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Southwest Florida is located along the gulf coast of Florida, just south of the Tampa Bay area and north of the Everglades. It consists of 5 counties which includes Lee County, the most populous of the counties. The county makes up the entirety of Cape Coral, Fort Myers and other smaller cities and towns such as North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Pine Island, Captiva Island, and Sanibel. In 2006 the U.S. Census estimated that Cape Coral's population had grown to 151,389, making it the largest city in Southwest Florida, while in the same census Fort Myers population was reported to be 60,531.
Fort Myers boasts a large international airport, Southwest Florida International Airport - (RSW). In 2007 the total number of passengers that passed through RSW was reported as 8,049,676, making it one of the top 50 busiest airports in the United States. In 2006 RSW was ranked among the top 10 airports in the 2006 Global Airport Satisfaction Study conducted by J.D. Power & Associates,
Fort Myers is the former winter home of Thomas Edison, and hosts the current spring training facilities for both the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
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| CAPE CORAL |
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Cape Coral is a beautiful and inviting community with all the beauty that you expect from Southwest Florida. With over 400 miles of canals - boating, fishing, and water sports are a significant part of everyday life here. Cape Coral is made up of 114 square miles of land mass and is the largest city in Southwest Florida and is the largest between Tampa and Miami. With golf courses, tennis courts, boat ramps, athletic parks, natural preserves, a water park and more, the quality of life in Cape Coral is top notch. Cape Coral has one of the best recreation departments in the state, providing all kinds of services for people of all ages. With a strong economy and consistent growth and a fantastic educational system, Cape Coral is the wise choice to live and play.
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| FORT MYERS |
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| There's always something to do in the Fort Myers area! There are activities for ALL ages! Golfing, skateboarding, ice-skating, sight seeing nature walks, a hands-on museum, water park, planetarium, and much more for the whole family! Or if you want to just put your feet up and take it easy, we have the most beautiful beaches in the world and they are within a few miles of downtown Fort Myers. Florida's Gulf Coast is famous for its white sandy beaches. Here in Lee county the coastline and numerous islands offer many beaches for sunbathing, shell collecting or romantic sunset strolls. Whether you are interested in nature, history or fun things to do with the family, there are plenty of attractions in and around Fort Myers to suit everyone. |
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| NORTH FORT MYERS |
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Stretched along the Caloosahatctee river, just northeast of Cape Coral and across the river from Fort Myers, North Ft Myers 44,000 residents enjoy a variety of lifestyles from waterfront home living to golf course communities living, and everything in between, North Fort Myers is home to many historic attractions such as the Shell Factory, and the Lee County Civic Center. Where North Ft. Myers residents can take in concerts, festivals, shopping, and a variety of trade shows and events throughout the year.
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| PINE ISLAND |
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| Pine Island is located 30 minutes away from Ft. Myers, despite being so close to the city of Fort Myers this beautiful area offers a secluded, and small town atmosphere. Pine Island is one of the largest islands off the Florida coast, Pine Island is rural, sparsely populated and is Surrounded by mangroves, and three aquatic preserves. Although there are zoning limits now in place to allow growth to occur on Pine Island, the zoning will protect the natural beauty of this wonderful area for years to come. |
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| CAPTIVA ISLAND & SANIBEL |
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Sanibel & Captiva Islands are the perfect choice for fine Island living.Sanibel & Captiva are located just north of Naples & south of Tampa with over 15 miles of beautiful, Florida beaches. The island of Sanibel features a nature preserve, as well as many other outdoor activities such as biking, fishing, bird watching, boating, golfing, and snorkeling just to name a few. Sanibel Island & Captiva Islands also feature many other things to do to pass the time. Sanibel has loads of fine and casual dining, as well as shopping, Arts, Theater, and Music festivals. |
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