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Fort Myers is known as the “City of Palms” for the beautification efforts that begun in the late 1800s, Fort Myers is frequently cited by tourists for its stunning royal palms lining McGregor Boulevard — some towering at 75 feet. Tourists are also drawn to the eclectic mix of shops and clubs emerging as part of the downtown revitalization in Fort Myers. Boating along the scenic Caloosahatchee River, tropical gardening; and 43 golf courses provide something for everyone.

Nestled along the scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River, the city has become an interesting blend of residents of all ages. Sporting the youngest population in Lee County with a median age of 32. The renovated Fort Myers downtown historic waterfront highlights new restaurants, nightclubs, condominiums, and artistic venues providing energy and growth.

Use caution: High wildfire risk on Saturday

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

The Florida Forest Service is listing Lee County in the “very high” wildfire danger index level on Saturday, as a combination of stronger winds, generally dry soil, and lower humidity levels increases the risk of fires in the area. Charlotte County is listed as having a high risk of wildfires on Saturday, while Collier, DeSoto, Hendry, and Glades counties remain under the moderate fire risk category. Florida Forest Service highlights each Florida county with a fire threat index each day. The threat scale ranges from low to extreme and is issued as a heads-up for people in...

Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Friday, May 14

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

Data per the Florida Department of Health as of Friday, May 14. Additional case data compares to the previous update. TOTAL CASES IN FLORIDA: 2,286,203 (+3,590)TOTAL DEATHS IN FLORIDA: 36,719 (+71)TOTAL IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: 131,405 (+226) LEE COUNTY – 71,878 (+147) | 984 (+3)COLLIER COUNTY – 36,344 (+38) | 538 (+0)CHARLOTTE COUNTY –13,079 (+30) | 425 (+0)HENDRY COUNTY – 4,778 (+8) | 83 (+0)DESOTO COUNTY – 4,362 (+2) | 93 (+0)GLADES COUNTY – 964 (+1) | 19 (+0) The post Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Friday, May 14 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

Can the world eradicate COVID-19?

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WBBH) — In 1980, after a massive global effort, the World Health Organization declared that Smallpox had been eradicated. The CDC says it’s often considered the biggest achievement in international public health. “Smallpox is the only (human) disease that the world has been able to completely eradicate,” Dr. Sharon Isern, a professor of Biological Sciences at FGCU, explained to NBC2. Can it be done again with COVID-19? Can the world eradicate — completely wipe out — this deadly disease? VACCINES: A CRUCIAL TOOL IN FIGHTING DISEASES The...

Florida man pleads guilty to selling child abuse images online

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– An Orange Park man plead guilty to advertising child porn for sale online. According to the Department of Justice, Antony Eugene Woody faces up to 30 years in federal prison followed by a life term of probation. The mandatory minimum Woody could receive is 15 years in prison. According to court documents, the 33-year-old went by the username “imsoofreakyy” to offer child sex abuse photos for sale on the web. In March of 2019, law enforcement executed a search warrant for Woody’s home. While being questioned, he admitted to downloading child sex abuse...

Red tide alerts issued for most of Lee County’s coastline

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Red tide blooms were reported along a majority of Lee County’s coastline Friday afternoon. The Florida Department of Health is Lee County said the red tide blooms were reported near Tarpon Bay Road Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Lynn Hall Beach Park, Lover’s Key State Park, and Bonita Springs Beach Park. Multiple health alerts have been issued for those areas. People may have mild and short-lived respiratory symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation similar to cold symptoms, according to local health officials. Some with breathing problems such as asthma...

Trader Joe’s drops mask mandate for fully vaccinated customers

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

The grocery store Trader Joe’s announced that customers will no longer have to wear a mask if they are fully vaccinated. “We encourage customers to follow the guidance of health officials, including, as appropriate, CDC guidelines that advise customers who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear masks while shopping,” the company said on Friday in a statement. The decision follows the CDC updating their guidelines to be more relaxed for those who are fully vaccinated. People who are unvaccinated should still wear their masks when shopping. The post Trader...

Disney CEO: Attendance caps are beings raised, company considers future of masks

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

ORLANDO, Fla. [AP] – Disney’s CEO said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to ease up mask-wearing requirements for fully vaccinated people is “very big news for us.” On a conference call on Thursday, CEO Bob Chapek mentioned that there could be a change to the mandatory mask requirement at Disney parks in the near future because of the CDC’s new guidelines. “Particularly, if anybody’s been in Florida in the middle of summer with a mask on. That could be quite daunting,” Chapek said. “So we think that’s going to make for an even more pleasant...

Dog locked in 115°F car rescued in Sarasota

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

SARASOTA, Fla. — Temperatures in Florida are rising fast, so leaving pets in cars can turn deadly quickly. Earlier this week, officers with the Sarasota Police Department responded to University Parkway to help rescue a dog that was left in a hot car. The temperature inside the car was 115 degrees Fahrenheit, according to officials with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services. Body camera footage shows the moment when an officer broke a window of the dark colored car and brought the dog to safety. When the owner came back outside, he told deputies that he...

Roadway Improvements

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Navigating the road ahead requires forward thinking and paying close attention to our future needs and current growth. City of Fort Myers

Pathways to Economic Development

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Making a long-term difference in our community needs a vision bigger than ourselves. We need targeted activities to improve the economic wellbeing and quality of life of Fort Myers. By building wealth, diversifying the economy, creating, and retaining jobs, we can build the local tax base. City of Fort Myers