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Ward 1 Virtual Community Meeting takes place on January 26

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2021) – Fort Myers City Councilwoman Teresa Watkins Brown will host a virtual Ward 1 Community Meeting on Tuesday, January 26, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Register in advance for this webinar: https://cityftmyers.zoom.us/web...

New Hanson Street Extension from Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard to Ortiz Avenue now open

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2020) - The Hanson Street extension from Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard to Ortiz Avenue opened for traffic today. The project includes two landscaped roundabouts at the intersections with Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard and Ort...

Fort Myers regains top spot as 2020’s fastest growing city in America

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2020) – The City of Fort Myers has once again been named the fastest-growing city in America by WalletHub. Fort Myers is among four Florida cities earning a spot in the top 20 list.

To determine where the fastest local ...

Centennial Park closed for renovations beginning October 5

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2020) – Starting October 5, construction will affect all areas of Centennial Park as drainage, pathways, landscaping, lighting, green space, restrooms and pavilions are upgraded and new playground equipment is installed...

Fort Myers named #1 best place for retirees to live and work in 2020

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2020) – Fort Myers has been named the best place in America for retirees to live and work in 2020 by the financial technology firm SmartAsset. The city is especially strong in the tax department, with a senior tax burd...

Fort Myers named #1 best place to retire in the United States

FORT MYERS, FL (Oct. 9, 2019) –  U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Fort Myers as the #1 best place to retire in the United States. Topping the 2020 list, Fort Myers had increases...