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Fort Myers offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities. The downtown area is lively with restaurants and shops, while the outskirts provide peaceful residential areas and access to nature.

Downtown Fort Myers
COMMUNITY GUIDE · FORT MYERS
Fort Myers, Lee County

City Snapshot

Population

86,395

County

Lee County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$57,403

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Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

HealthPark Medical Center Emergency Department

Lee Health | Gulf Coast Medical Center

This Week

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

2026-06-19 at 4:30 PM

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Board Final Budget Hearing for 2021-2022 Budget

2026-06-19 at 6:13 PM

Sanibel Fire & Rescue District

Board First Budget Hearing for 2021-2022 Budget

2026-06-19 at 6:13 PM

Sanibel Fire & Rescue District

Second and Final Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2019/2020

2026-06-19 at 6:14 PM

Sanibel Fire & Rescue District

First Budget Hearing 2019/2020

2026-06-19 at 6:14 PM

Sanibel Fire & Rescue District

Community Leaders

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Kevin B. Anderson

Mayor of Fort Myers

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Ashley Moody

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Rick Scott

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis

Governor

Republican Party