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Fort Myers Florida
Fort Myers is known around the world as the "City of Palms". Thomas Edison one of the towns most famous residents, moved
to Fort Myers in the late 1800s and eventually planted royal palm trees along McGregor Blvd. This beautiful long row of palms
gave Fort Myers its' nickname, "The City of Palms."
Fort Myers and surrounding communities are the hub of the southwest Florida grow boom over the last 25 plus years making it
one of the fastest growing communities in the county for most of that time. With easy access to many pristine beaches, parks
and preserves along with its excellent educational opportunities including Florida Gulf Coast University, it is no wonder many are
choosing Fort Myers as their new home.
Southwest Florida has been the place to retire for many years and while this is a draw for Fort Myers as well, Fort Myers has one
of the lowest median ages of the lower 30s in the area. Fort Myers has some of the best career, educational, recreational,
shopping and dinning opportunities making it a draw for the young and old alike.
Fort Myers is nationally known for its annual Festival of Light celebrating the life and accomplishments of Thomas Alva Edison
who made Fort Myers his winter home and contributed to its development. It is recognized as one of the nation’s top 100
events of the year sporting the grand parade, craft shows, fairs, and a 5K road race. Each year this festival attracts over
200,000 with many being visitors to the Fort Myers area adding to the Fort Myers economy.
Fort Myers has many cultural and recreational centers and events. It is the home for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins
Spring Training Camps, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts center, the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum with their interactive
robots for kids, the Ft. Myers Historical Museum, Harborside Events Center, the Edison Ford Estate, Lakes Park and easy access
to many local beaches including the nationally known Lovers Key which has almost 1 million visitors annually.
Fort Myers History
Fort Myers named after Colonel Abraham C. Myers was first established as a fort built along the Caloosahatchee River during the
Seminole Indian Wars. The fort was eventually disassembled soon after the southern most battle of the Civil war taking place in
North Fort Myers. Fort Myers officially became a small town just before the turn of the century.
Like much of the surrounding area, Fort Myers was settled by ranchers and farmers making their living raising cattle and crops
such as tomatoes and avocados.
In the late 1800s, Tomas Alva Edison built his winter home and laboratory, Seminole Lodge, in Fort Myers near the Caloosatchee
River and soon thereafter, Fort Myers second most famous resident, Henry Ford, built his winter home next door. Today, the
Edison Ford Estates are one of Fort Myers most visited attractions with their guided tours of the homes, laboratories and
gardens.
In the early 1900s a building boom began in the Fort Myers area as many relocated to the area seeking their fortune with real
estate investments along the pristine waterways in the Fort Myers area. This boom stalled in the mid 1920s until after the Great
Depression where it began to pick up again as several air bases, Buckingham and Page Field, brought many servicemen to the
area as beautiful weather in Fort Myers was the perfect training ground for new pilots.
After the end of World War II, the real estate boom was back in full force and has continued ever since.
Recently, extensive renovation of the historic downtown waterfront was begun, with new restaurants, nightclubs, apartments,
and artistic venues providing energy and growth.
Fort Myers is today and likely always be one of the most desired areas to live in the county.
Fort Myers Real Estate
There are so many reasons people have chosen Fort Myers as their new home, seasonal residence or the place to make their
real estate investments. Each year more and more people make the move and find Fort Myers is a great place to live whether
they are raising their family or settling down to retire.
The Fort Myers real estate opportunities are endless. Fort Myers has many gated communities many with their own private or
semi-private golf courses along with many other amenities. There are also many waterfront areas including property situated on
gulf access canals, several of the local rivers and creeks, and countless community lakes and preserves. There are also many
family lifestyle areas with nearby schools, parks and community centers.
No matter your Fort Myers real estate needs, Lee Collier Real Estate is here to help you find the perfect Fort Myers property.
Feel free to give us a call or click the "Search MLS" button in the top left corner to begin searching the local MLS database for
your Fort Myers home.
Fort Myers is known around the world as the "City of Palms". Thomas Edison one of the towns most famous residents, moved
to Fort Myers in the late 1800s and eventually planted royal palm trees along McGregor Blvd. This beautiful long row of palms
gave Fort Myers its' nickname, "The City of Palms."
Fort Myers and surrounding communities are the hub of the southwest Florida grow boom over the last 25 plus years making it
one of the fastest growing communities in the county for most of that time. With easy access to many pristine beaches, parks
and preserves along with its excellent educational opportunities including Florida Gulf Coast University, it is no wonder many are
choosing Fort Myers as their new home.
Southwest Florida has been the place to retire for many years and while this is a draw for Fort Myers as well, Fort Myers has one
of the lowest median ages of the lower 30s in the area. Fort Myers has some of the best career, educational, recreational,
shopping and dinning opportunities making it a draw for the young and old alike.
Fort Myers is nationally known for its annual Festival of Light celebrating the life and accomplishments of Thomas Alva Edison
who made Fort Myers his winter home and contributed to its development. It is recognized as one of the nation’s top 100
events of the year sporting the grand parade, craft shows, fairs, and a 5K road race. Each year this festival attracts over
200,000 with many being visitors to the Fort Myers area adding to the Fort Myers economy.
Fort Myers has many cultural and recreational centers and events. It is the home for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins
Spring Training Camps, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts center, the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum with their interactive
robots for kids, the Ft. Myers Historical Museum, Harborside Events Center, the Edison Ford Estate, Lakes Park and easy access
to many local beaches including the nationally known Lovers Key which has almost 1 million visitors annually.
Fort Myers History
Fort Myers named after Colonel Abraham C. Myers was first established as a fort built along the Caloosahatchee River during the
Seminole Indian Wars. The fort was eventually disassembled soon after the southern most battle of the Civil war taking place in
North Fort Myers. Fort Myers officially became a small town just before the turn of the century.
Like much of the surrounding area, Fort Myers was settled by ranchers and farmers making their living raising cattle and crops
such as tomatoes and avocados.
In the late 1800s, Tomas Alva Edison built his winter home and laboratory, Seminole Lodge, in Fort Myers near the Caloosatchee
River and soon thereafter, Fort Myers second most famous resident, Henry Ford, built his winter home next door. Today, the
Edison Ford Estates are one of Fort Myers most visited attractions with their guided tours of the homes, laboratories and
gardens.
In the early 1900s a building boom began in the Fort Myers area as many relocated to the area seeking their fortune with real
estate investments along the pristine waterways in the Fort Myers area. This boom stalled in the mid 1920s until after the Great
Depression where it began to pick up again as several air bases, Buckingham and Page Field, brought many servicemen to the
area as beautiful weather in Fort Myers was the perfect training ground for new pilots.
After the end of World War II, the real estate boom was back in full force and has continued ever since.
Recently, extensive renovation of the historic downtown waterfront was begun, with new restaurants, nightclubs, apartments,
and artistic venues providing energy and growth.
Fort Myers is today and likely always be one of the most desired areas to live in the county.
Fort Myers Real Estate
There are so many reasons people have chosen Fort Myers as their new home, seasonal residence or the place to make their
real estate investments. Each year more and more people make the move and find Fort Myers is a great place to live whether
they are raising their family or settling down to retire.
The Fort Myers real estate opportunities are endless. Fort Myers has many gated communities many with their own private or
semi-private golf courses along with many other amenities. There are also many waterfront areas including property situated on
gulf access canals, several of the local rivers and creeks, and countless community lakes and preserves. There are also many
family lifestyle areas with nearby schools, parks and community centers.
No matter your Fort Myers real estate needs, Lee Collier Real Estate is here to help you find the perfect Fort Myers property.
Feel free to give us a call or click the "Search MLS" button in the top left corner to begin searching the local MLS database for
your Fort Myers home.
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