I moved to Fort Myers Flordia on November 1 2007!
Fort Myers Beach is a town located on Estero Island in Lee County, Florida. The population was 6,561 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6,780 .
GeographyFort Myers Beach is located at 26°26-19-N, 81°55-32-W (26.438676, -81.925620)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.0 km (6.2 mi). 7.4 km (2.9 mi) of it is land and 8.5 km (3.3 mi) of it (53.41%) is water. The town is situated across the barrier islands of Estero and San Carlos.
Estero Island and its sister island, San Carlos, make up the community of Fort Myers Beach.
DemographicsAs of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,561 people, 3,425 households, and 2,048 families residing in the town. The population density was 885.7/km (2,290.9/mi). There were 8,429 housing units at an average density of 1,137.9/km (2,943.2/mi). The racial makeup of the town was 97.24% White, 0.08% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.46% of the population.
There were 3,425 households out of which 7.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.29.
Fishermen wading in Fort Myers Beach, FL . In the town the population was spread out with 7.6% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 37.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,045, and the median income for a family was $62,000. Males had a median income of $31,929 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $34,703. About 3.0% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
University Of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic institution located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated section of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, immediately northeast of the city of South Bend. Notre Dame, meaning "Our Lady" in French, refers to the Virgin Mary. The original and official name of the school is the University of Notre Dame du Lac (Our Lady of the Lake). Notre Dame's campus sits on 1,250 acres (5 km) containing two lakes and 136 buildings.
The school was founded on November 26, 1842, by a 28-year-old priest, the Reverend Edward Sorin, CSC, and six Holy Cross Brothers who were members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, founded in Le Mans, France, in 1837. Recent historical study has shown that the Potawatomi Indians, partly because of the strong faith of Leopold Pokagon, also played an integral role in the founding of Notre Dame, both before and during Sorin's presence in Northern Indiana. Originally Sorin planned to wait out the winter at the South Bend site, notorious for its fierce winter months, and the standing joke is that the Congregation is still waiting for winter to pass.
The University's Catholic character is physically manifest throughout the Notre Dame campus. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is centrally located on campus. A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands atop the Main Building's dome, there are chapels in every residence hall, and crucifixes in most classrooms on campus. 82% of the student body self-identifies as Catholic.
The Indiana General Assembly granted the school its charter on January 15, 1844, under the name University of Notre Dame du Lac. Though the word Lac is singular, the university's campus actually contains two lakes. According to legend, when Father Sorin arrived to found the school, it was November and everything was frozen. He thought there was only one lake and named the university accordingly.
The school was founded on November 26, 1842, by a 28-year-old priest, the Reverend Edward Sorin, CSC, and six Holy Cross Brothers who were members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, founded in Le Mans, France, in 1837. Recent historical study has shown that the Potawatomi Indians, partly because of the strong faith of Leopold Pokagon, also played an integral role in the founding of Notre Dame, both before and during Sorin's presence in Northern Indiana. Originally Sorin planned to wait out the winter at the South Bend site, notorious for its fierce winter months, and the standing joke is that the Congregation is still waiting for winter to pass.
The University's Catholic character is physically manifest throughout the Notre Dame campus. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is centrally located on campus. A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands atop the Main Building's dome, there are chapels in every residence hall, and crucifixes in most classrooms on campus. 82% of the student body self-identifies as Catholic.
The Indiana General Assembly granted the school its charter on January 15, 1844, under the name University of Notre Dame du Lac. Though the word Lac is singular, the university's campus actually contains two lakes. According to legend, when Father Sorin arrived to found the school, it was November and everything was frozen. He thought there was only one lake and named the university accordingly.
Private Islands
A private island is a privately owned island. Privately owned islands exist all over the world, and many can be bought. There are many thousands of uninhabited islands in the world with potential for commercial development of tourist resorts or private recreational use. Commercial development of uninhabited islands can bring up ecological concerns, as many have a fragile environment. Some islands can be bought undeveloped, while other include roads and/or houses. Some celebrities like Diana Ross, Tony Curtis and Claudia Schiffer own their own private islands. Many cruise lines own private islands, such as Castaway Cay, which serve as exclusive ports of call for their ships. Others, like Mustique are owned by resort companies which fill them with hotels and leased villas.
There are widely varying politics regarding private islands, for instance islands outside the coast of China cannot be purchased, but only leased from the government with a maximum leasing period of 50 years. Virtually all islands in the world are claimed by the various governments in the world, so the laws of the claiming country would apply and gaining sovereignty would be virtually impossible, but some people still try to set up their own micronations on islands. Since islands can, under international law, only be claimed if they are at least 30 cm above the high tide point, some have even attempted to build sovereign islands, like real-estate millionaire Michael Oliver's attempt at building a libertarian city-state called the Republic of Minerva in the southern Pacific Ocean.
"Private" islands in the United Kingdom, Brazil and other countries are not legally entirely private — any foreshore, such as beaches, is owned by the state, and is hence publicly accessible property, despite what the owners of the land on the island may wish to claim.
According to a BBC's Fast Track report about private islands aired on June 27 2007, buyers must keep in mind:
How far away is the island from the Mainland? A distance of more than 90 minutes is not recommended because of hospitals and other emergency facilities. Is ownership clearly determined? Some countries impose restrictions on foreign ownership, most Asian countries forbid foreigners from owning islands, with the exception of Malaysia. Other countries impose restrictions on development. Few islands are free hold. Is drinking water available? Some islands require desalination plants, which can be very expensive. Is the host country politically stable? Islands in volatile countries are cheaper but the risks are higher.
There are widely varying politics regarding private islands, for instance islands outside the coast of China cannot be purchased, but only leased from the government with a maximum leasing period of 50 years. Virtually all islands in the world are claimed by the various governments in the world, so the laws of the claiming country would apply and gaining sovereignty would be virtually impossible, but some people still try to set up their own micronations on islands. Since islands can, under international law, only be claimed if they are at least 30 cm above the high tide point, some have even attempted to build sovereign islands, like real-estate millionaire Michael Oliver's attempt at building a libertarian city-state called the Republic of Minerva in the southern Pacific Ocean.
"Private" islands in the United Kingdom, Brazil and other countries are not legally entirely private — any foreshore, such as beaches, is owned by the state, and is hence publicly accessible property, despite what the owners of the land on the island may wish to claim.
According to a BBC's Fast Track report about private islands aired on June 27 2007, buyers must keep in mind:
How far away is the island from the Mainland? A distance of more than 90 minutes is not recommended because of hospitals and other emergency facilities. Is ownership clearly determined? Some countries impose restrictions on foreign ownership, most Asian countries forbid foreigners from owning islands, with the exception of Malaysia. Other countries impose restrictions on development. Few islands are free hold. Is drinking water available? Some islands require desalination plants, which can be very expensive. Is the host country politically stable? Islands in volatile countries are cheaper but the risks are higher.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Sail Boats
Sail Boat Island
For many people who live near the ocean or a lake, the purchase of a sailboat is a dream that they work hard to achieve. For some people, sailing seems like a very romantic activity, and a great way to spend time. If you live close to a large body of water, you should consider purchasing a sailboat. You will have a great time with the boat, whether it involves just floating around in the cool ocean breeze and soaking up the sun, or whether you want to take a grand voyage down a coast. There are many reasons why a sailboat could be a great choice to buy. Some people argue that it is therapeutic to simply lay on a sailboat as it floats around in the ocean. It is definitely a great time to gather your thoughts and meditate for a while. The rhythmic bobbing of the sea makes some sick, but for others it lulls them into a near trancelike state. So if you would like a quiet place to go out on and soak up the sun while meditating and having time to yourself, a sailboat is the place to do it. But you shouldn't get the idea that sailboats are always solitary. Sailboats are also great places to spend time with friends and family. Instead of inviting someone over for dinner in your dining room, you can invite them our for a picnic at sea. It’s definitely classy, and you’ll find that you will spend more and more time with friends out at sea if you buy a sailboat. It is something that not only you will enjoy, but all of your friends and family who you enjoy spending time with. Many people also use sailboats for actually traveling places instead of just floating around close to shore. Depending on the place that you live, there could be many different short voyages available to you at almost any time of the year. It could be a nice campground a little bit further down the coast, or a small island a few hours off shore. It is a great way to get somewhere and camp out for the night or the weekend, then sail your way back home. Out of all of these things, if none have appealed to you then you should probably not consider buying a sailboat. They take lots of maintenance, but if you have a passion for the sea then you won’t mind.
For many people who live near the ocean or a lake, the purchase of a sailboat is a dream that they work hard to achieve. For some people, sailing seems like a very romantic activity, and a great way to spend time. If you live close to a large body of water, you should consider purchasing a sailboat. You will have a great time with the boat, whether it involves just floating around in the cool ocean breeze and soaking up the sun, or whether you want to take a grand voyage down a coast. There are many reasons why a sailboat could be a great choice to buy. Some people argue that it is therapeutic to simply lay on a sailboat as it floats around in the ocean. It is definitely a great time to gather your thoughts and meditate for a while. The rhythmic bobbing of the sea makes some sick, but for others it lulls them into a near trancelike state. So if you would like a quiet place to go out on and soak up the sun while meditating and having time to yourself, a sailboat is the place to do it. But you shouldn't get the idea that sailboats are always solitary. Sailboats are also great places to spend time with friends and family. Instead of inviting someone over for dinner in your dining room, you can invite them our for a picnic at sea. It’s definitely classy, and you’ll find that you will spend more and more time with friends out at sea if you buy a sailboat. It is something that not only you will enjoy, but all of your friends and family who you enjoy spending time with. Many people also use sailboats for actually traveling places instead of just floating around close to shore. Depending on the place that you live, there could be many different short voyages available to you at almost any time of the year. It could be a nice campground a little bit further down the coast, or a small island a few hours off shore. It is a great way to get somewhere and camp out for the night or the weekend, then sail your way back home. Out of all of these things, if none have appealed to you then you should probably not consider buying a sailboat. They take lots of maintenance, but if you have a passion for the sea then you won’t mind.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
John Nevo Internet Entrepreneur
Make Millions With John Nevo
Dan and Christine Millar were looking to start their lives over. Dan had just been in a plane crash that had left him with a serious head injury, and he was forced to quithis office job.
So they decided to give eBay a try. And in their first 8 months, they generated more than $100,000 in sales!
Was their success due to pure luck, or some kind of "fluke"?
Not at all!
Dan and Christine used Derek Gehl's proven eBay success system -- the exact step-by-step system Derek's elite team of expert eBay PowerSellers have been using to teach theirstudents to build their own successful eBay businesses.
(Many of their students start making an extra $1,000 to $10,000 a month, within a matter of WEEKS!)
Now, for a limited time, you can test-drive this proven eBay profit system for a full 30 days -- for just 99 cents!
Dan and Christine Millar were looking to start their lives over. Dan had just been in a plane crash that had left him with a serious head injury, and he was forced to quithis office job.
So they decided to give eBay a try. And in their first 8 months, they generated more than $100,000 in sales!
Was their success due to pure luck, or some kind of "fluke"?
Not at all!
Dan and Christine used Derek Gehl's proven eBay success system -- the exact step-by-step system Derek's elite team of expert eBay PowerSellers have been using to teach theirstudents to build their own successful eBay businesses.
(Many of their students start making an extra $1,000 to $10,000 a month, within a matter of WEEKS!)
Now, for a limited time, you can test-drive this proven eBay profit system for a full 30 days -- for just 99 cents!
Eric Gordon IU Basketball Player
Eric Gordon Site
Eric Gordon Jr. (born December 25, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American basketball player. The 6-4, 215 lb. Gordon played his High School basketball at North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He is currently playing basketball at Indiana University and is considered one of the top freshman in the nation.
There is some dispute as to whether Gordon played Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, in the movie Space Jam, or whether it was an actor with the same name. There is no public record of Gordon, Jordan or anyone else associated with the movie addressing this question.
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Eric Gordon Jr. (born December 25, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American basketball player. The 6-4, 215 lb. Gordon played his High School basketball at North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He is currently playing basketball at Indiana University and is considered one of the top freshman in the nation.
There is some dispute as to whether Gordon played Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, in the movie Space Jam, or whether it was an actor with the same name. There is no public record of Gordon, Jordan or anyone else associated with the movie addressing this question.
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Saturday, December 1, 2007
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning OnlinePeyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts with the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.He is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and brother of current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.Largely due to his consistent statistical performance throughout his career, Manning is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of his era. Manning has established several NFL records, including: most touchdown passes in a single season (49 in 2004), most consecutive seasons with over 4,000 yards passing (1999-2004), and most seasons with 4,000 or more yards passing in a career .Manning is second on the list for highest career passer rating, behind only the retired Steve Young. Manning is also the all-time career yard and touchdown passing leader for the Colts franchise, having passed Johnny Unitas's mark.
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Stained Glass
The term stained glass refers either to the material of coloured glass or to the art and craft of working with it. Throughout its thousand-year history the term "stained glass" was applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches, cathedrals and other significant buildings. Although traditionally made in flat panels and used as windows, the creations of modern stained glass artists also include three-dimensional structures and sculpture.
Modern vernacular usage has often extended the term "stained glass" to include domestic leadlight and objets d'art created from lead came and copper foil glasswork such as exemplified in the famous lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As a material the term stained glass generally refers to glass that has been coloured by adding metallic salts during its manufacture. The coloured glass is crafted into stained glass windows in which small pieces of glass are arranged to form patterns or pictures, held together (traditionally) by strips of lead and supported by a rigid frame. Painted details and yellow stain are often used to enhance the design. The term stained glass is also applied to windows in which all the colours have been painted onto the glass and then annealed in a furnace.
Stained glass, as an art and a craft, requires the artistic skill to conceive the design, and the engineering skills necessary to assemble the decorative piece, traditionally a window, so that it will fit snugly into the window frame for which is is made and also, especially in the larger windows, is capable of supporting its own weight and surviving the elements. Many large windows have withstood the test of time and remained substantially intact since the late Middle Ages. In Western Europe they constitute the major form of pictorial art to have survived. In this context, the purpose of a stained glass window is not to allow those within a building to see the world outside or even primarily to admit light but rather to control it. For this reason stained glass windows have been described as 'illuminated wall decorations'.
The design of a religious window may be non-figurative or figurative. It may incorporate narratives drawn from the Bible, history or literature, or represent saints or patrons. It may have symbolic motifs, in particular armorial. Windows within a building may be thematic, for example: within a church - episodes from the life of Christ; within a parliament building - shields of the constituencies; within a college hall - figures representing the arts and sciences; or within a home - graphic and stylistic images.
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Modern vernacular usage has often extended the term "stained glass" to include domestic leadlight and objets d'art created from lead came and copper foil glasswork such as exemplified in the famous lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As a material the term stained glass generally refers to glass that has been coloured by adding metallic salts during its manufacture. The coloured glass is crafted into stained glass windows in which small pieces of glass are arranged to form patterns or pictures, held together (traditionally) by strips of lead and supported by a rigid frame. Painted details and yellow stain are often used to enhance the design. The term stained glass is also applied to windows in which all the colours have been painted onto the glass and then annealed in a furnace.
Stained glass, as an art and a craft, requires the artistic skill to conceive the design, and the engineering skills necessary to assemble the decorative piece, traditionally a window, so that it will fit snugly into the window frame for which is is made and also, especially in the larger windows, is capable of supporting its own weight and surviving the elements. Many large windows have withstood the test of time and remained substantially intact since the late Middle Ages. In Western Europe they constitute the major form of pictorial art to have survived. In this context, the purpose of a stained glass window is not to allow those within a building to see the world outside or even primarily to admit light but rather to control it. For this reason stained glass windows have been described as 'illuminated wall decorations'.
The design of a religious window may be non-figurative or figurative. It may incorporate narratives drawn from the Bible, history or literature, or represent saints or patrons. It may have symbolic motifs, in particular armorial. Windows within a building may be thematic, for example: within a church - episodes from the life of Christ; within a parliament building - shields of the constituencies; within a college hall - figures representing the arts and sciences; or within a home - graphic and stylistic images.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush
Reginald Alfred Bush III (born March 2, 1985 in San Diego, California), commonly known as Reggie and nicknamed The Human Highlight Reel, Baby Matrix (by Joe Horn) and The President (alluding to President Bush), is an American football player who plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He has played running back/tailback, wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner. Bush played college football at the University of Southern California from 2003-2005, including two National Championship seasons. He won numerous awards including the 2005 Heisman Trophy.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Worldwide Markets
Vending Machines Worldwide
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Fort Myers Florida - City Of Palms
Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers
Nickname: City of Palms
Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 26°37′54″N 81°51′26″W / 26.63167, -81.85722
Country United States
State Florida
County Lee
Founded March 24, 1886
Government
- Mayor Jim Humphrey
Area
- City 104.7 km² (40.4 sq mi)
- Land 82.4 km² (31.8 sq mi)
- Water 82.4 km² (8.6 sq mi) 21.25%
Elevation 3 m (10 ft)
Population (2005)
- City 58,428
- Density 505.3/km² (1,514.6/sq mi)
- Metro 544,758
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 33900-33999
Area code(s) 239
FIPS code 12-24125GR2
GNIS feature ID 0282700GR3
Website: http://www.cityftmyers.com
Fort Myers is the county seatGR6 and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. The population was 48,208 at the 2000 census. According to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the city had a population of 60,531. [1]
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, 2006, the population estimate for the metropolitan area was 571,344.[2]
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.
On August 13, 2004, Fort Myers was hit hard by Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall north of the area. In 2005, Hurricane Wilma struck south of Naples, but caused extensive damage nonetheless in Fort Myers and its southern suburbs.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located southeast of the city in South Fort Myers, near Gateway and Lehigh Acres.
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History
Incorporated in 1886, Fort Myers is the center of a popular tourist area in Southwest Florida and the seat of Lee County. It is located about 120 miles south of Tampa at the meeting point of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caloosahatchee River. Fort Myers was the frequent winter home of Thomas Edison and is the current home of the Boston Red Sox spring training camp.
Typical architecture in downtown Fort MyersFort Myers, built in 1850 as a military fort to fend off Seminole Indians that were massacring the area's few settlers, was named after Col. Abraham C. Myers, who was stationed in Florida for seven years and was the son-in-law of the fort's establisher and commander. In 1858, after years of elusive battle, Chief Billy Bowlegs and his warriors were persuaded to surrender and move west, and the fort was abandoned. Billy's Creek, which flows into the Caloosahatchee River and runs between The Beau Rivage Condominiums and Alta Mar, was named after a temporary camp where Billy Bowlegs and his men awaited ships to take them west.
The fort was abandoned until 1863 when a small number of Federal troops re-occupied the fort during the Civil War. In 1865 the fort was attacked unsuccessfully by a very small group of Confederates. After the war, the fort was again deserted.
The first settlers arrived in 1866, but it wasn't until 1882 when the city experienced a significant influx of settlers. By 1885, when Fort Myers was incorporated, it was the second largest city only to Tampa on Florida's west coast south of Cedar Key even larger than Clearwater and Sarasota, also growing cities at the time.
Fort Myers first became a nationally known winter resort with the building of The Royal Palm Hotel in 1898. But what really sparked the city's growth was the construction of the Tamiami Trail Bridge built across the Caloosahatchee River in 1924. After the bridge's construction, the city experienced its first real estate boom and many subdivisions sprouted around the city.
Interesting facts
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Fort Myers is still considered by local residents to be the "main" city of Southwest Florida, even though Cape Coral now has more than three times as many people. Thus Cape Coral is thought of as a suburb of Fort Myers, much in the way the larger Virginia Beach is thought of as a suburb of Norfolk even though Norfolk is now smaller in population. The reason for this is that the area's central business district is in the smaller, more densely populated Fort Myers, where as Cape Coral is almost entirely suburban homes, but in a very large land area.
The first known resident of Fort Myers was Manuel Gonzalez, a Spaniard from the province of Asturias, who had come by way of Cuba and settled there in the 19th century.
Fort Myers Senior High School, an International Baccalaureate school, was ranked as one of the best schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine.
Dunbar High School's Science Olympiad teams won 4th and 8th place in the 2007 Florida State Science Olympiad.
American Idol runner-up Vonzell Solomon graduated from Cypress Lake High School's Center for the Arts.
In the premier episode of the final season of The Sopranos, Eugene Pontecorvo inherits $2 million from a relative and asks Tony Soprano if he can take the money and buy a retirement home in Fort Myers.
The abandoned city scene from Day of the Dead was filmed in downtown Fort Myers.
Local private school Canterbury was listed in Forbes's "Top 400 Schools to Get Your Kid into Harvard". Canterbury students have also won the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Grand Award five times in the past 20 years.
Higher learning
Edison College
Florida Gulf Coast University
Hodges University
Nova Southeastern University
Southwest Florida College
Geography and climate
Fort Myers and Cape Coral from space, July 1997.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.4 mi² (104.7 km²). 31.8 mi²(82.4 km²) of it is land and 8.6 mi² (22.2 km²) of it (21.25%) is water.
Climate in Fort Myers
Monthly averages[1] Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Norm high °F (°C) 75 (24) 77 (25) 80 (27) 85 (29) 89 (32) 91 (33) 92 (33) 92 (33) 90 (32) 86 (30) 81 (27) 77 (25) 85 (29)
Norm low °F (°C) 54 (13) 55 (13) 59 (15) 63 (17) 68 (20) 73 (23) 74 (23) 74 (23) 74 (23) 69 (21) 62 (17) 56 (13) 65 (18)
Precip. in. (cm) 2.2 (5.7) 2.1 (5.3) 2.7 (7.0) 1.7 (4.3) 3.4 (8.7) 9.8 (24.8) 9.0 (22.8) 9.5 (24.2) 7.9 (20.0) 2.6 (6.6) 1.7 (4.3) 1.6 (4.0) 54.2 (137.6)
Avg. no. precip. days[2] 7 8 7 6 10 18 22 22 20 11 7 7 145
Demographics
Fort Myers has experienced steady growth.As of the censusGR2 of 2006, there were 65,729 people, 19,107 households, and 10,738 families residing in the city. The population density was 584.8/km² (1,514.6/mi²). There were 21,836 housing units at an average density of 264.9/km² (686.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.35% White, 33.39% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.69% from other races, and 3.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.49% of the population.
There were 19,107 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.
Points of interest
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Boston Red Sox train in the area. This facility is adorned with their logo.The city is the home of the Fort Myers Miracle baseball club of the Florida State League, and is the spring training locale for the Boston Red Sox. The Minnesota Twins hold their spring training in suburban South Fort Myers.
Fort Myers shares the Florida Everblades ECHL hockey team, Florida Firecats af2 arena football, and Florida Flame NBA Development League basketball team with nearby Naples, and have the Florida Stingrays AIFA indoor football team all to themselves at the Lee County Civic Center.
For the golfing enthusiast, the Fort Myers Area (Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel Island and Venice) is home to over 50 of Southwest Florida's renowned 130 public and private golf courses. Florida's great weather combined with the scenic and challenging nature of these courses makes the area an excellent stop for the vacationing golfer.
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is a private, not-for-profit, environmental education organization. Set on a 105 acre site, it has a museum, three nature trails, a planetarium, butterfly and bird aviaries, a gift shop and meeting and picnic areas.
The Winternats R/C car race, attended by people from around the world, takes place annually at the Lee County Civic Center.
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