Fort Myers Right Now

Cape Coral's canal network affects boating, waterfront property, drainage and the city's identity.

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SOURCES

• Cape Coral's Canals Shape Daily Life — City of Cape Coral — 2026-08-21
  https://www.capecoral.gov/

Downtown Fort Myers combines restaurants, bars, galleries, historic buildings and recurring events in a walkable core.

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SOURCES

• River District Rewards Parking Once and Walking — City of Fort Myers — 2026-08-21
  https://www.fortmyers.gov/

Summer events, youth sports, beaches and attractions help keep visitor spending moving outside peak winter season.

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SOURCES

• Summer Tourism Matters Too — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-21
  https://www.visitfortmyers.com/

Lovers Key State Park combines beach access, paddling and wildlife habitat.

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SOURCES

• Lovers Key Remains a Nature Destination — Florida State Parks — 2026-08-21
  https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/lovers-key-state-park

The preserve gives residents and visitors a chance to see wetlands and wildlife inside the urban area.

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SOURCES

• Six Mile Cypress Slough Shows Wild Fort Myers — Lee County — 2026-08-21
  https://www.leegov.com/parks/preserves/sixmilecypress

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates remain one of Fort Myers' signature historic attractions.

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SOURCES

• Edison and Ford Estates Keep History Visible — Edison Ford — 2026-08-21
  https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/

Mound House sits on an ancient Calusa shell mound and offers a deeper look at local history.

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SOURCES

• Mound House Tells Fort Myers Beach History — Mound House — 2026-08-21
  https://moundhouse.org/

Sanibel's emphasis on conservation and controlled development gives the island a distinctive character.

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SOURCES

• Sanibel's Conservation Identity Sets It Apart — City of Sanibel — 2026-08-21
  https://www.mysanibel.com/

Beaches, shelling, wildlife and waterfront recreation remain central to the region's tourism identity.

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SOURCES

• Fort Myers Beaches Remain a Visitor Draw — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-21
  https://www.visitfortmyers.com/

Water quality affects beaches, fishing, boating, tourism and property values across Southwest Florida.

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SOURCES

• Water Quality Is an Economic Story — FGCU Water School — 2026-08-21
  https://www.fgcu.edu/thewaterschool/