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Population: 48,208 Located in Lee County
Located in Lee County, Florida, Ft. Myers offers small-town charm with big-city amenities. Seven miles of white, sandy beaches and unlimited sunshine make Ft. Myers an exceptional place to live, work, and play.
Downtown Ft. Myers, the governmental center of southwest Florida, offers an eclectic blend of activities and sites: arts and crafts shows, farmers' markets, block parties, night clubs, assorted shops, restaurants, convention center events, and next to the Caloosahatchee River, Centennial Park and the Yacht Club.
The Caloosahatchee River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico, may be navigated across the state. A boating paradise, Ft. Myers and vicinity have a multitude of islands, inlets, and keys. At Boca Grande Pass, dubbed " the Tarpon-fishing Capitol of the World," sport fishermen cast their lines for trophies while bottle-nosed dolphins and manatees frolic nearby.
In addition to boating and fishing, a vast array of other sporting events abounds in Ft. Myers. The Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox both have located their spring training camps here. Southwest Florida boasts the most holes of golf per capita in the United States. Equestrian events are also available.
Ft. Myers is not only a vacation Mecca. It is also a respected center of business and higher education. Florida Gulf Coast University, the state's tenth university, opened its 760-acre campus in 1998.
When you see Ft. Myers, you will appreciate its special blend of diversity, tranquility, business, education, and pleasure. To live in Ft. Myers is to relax and enjoy life without having to retreat 1,000 miles away.
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