Known as the “Gateway to the Gulf” – enjoy the charm of small town living with sprinkles of magnificent upscale communities and businesses.

Those who now call Bonita Springs their home, discovered its magic on a vacation or day visit and decided to stay for a while. The lure of the postcard beaches, cobalt blue skies and aquamarine waters would certainly be enough to entice one and all, but the ambience of the community enraptures you with the feeling of yesterday, where residents of all ages enjoy the down-to-earth lifestyle filled with values and getting to know your neighbor.

Bonita Springs is a place where there is a gracious blend of spectacular mansion filled communities and quaint and diverse, down home neighborhoods, all nestled amongst grand oaks, native tropical trees and a paradise of wildlife havens. The delightful downtown welcomes its visitors with historically significant buildings, playgrounds and pedestrian walkways and the familiar banyan tree stands proudly as the monarch of his kingdom. The natural wonders of Bonita Springs abound between the Gulf of Mexico and the mystical inland woodlands where you can view the beauty of diving dolphins, playful river otters, gentle manatees, precious deer, an extraordinary selection of birds, and more.

Welcome to Captiva Island, a secluded island paradise filled with incredible natural beauty and grace.

Mother Nature has designed and groomed magnificent tranquil beaches and wondrous areas of tropical native plants and wildlife that seem only possible when dreaming. The beach is covered with an abundance of seashells that have washed ashore from the Gulf of Mexico making Captive Island one of the most prominent areas for shelling. It is a beauty to behold.

Captiva Island offers an extraordinary playground for both adults and children. The enchanting white sand beaches provide hours of fun with shelling, sandcastles, water play, and simple relaxation. If you’re looking for a romantic interlude, this tropical paradise provides the perfect, private rendezvous. Enjoy the gorgeous beaches with lush, tropical trees and the majestic sun setting quietly behind you.

When Thomas Edison built his winter home and laboratory here in the 19th century, he had predicted millions of people would find out about this town and want to come here and enjoy its nature and warm weather. Mr. Edison was right. As the population growth proves year after year, Fort Myers has become a wonderful area to live and travel to.

Incorporated in 1886,Fort LeeCounty’s oldest city. Historically known for its past residents, Mr. Thomas Edison, Mr. Henry Ford and Mr. Harvey Firestone, this area is filled with colorful history and old style ambience. Mr. Edison had planted palm trees alongMcGregor Boulevard, which runs along the Caloosahatchee River, and others followed, and thus forever giving Fort Myers the “City ofPalms” moniker.

Fort Myers Yacht Basin Located at Mile Marker 135 on the Okeechobee Waterway, 15 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Fort MyersYacht Basinis a well designed and protected marina. It is owned and operated by the City ofFort Myers. There is 10 feet of water in the ICW and an average of 6 feet of water at the docks. The docks are in good condition and the staff is competent, professional, friendly and helpful.

The marina is located in historic downtownFort Myers. Many restaurants and historical sites are nearby and worthy of a visit. Many festivals and other family oriented activities frequently are held atCentennialParklocated next to theMarina. The marina has the distinction of being the friendliest on the waterway. You will find its prices for both fuel and dockage to be very competitive.

The Marina’s water location is on the south side of the Caloosahatchee River between the Edison Bridges and the Caloosahatchee Bridge in downtown Fort Myers. There is little or no current in and around the marina.

Ft Myers’ offers many venues from shopping, dining to entertainment at Barbara B Mann, as well as home to Spring Training for both Minnesota twins at the Hammond Stadium and the Red Sox at the newest stadium Jet Park Blue.

Immokalee means “your home” in Mikasuki language. It is one of Collier County’s largest non-coastal communities, long associated with cattle ranches and agriculture.

Visitors enjoy fresh produce stands, authentic Mexican restaurants and outdoor attractions such as Lake Trafford, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Pepper Ranch Preserve, and Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. Plus hosting many live concerts and other special events at the Seminole Casino Hotel, full-moon hikes with Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Land & Water Trust, the Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree (March), Immokalee Harvest Festival (April), the Sunflower Festival (October) and the Christmas Around the World Parade (December).

As Southwest Florida’s coastline finds less and less room for new development, many are heading eastward and calling Lehigh Acres their home.

Originally developed in the 1960’s by the Lehigh Corp, it is now rapidly growing into an affordable niche aloof from the crowded streets, strip malls and exhausting, fast pace of many other areas of the county. Lehigh Acres gives you the pleasures of quiet Florida countryside with activities and attractions for all to enjoy.

In the 100 square miles of Lehigh Acres, you will easily be entertained by the 175 miles of freshwater canals, 16 stocked lakes that will delight any fisherman, numerous Florida-style championship golf courses, tennis, horseback riding, and 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. Only a few minutes from nearby Fort Myers, you have quick access to the classic Southwest Florida luxuries, such as the many breathtaking beaches, museums, the arts in all its forms, shopping, dining and more. The tremendous amount of affordable and buildable lots throughout Lehigh Acres provides prime opportunity for settling down for the young and old alike.

Pine Island is not home to white, sandy beaches or luxurious resorts, yet the simplistic charm of this nature-abundant island tucked into Lee County’s northwest corner has provoked a tourist frenzy in the recent years.

Surrounded mostly by mangroves, Pine Island stretches 17 miles from north to south and up to 2 miles wide. The six communities of Pine Island consist of Matlacha, Pine Island Center, St. James City, Bokeelia and Pineland.

Mostly known for its fishing, boating and farming, Pine Island is now becoming an artistic and cultural community. Numerous artists and writers now call Pine Island their home, inspiring the many art galleries and museums throughout the island. The numerous fine seafood restaurants offer the savor of the freshest catch, while the quaint shops offer many treasures for all tastes.