Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers is the county seat{{GR|6}} and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,208. According to the 2004 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the city had a population of 52,901 (pushing past the 50,000 mark in 2003).

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County seat - Lee County, Florida - 2000 - 2004 - U.S. Census Bureau - 2003

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The city is one of two major cities that make up the Cape Coral-Fort Myers MSA, the other being Cape Coral. As of July 1, 2004, the population estimate for the metropolitan area was 514,295.

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Cape Coral-Fort Myers - MSA - Cape Coral

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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, as well as being a popular place to live for retirees. 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.

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1886 - Southwest Florida - Thomas Edison - Henry Ford

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Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located southeast of the city, in South Fort Myers, and serves greater Fort Myers, as well as neighboring Charlotte and Collier counties.

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Southwest Florida International Airport - South Fort Myers - Greater Fort Myers - Charlotte - Collier

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Fort Myers is located at 26°37'54" North, 81°51'26" West (26.631750, -81.857096){{GR|1}}

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