Fort Myers is a mélange of history and modernity, heritage and innovation, mixed with effortless charm. With the revitalized Downtown River District setting the energetic pace, art walks, live music, and creative dining infuse culture into a city known for its low-key, beachy pursuits. Beyond the riverfront, new shopping districts and planned communities attract homebuyers seeking top-notch healthcare and an active outdoor lifestyle. Retirees and families choose Fort Myers for the appealing sense of community and ease, in a city that maintains its proud heritage while focusing on the future.

As day breaks in the celebrated neighborhoods of Old Fort Myers, runners, walkers, and cyclists come out to soak up the beauty of grand, royal palm-lined McGregor Boulevard along the Caloosahatchee River, where friends Thomas Edison and Henry Ford built winter estates at the turn of the century. History is the star among the massive banyans and tropical foliage surrounding a museum, with its 21-acre botanical garden and laboratory that preserves the heritage of these inventors and innovators.

The Edison/Ford legacy still resonates in the refined neighborhoods of Palmetto Point and The Palms of McGregor. Private and exclusive waterfront homes in McGregor Isles and Gulf Harbour feature private docks on deep canals that lead to the Gulf, with views of the river, mature landscaping, and opportunities for boating, fishing, sailing, and other waterfront delights.

The walkable River District is close by, for more urban attractions: local artwork, live entertainment, shops, and restaurants. High-end living options now include new high-rise luxury condos like ONE, with upscale and resort-style amenities.