Fort Myers Florida

~~ More than half of Sanibel and Captiva Islands are dedicated to wildlife refuges and nature preserves. They are home to 230 types of birds, 250 different shells, and 50 species of native fish. Fort Myers has the highest number of sunshine hours in the whole of Florida – even more than Miami and Key West!

Originally the location of Fort Harvey, the city was renamed Fort Myers in 1850 as a rather unorthodox wedding gift in honor of Colonel Abraham Myers, son-in-law of the fort’s commander, Major General David E. Twiggs.

The History of Fort Myers, FL is as rich as any other state, if not more.

Estero Island’s history dates back to more than 2,000 years ago when the natives called the Calusa Indians started to construct their community here by building shell mounds on the Fort Myers Beach bayside.

Have fun and enjoy at the beach of Fort Myers Florida!

Fort Myers is also famous for its majestic Royal Palm trees. These were originally imported from Cuba by Thomas Edison. Because of its beautiful palm trees, this city has been nicknamed the “City of Palms”. Each year, 90 palm trees are planted by the city officials, in the hopes of promoting a greener environment and attracting more tourists. #USA #florida #fortmyers #mytours #adventures #beach