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. Read More
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Projects
Luminary Hotel Project
Now Open
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection celebrates the individual stories of Fort Myers past, present, and future. The riverfront hotel features a rooftop bar, two restaurants, and a local coffee roastery. Cooking classes and experiences await at The Workshop, a culinary classroom.
City of Fort Myers Partners with Florida Gulf Coast University Students to Clean Up Waterways and Communities
The City of Fort Myers partnered with FGCU students to clean up trash in and around Billy Creek preserve and filter marsh. Volunteers were able to clean up 12 cubic yards of trash over a two day project in October of 2020. Many helpers walked around the trails and boardwalks to collect litter, and others were in canoes cleaning up the aquatic environment. Students learned about the city's sustainability efforts with the creek and filter marsh, as well as other environmental projects throughout many city departments. This service learning opportunity was a chance for students to gain knowledge and help their community.
Fort Myers regains top spot as 2020's fastest growing city in America
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 on the top 20 list. Fort Myers also came in first in the "jobs and econmony" category.
#2 Best Place to Retire
Fort Myers is the #2 best place to retire in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report named Fort Myers the #2 best place to retire in their 2020-2021 rankings. Based on affordable homes, low taxes and high ratings for happiness and desirability, Fort Myers came in at the #2 best place to retire in the United States.
