About Lee County, Florida

Lee County, Florida: Paradise Found!

With an atmosphere that's a little quieter, a little less hurried and a lot less like the rest of the world, Lee County residents reverently refer to their home as "Paradise".

Fort Myers, dubbed the "City of Palms," is the hub of Lee County. Thomas Edison arrived here in 1886 and built his winter home and laboratory, an attraction which draws thousands of visitors yearly.

Adjoining the estate is the winter home of Edison's close friend, Henry Ford. Fort Myers can thank Edison for the hundreds of Royal Palm trees that line McGregor Boulevard, which parallels the river.

The downtown area, featuring a large marina and a charming historical district, is undergoing a renaissance of nightlife and apartment living. The waterfront Harborside Convention Center and Centennial Park are host to numerous community events.

Extensive renovation of the historic downtown waterfront is underway, with new restaurants, nightclubs, apartments, and artistic venues providing energy and growth.

Cape Coral & Lehigh Acres - Huge Land Investment Growth!

Two cities in Lee County present significant real estate investment growth potential. Across the river to the west from Fort Myers, the sprawling 144 square mile City of Cape Coral is accessible by four bridges.

Immediately to the east, is the growing 102 square mile community of Lehigh Acres. Between the two area's, there is over 100,000+ affordable lots available for sale and or development, that have grown in value over 300% in the past 3 years.

A Water Wonderland!

• A Hub on the Florida Intercoastal Waterway

 

The Caloosahatchee River, part of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway, flows through Lee County offering unsurpassed recreational opportunities as well as fabulous waterfront properties.

You can travel by boat from Lee County, from the Gulf of Mexico and all the way across Florida to the Atlantic Ocean!

• The Beaches of Lee County

 

Boasting over 100 miles of shoreline on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico - Lee County is the gateway to pristine white sand beaches, exotic tropical wildlife and hundreds of uninhabited islands.

The crown jewels of Lee County's beach system is Sanibel and Captiva Islands, featuring a large variety of Florida Wildlife including birds, alligators and dolphins - as well as the infamous Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - and some of the finest sea-shelling in the world!

By land or by air - Easy Access!

Located on I75, Lee County provides you easy access to all the major Florida cities and attractions. Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Miami are each only about 100 miles away from Lee County. And, the new $438 million, state-of-the-art Midfield Terminal Complex at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) features 28 aircraft gates along three concourses, with plans to expand to 65 gates in the next 5 years.

The Forecast is…..

The weather, of course, is one of Lee County's greatest assets. With an over 250 sunny days per year, and an average temperature of 75°F endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors!