| Established in 1886, Fort Myers is
the historical and governmental hub of Lee County,
in the Southwest coast of Florida, with a population
of 52,901 as of 2004. Fort Myers is the gateway
to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major
tourist destination in Florida, as well as being
a popular place to live for retirees. Nestled along
the scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River,
the city has become an interesting blend of young
and old. Fort Myers has the youngest population
in Lee County, with a median age of 32. The city
of Fort Myers is home to the historic winter residences
of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford
(The Mangoes). Extensive renovation of the historic
downtown waterfront is underway, with new restaurants,
nightclubs, apartments, and artistic venues providing
energy and growth. The city is also famous for its
excellent schools, like Fort Myers High School,
that was ranked as one of the best schools in the
nation by Newsweek magazine.
During the last decades, the city has grown along
with Lee County and the rest of Southwest Florida.
Commercial and residential growth has pushed development
in all directions to create Cape Coral, North
Fort Myers and Lehigh, as well as adding to the
coastal settlements of Fort Myers Beach, Pine
Island, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and Bonita
Springs. Fortunately, the older downtown area
and the Fort Myers historic districts have retained
much of their charm, and proper preservation measures
are in place to ensure that charm will be treasured
for many generations to come. New developments
in Fort Myers include luxury homes in country
club communities, spacious apartments and modern
lofts in the downtown area, riverfront penthouses
and lavish condominiums.
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Foreclosures in Ft. Myers
