Welcome to a tropical island getaway on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast shores. We invite you to enjoy an atmosphere that's a little quieter, a little less hurried and a lot less like the rest of the world. This is a place of exotic tropical wildlife, pristine white sand beaches and hundreds of uninhabited islands. From the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel this area has a lot to offer even the most discerning home owner or buyer. Our areas include but are not limited to: Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande & Outer Islands, North Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres.

 

Edison Home:  The Edison Estate was deeded to the City of Fort Myers by Mrs. Thomas (Mina) Edison in 1947 and opened to the public later that year. The Ford Estate was purchased by the Estates in 1988 and opened to the public in 1990. A new non-profit corporation operates both properties, which are owned by the City of Fort Myers. There is a 15,000 sq. ft. museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford inventions and objects, video theatres, and changing special exhibits.  For more information visit their website! 

Fort Myers Beach:  It’s hard to imagine Fort Myers Beach as a remote stretch of green edged with white, soft sand and accessible only by boat. However, that's just what it was until the first “Little Bridge" was constructed to bring tourists and locals alike to the seven-mile  Estero Island through Bunche Beach on the mainland. By the late 1920s, a new bridge (actually a second-hand one from the east coast of Florida) was installed near the current San Carlos Bridge .

Little by little, Estero Island’s attractive features, including miles and miles of white, sandy beaches, have captured the imaginations of visitors from near and far. This beach community draws thousands of visitors from around the world each year.

Boating, fishing and the spectacular Lovers Key State Park makes this island a real recreational playground.

Add to that a great number of family-friendly resorts, quaint cottages, Old Florida charm, restaurants serving fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico and an annual Shrimp Festival, and it’s a beach vacation paradise.

Nightlife gleams along the northern tip of the island around shopping-and-dining destination Times Square, and sunset watching is a favored pastime.

Shopper's Paradise:  Three new shopping centers will have you hopping from the shore to the stores.  Be sure to save space in your rental car – you'll need it for all of those shopping bags.

The new International Design Center offers fine furniture, accessories, fabrics, wall coverings, lighting, kitchen and bath products, flooring and antiques – all under one roof. More than 80 internationally known showrooms anchor the 250,000-square-foot center, including Agostino's, Ann Sacks Tile & Stone, Clive Christian, Gallery on Fifth, Paris Ceramics and Stickley Furniture. Peruse the first floor retail shops and a “designer on call" will assist with tours of the second- and third-floor showrooms. Amenities include valet parking, a gourmet restaurant and designer lounge. For more information on the Design Center, visit the Design Center website!

Coconut Point is the area’s new Main Street-style shopping destination, complete with Mediterranean Revival-style architecture. Here, retailers and a variety of restaurants intermingle with office condos and residential units, all surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk. For more information, visit the Coconut Point website!

The new Gulf Coast Town Center is comprised of two hotels and 120 specialty shops and restaurants. Here, too, you'll enjoy the comfort of a Main Street layout with a Floridian flair as you peruse the shops for the perfect vacation memento. For more information about Gulf Coast Town Center, visit the Gulf Coast Town Center website!

 

Best Bets for Dining:  Experience the local flavor by dining out in Lee County, where the restaurant choices are diverse and delicious enough to satisfy every palate. You’ll find everything from fresh, Florida seafood to ethnic-inspired specialty dishes, many of which are served with great waterfront views. Plan it right and you may get to see the sunset from your dinner table.