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.
