling and a deep concern to preserve the
island environment, have positioned Sanibel as a jewel on the Gulf Coast
of Southwest Florida. Sanibel is home to pristine white beaches, balmy
gulf waters and an unsurpassed lifestyle for both visitors and the islands
some 6,000 residents. Art galleries, theatres and upscale resorts and
restaurants dot this island getaway. For nature lovers, the J.N. Ding
Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a protected estuarial ecosystem of
mangroves and mud flats, where exotic birds, alligators, and a variety of
fish can be enjoyed by all.
BONITA SPRINGS CITY
is one of Southwest Florida’s newest and
fastest growing cities. Located between Naples and Fort Myers, Bonita
Springs offers a lifestyle for just about everyone. From award winning
planned golf communities to serene waterfront living, Bonita Springs
exudes an urban setting with small-town charm. As Gulf breezes merge with
the winds of change, a dynamic business environment is emerging.
Commercial parks, office space and retail services are keeping pace with
residential growth, all with an eye towards preserving the community’s
outstanding quality of life.
LEHIGH ACRES
is one of Lee County’s fastest growing
communities, with more than 33,000 residents now calling the community
home. Affordable housing and a casual rural lifestyle are attracting a
younger population, dominated by families, with a median age of 38. With a
plentiful supply of land, convenient access to the Interstate and
Southwest Florida Regional Airport, and a growing workforce, Lehigh Acres
is poised for explosive growth in the coming years.
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