Fort Myers Real Estate

Fort Myers, City Guide

Fort Myers Community

Fort Myers, located in Lee County, is an ever growing community in Southwest Florida.

Fort Myers Population

• Close to 10 million people (three-quarters of Florida's population) reside within a 150-mile radius of Fort Myers. This will increase to more than 13 million by 2010.

• Lee County and Southwest Florida sustained tremendous growth in population from 1990-2000, increasing 32 percent in Lee County and 39 percent in the region.

• Southwest Florida's 18-24 year old population is growing at a faster rate than the State of Florida and almost triple that of the U.S.

• Lee County, once recognized almost entirely as a resort and retirement community, has been undergoing exciting new changes. In recent years population growth has average 1,500 individuals per month.

• Lee County is among the 100 fastest growing counties in the nation, according to the US Census, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

• Forecast magazine lists Fort Myers-Cape Coral 15th in its "Booming 25" ranking of the 25 fastest growing metro areas through the year 2005. The magazine uses population projections from Woods & Poole Economics, Inc.

• Demographics Daily listed Fort Myers-Cape Coral a 5-star community for job growth, population growth and small business growth.

Fort Myers Education

The residents of Fort Myers are served by the School District of Lee County. The district enrolls over 76,000 students throughout the county. In Fort Myers, there are 24 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 7 high schools, 14 special centers and 6 charter schools. Fort Myers schools include:

Fort Myers History

Originally a fort built by the military as a base of operations in the Seminole Wars, the city of Ft. Myers occupies a stretch of prime real estate along the south bank of the Caloosahatchee River in Southwest Florida. Over the course of its existence, the city's fortunes have hit highs as well as lows. They rose and fell during the pioneer days, before and after each war and following the great depression. Today Ft. Myers has found a balance as the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico replete with sun-washed beaches, tropical gardens and swaying palm trees.

Fort Myers Housing

Nestled near the boulevard is McGregor Reserve, a custom luxury-home community where cherished lifestyles of the past meet the vision of the future. Other historic developments such as Edgewood, Woodward Grove, Valencia Terrace, Riverside Park and Alabama Groves are communities with modern appeal. Home prices range from an affordable $77,000 to more than $7.9 million. Avalon Bay, Gateway, Grandézza and Park Crest at the Lakes are a few of the newer neighborhoods featuring single-family homes, unique condominiums and distinctive villas in a country club setting. Real estate is available for custom building.

Fort Myers Lifestyle

Attractions:

• Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - An incredibly magnificent natural attraction.

• King Richards Medieval Family Fun Amusement Park - This fun park for the whole family has go-karts, bumper cars, batting cages, roller coaster, and water activity center.

• Lake Trafford Airboat & Alligators - Exciting airboat and pontoon boat tours of vanishing wilderness.

• Seminole Casino - Gaming Machines, High Stakes Bingo, Live Action Poker, Pull Tabs, Full Service Restaurant and Bar.

• Mel Fisher's Treasure Co. - A multi-million dollar exhibit of the treasures of the 17th Century ATOCHA shipwreck. Genuine artifacts on display and for sale.

• The Big "M" Casino - 98% Payout! Las Vegas Style Gambling State of the Art Slots, Black jack, Roulette, Let-It-Ride, Bingo, Buffet Dining, FREE on site parking, Year Round Cruises.

• Imaginarium – A Fort Myers City Hands-On Museum for Children.

• Fast Cats Key West Ferry - Ferry that travels from Miami to Key West.

• Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium - This 105 acre site has a museum, nature trails, planetarium, aviary, gift shop and meeting and picnic areas.

• Edison-Ford Winter Estates - Tour winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Koreshan State Historic Park.

• Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary - A sanctuary that provides food, shelter, and rehabilitation to exotic and native animals in Southwest Florida.

• Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum - A specialized natural history museum with a large collection of shells and preserved specimens.

• Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - A non-profit cooperating association dedicated to preserving the wildlife and habitat in the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida.

• Children's Science Center - A hands-on learning center, museum, and park that strives to inspire young minds.

Fort Myers News

1. Who is Salt? What is she all about? Where can she be found locally? - Examiner.com

   Salt is an American action thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Kurt Wimmer and Brian Helgeland, and starring Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

   
   
2. Frances J. Markham - Westfield Republican

   Frances J. Markham, 87, died Saturday July 24, 2010 at her home in Ft Myers, FL.

   
   
3. Foreclosures ease in cities hit hardest by housing crisis - Christian Science Monitor

   Foreclosures in the United States probably have not yet peaked. But in the cities most decimated by the housing crisis, there are growing signs that the worst is over.

   
   
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   WWE News: October Supershow, Details On The July 31st Show In Daytona Beach, More Posted by Larry Csonka on 07.29.2010 Some Thursday WWE news... - On October 2nd, WWE will hold a Raw/Smackdown Supershow at the Oil Palace in Tyler, Texas.

   
   
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   NHL.com's Adam Kimelman lists a number of players who he suggests, "[M]ade the most of their scoring opportunities" over the past season, but in terms of Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom, that "most of the least" element can apply to Holmstrom's ability to maximize his effectiveness despite the fact that he has an, ahem, unique skating stride: ...

   
   
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Fort Myers Recreation

Known as the "City of Palms," Ft. Myers is a great location for families, retirees, professionals, entrepreneurs, the young and the young at heart. It offers endless access to water sports, museums, golf, historic tours and theater without losing its historical connection to the past. Instead of agriculture, tourism is the economic foundation of modern-day Ft. Myers, the seat of Lee County. Palm tree-lined McGregor Boulevard in the heart of Historic Ft. Myers has retained much of its charm, while its downtown is filled with commerce.

Families can hop a tram for a narrated tour of Fort Myers' colorful history. Along the way you'll stop at the side-by-side winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Also on the grounds is a museum showcasing the world's largest collection of Edison's inventions and memorabilia. The living history continues at the Burroughs Home, where charming tour guides in 1920's-era costumes share insight about the Georgian revival-style home. Other stops include Fort Myers Historical Museum, Children's Science Center, and Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium.

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