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The city of Fort Myers has a great Florida nickname, “The City of Palms” – and for good reason. Its most famous resident, Thomas Edison, along with his wife and close family friends, were the first to plant palm trees on both sides of the major roads that led into and out of town. Today,…
With the nickname, “The Waterfront Wonderland”, there is little doubt the city of Cape Coral was designed as a boater’s and fisherman’s paradise in the mid-1950s. Cape Coral is surrounded by water. On the east side, it is separated from the city of Fort Myers by the Caloosahatchee River. On the west side, it is…
It may have started as a cattle ranch, but today Lehigh Acres is one of Southwest Florida’s most affordable towns to call home. Its location, about 10 miles east of Fort Myers, its parks and other recreational opportunities, its community events, as well as its small town feel make it a popular place for both…
From its exquisite high-end shops to its culinary delights, Naples is truly one of the treasures of the Southwest Florida coast. It also boasts one of the most visited attractions of the area – the Naples Pier – which extends out into the Gulf of Mexico giving residents and visitors a chance to fish the…
Although Southwest Florida attracts millions of tourists every year there are two islands just off the coastline that garner their fair share of attention and tourists – and for good reason. Those islands are Sanibel & Captiva. In fact, Frommer’s Travel Guide named Sanibel the #1 Top Tourist destination in 2011. According to the Sanibel…
The city of Bonita Springs has a population of around 50,000 is known as the, “Gateway to the Gulf.” Not only does it have its own Gulf-front beach, it also has many public access points along Hickory Boulevard for those who prefer to enjoy the beach away from crowds. Boaters and fishermen also love Bonita…
The city of Punta Gorda is framed by two beautiful bodies of water, the Peace River to its north and Charlotte Harbor to its west. And the best news of all – residents have easy access to both. This city, with a population of around 17,000, has earned so many accolades in recent years it’s…
Located 60 miles east of Fort Myers and 60 miles west of West Palm Beach, right in the heart of central Florida on the southern shoreline of Lake Okeechobee, is the City of Clewiston. Hundreds of years ago the Seminole Indians set up fishing camps along the “Big Lake.” Today, approximately 7,000 residents call Clewiston…