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Bonita
Springs is the southernmost community in Lee County. Once a sleepy
village, it is now it's own city and an up and coming community.
Located between Naples to the south and Ft. Myers to north, Bonita
Springs has a population in excess of thirty thousand. Bonita
Springs is an area of surprising contrasts where delightful homes
and cottages line the beach, while upscale residential developments
and new golf course communities dominate the interior areas.
Bonita Springs has been discovered by business and development
and the service community has followed, adding shopping centers
and medical facilities to meet the needs of the population. In
Bonita Springs, you'll find small town charm nestled amidst beautiful
new communities, all surrounded by beautiful beaches and waterways
that provide the perfect setting for your memorable Florida experience!
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Fort
Myers Beach, newly incorporated with a population of fifteen
thousand, is a mix of Old Florida and a dash of Key West. Fort
Myers Beach is comprised of San Carlos and Estero Islands. Estero
Island (the main island) has seven and half miles of beautiful,
white sandy beach and is located only 15 miles south of Fort
Myers. The area retains a Old Florida village atmosphere, with
it's quaint cottages, rambling beach houses and bay front estates,
while giving way to luxury high-rise condominiums. Shopping is
excellent and there are many opportunities for dining, outdoor
recreation, and water sports.
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In
1885, Thomas Alva Edison, one of our most famous inventors, visited
this city and made it his winter home and laboratory. His friends
began to follow him, among them Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. Fort
Myers is located on the Caloosahatchee River, which flows gently
into the Gulf of Mexico some 15 miles away. The city covers an
area of 25 square miles and has a mayor-council government. Fort
Myers continues to draw young professionals and business people,
and as a result, the median age of the population is 42 years.
Although many people look to the area for retirement, the area
is one of the fastest growing in the United States and is a well-rounded
community from all aspects.
Downtown
Fort Myers has been revitalized in recent years. The district
is lined with thriving renovated storefronts that maintain the
color and charm of the past. There are streets lined with Royal
Palms, like McGregor Boulevard and First Street. So many, in
fact, that Fort Myers is known as “The City of Palms.” A yacht
basin, river walk, and park add to its beauty. Attractions include
the Ft. Myers Historical Museum, cruises operating from the downtown
yacht basin and the Shell Factory in North Ft. Myers. For the
sports-minded, public golf courses, tennis courts and spring
training camps of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins make
this a sports lover's dream come true.
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Lying
just 15 miles to the southwest of Fort Myers are the sister
islands of Sanibel and Captiva. Joined to the mainland by a
three-mile toll bridge ($3.00 one way) and causeway, these
world renowned islands stretch for 20 miles along the beautiful
blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
With
half of the island’s acreage permanently reserved as nature
and wildlife sanctuaries, the unique ambiance they possess
will remain for generations to come. These lovely barrier islands
have become one of the most sought-after resort and residential
areas in the country.
Sanibel
and Captiva Islands offer a variety of lifestyles – elegant
condominiums, traditional homes, breezy island cottages and
estate homes, many affording panoramic waterfront views.Most
owners choose Sanibel for a second home location and many elect
to rent theirhomes to winter visitors who frequent the island’s
shores. Quaint stores, island history and charm, offer their
customers a chance to escape a harried day-to-day existence
for a carefree time of relaxation and fascination. It was here
that Anne Morrow Lindbergh wrote her best-selling love letter, "A
Gift From the Sea." She and her famous-aviator husband were
frequent guests on the island.
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Naples
is the crown jewel of SouthwestFlorida located on the west
coast of Florida, approximately 101 miles (160 Km) west of
Miami. It is nestled along the sun drenched beaches of the
Gulf of Mexico, where almost eternal sunshine, warm and balmy
days and a very casual lifestyle are the way of life.
Discovered
soon after the Civil War by Confederate General John S.
Williams and Walter N. Haldeman, publisher of the Louisville
Journal, Naples is known for it's abundance of challenging
golf courses, world class shopping and it's superb restaurants.
Once you experience the rare character of this jazzy little
city, you'll never want to leave.
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Marco
Island is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands, measuring
24 square miles. Known for it's crescent shape, tropical sun-washed
white beaches, sunshine, frolicking dolphins and all of the
water and sun sports that go with the beaches, it is a jewel
on the area's coastline. Marco Island has a casual, easy-paced
life style for all to enjoy. It competes with other destinations
in its shopping, dining and recreation offerings. In Old Marco,
boutiques and restaurants mix with historic buildings. You'll
find a pleasing variety of cuisine, from international to Florida's
own. Arrive at sunset and you'll quickly understand why this
lovely island is a residential and vacation treasure.
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