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Fort Meyers

Description: Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. The population was 48,208 at the 2000 ... more

Fort Meyers ... census. According to the 2005 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the city had a population of 58,428. On August 13, 2004, Fort Myers was hit hard by Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall north of the area. In 2005, Hurricane Wilma struck south of Naples, but caused extensive damage nonetheless in Fort Myers and its southern suburbs.

Newest Review: ... and jokes. (Did you know Tom Cruise has a house on the beach - or is it his mother?) The Trolley's base is near Tin City but you can board at any of the stops. Lee County Museum: In the centre of Naples. Well worth the visit. Recounts the history of the local area from prehistoric times. Teddy Bear Museum: Just how many types, designs, postures and dresses can you imagine for the Bear ... more

... folk? Our daughter was captivated. For the younger ones this is the place for the birthday party. Florida Conservancy: It is quite amazing what treasures of nature are to be found even in the middle of town. Hidden behind the dense vegetation, bound...more

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Fort Meyers: Naples - Florida's best (1440 words)
by Newfloridian - written on 31/08/03 (Very useful, 1639 readings)
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As an Englishman I would like to explain why I have come to love South West Florida. I stayed overnight once in 1980. I came back again eighteen years later looking for somewhere to take extended vacations and possibly eventually to retire. I think I have found that spot in Naples. The town originates from the late 1800s. It is in the corner of Florida where the Tamiami trail (US19 from Tampa to Miami turns from the South to the East). It is a clean, well maintained place that has a plethora of subtropical plants and trees with little urban sprawl. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico adjacent to the 1000 barrier islands and is on the edge of the Everglades. It is said ...

The real Florida (255 words)
by Rosani - written on 22/08/00 (Very useful, 125 readings)
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Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach (not to be confused) are two of the best-kept secrets in Florida. Fort Myers is a lovely town with lots to do, including a visit to Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's summer houses (they both spent their summers here) as well as walking around the palm-fringed avenues. Fort Myers Beach, however, is where the action is: it has gots lots of bars, restaurants and shops next to the sandy white beach. Not far from Sanibel (an upscale Floridian beach resort) it shares its beautiful surroundings but is more affordable and suitable for families. Whenever people (especially Europeans)look through brochures they might imagine ...

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