Known as The City of Palms, Fort
Myers has come a long way from its
early Cowtown days. Now a popular
resort destination, the city offers
residents the opportunity to feel
like they're on permanent vacation.
Fort Myers first gained distinction
in 1915 when Henry Ford and Thomas
Edison made it their "special winter
retreat." The original 15-acre (six-hectare)
riverside...
From sailing on the Gulf of Mexico, to sunbathing
on its many beaches, to celebrating at its many
festivals, living in Fort Myers in southwest
Florida is like being on a permanent vacation.
