Lyne and Chantale arrived in Fort Lauderdale on February 11. We spent the weekend visiting Fort Myers, The Shell Factory, as well as Okeechobee. The weather was rather cool for this time of year. The low 60's. That's about 15 degrees lower than normal for this time of year. Nevertheless, we had a great time.
Fort Myers: According to 2008 estimates, the population is 65,394
Established in 1886, Fort Myers is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major tourist destination in Florida. The winter homes of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford (The Mangoes), which are both primary tourist attractions in the region, are located on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers.
On August 13, 2004, Fort Myers was hit hard by Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall north of the area. In 2005, Hurricane Wilma struck south of Naples, but caused extensive damage nonetheless in Fort Myers and its southern suburbs.
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