In Ft. Myers,
U.S. and European visitors and residents enjoy terrific year-round
weather, the tropical beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands,
unlimited water sports in the Gulf of Mexico, and the cultural
offerings of a small city. Ft. Myers and neighboring Cape Coral
are two hours south of Tampa, and 30 minutes north of Naples.
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a map of the area, click here.
Situated on the
Caloosahatchee River, historic Ft. Myers is home
to a state university and several colleges, a professional hockey
team,
spring training facilities for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins,
and a multitude of golf course communities. Boating is a way of life
here. While many residents are seasonal, a steadily-growing year-round
population makes for a thriving small-city atmosphere, with performing
arts, festivals, sporting events and more.
Nearby
Sanibel and Captiva Islands are jewels in the Ft. Myers crown. These
beautiful tropical islands, with shell-filled, white-sand beaches, are
favorites of families and romantics alike. Stand barefoot on the beach
and watch the sun sink into the sea from either island, and you'll know
why. Just minutes away from Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands
are a dreamy destination for a day or a lifetime.
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more information on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, click
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