Fort Myers Local Information

Fort Myers Fort Myers, Lee County and the neighbors: who governs what How Fort Myers fits into Lee County and Florida: the city, the county, Lee County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Lee County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal Fort Myers set its 2026 tax rate at 6.9000 mills, up from 6.5000. Lee County bills go out in November with a 4% discount that month. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Permits Building permits and zoning in Fort Myers Fort Myers permits run through the city's EnerGov portal; a home remodel averages 12 days. Permits: 239-321-7925. Planning and zoning: 239-321-7975. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Roads Road construction and closures in Fort Myers Overnight lane closures on the Edison and Caloosahatchee bridges, the I-75 Daniels Parkway rebuild and Palm Beach Boulevard work. FDOT and city links. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 4 min read Home prices Fort Myers home prices and housing market The typical Fort Myers home was worth $305,650 in August 2026, down 5% in a year and 19% below the 2023 peak, Zillow's index shows. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Schools Fort Myers schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Fort Myers public schools are run by the School District of Lee County, graded B for 2025-26. Fort Myers High and Edison Park earned A's. 239-334-1102. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Things to do Things to do in Fort Myers this month: October 2026 October in Fort Myers: a free boat-friendly movie Oct. 9, the free Music Walk Oct. 16, the Calusa Haunted Walk and CAKE at Caloosa Sound Oct. 24. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 4 min read Hurricanes Hurricane prep guide for Lee County Lee County evacuates by zones A to E; check yours at LeeEOC.com. All county shelters take pets. Fort Myers Emergency Management: 239-321-7311. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Voting Voting in Lee County: registration, polling places, early voting Florida votes Tuesday, Nov. 3. Lee County early voting runs Oct. 19-31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 13 sites. Mail ballot requests close Oct. 22. 239-533-8683. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Farmers markets Fort Myers farmers markets: days, hours and locations The downtown Culinary District Farmers Market runs Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Lakes Park's market is back on Wednesdays from October to May. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 4 min read Parks Parks and trails in Fort Myers: riverfront, trails, pools Fort Myers runs more than 30 city parks, from 10-acre Centennial Park on the river to the Yarbrough Linear Park bike trail. Pavilions: 239-321-7530. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Restaurants Restaurant inspection scores in Lee County Florida, not Lee County, inspects Fort Myers restaurants. Of 595 inspections since July 1, 449 needed no further action, state records show. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 4 min read Business New businesses in Fort Myers: October 2026 roundup New in Fort Myers: the food businesses the state licensed in September, from Vinny's Pizza on Altamont Avenue to Chick-fil-A at Alico Road. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Public notices Public notices in Fort Myers: where to find legal notices Fort Myers posts a weekly public notice of city meetings and hearings; Lee County posts its own. This is an index, not the official publication. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 4 min read City Hall Who to call at Fort Myers City Hall: mayor, council, services Fort Myers City Hall: 239-321-7000. Mayor Kevin Anderson: 239-321-7020. Council members by ward, the city manager, utilities (24 hours: 239-321-8100) and more. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 4 min read Population Fort Myers population 2026: growth, age, income and housing Fort Myers had 101,581 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 63% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing figures. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Power outages Power outages in Fort Myers: who to call and outage maps Most Fort Myers homes get power from FPL: report an outage at 1-800-468-8243 or check the FPL Power Tracker. LCEC customers call 239-656-2300. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 4 min read History Fort Myers history and landmarks: the fort, Edison and downtown Fort Myers began as an Army fort in 1850 and was incorporated Aug. 12, 1885. Its 16 National Register listings run from the Edison estate to McCollum Hall. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Moving Moving to Fort Myers: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Fort Myers? Start city water at 239-321-8100, power with FPL, get a Florida license within 30 days and file for homestead by March 1. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Transportation Getting around Fort Myers: roads, LeeTran, airport, parking Downtown Fort Myers street parking is free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. LeeTran buses: 239-533-8726. Airport: RSW, 239-590-4800. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Neighborhoods Fort Myers neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like Fort Myers covers 40 square miles in five main ZIP codes. Our guide to 11 areas: school zones, Zillow home values and the roads that link them. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 7 min read Neighborhoods Dean Park, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute Dean Park is a 36-acre city historic district east of downtown Fort Myers, mostly in ZIP 33916, with 92 properties on the city's historic inventory. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods Downtown Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute Downtown Fort Myers is about 445 acres on the river in ZIP 33901. Zillow put the ZIP's typical home value at $257,066 in August 2026. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods Dunbar, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute Dunbar lies in the city's 2,749-acre Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard redevelopment area, from Evans Avenue to I-75, mostly in ZIP 33916. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods East Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute East Fort Myers runs along Palm Beach Boulevard between the river and Billy's Creek, mostly in ZIP 33916, in the East 1 high school subzone. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods Edison Park, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute Edison Park is a 100-acre city historic district off McGregor Boulevard in ZIP 33901, with 186 properties on the city's historic inventory. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks, commute Fort Myers' McGregor Boulevard side runs from Edison Park south past Colonial Boulevard in ZIPs 33901, 33907 and 33919: 7,989 residential addresses. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods Midtown, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute Midtown is a 249-acre city land use district south of downtown Fort Myers in ZIP 33901, planned for up to 70 homes an acre before bonuses. Updated Oct. 8, 2026 · 5 min read Neighborhoods Six Mile Cypress, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute Fort Myers' Six Mile Cypress side lies south of Colonial Boulevard and west of I-75 in ZIPs 33966 and 33912: 7,680 residential addresses. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods The Forum, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute The Forum is a 706-acre development east of I-75 and north of Colonial Boulevard in ZIP 33905, with 2,678 residential addresses and Forum Park. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 5 min read Neighborhoods Treeline, Fort Myers: homes, schools, parks and commute The Treeline side of Fort Myers lies east of I-75 and south of Colonial Boulevard in ZIP 33913, including Arborwood and Pelican Preserve. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods Winkler Avenue area, Fort Myers: homes, schools and commute The Winkler Avenue area runs from US 41 to I-75 north of Colonial Boulevard: 12,351 residential addresses, 78% of them apartment or condo units. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 6 min read Neighborhoods Fort Myers vs Cape Coral vs Estero vs Fort Myers Beach compared Fort Myers' city tax rate was 6.5000 mills for 2025, against 5.1471 in Cape Coral, 1.0294 in Fort Myers Beach and 0.7300 in Estero. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 7 min read Public schools Fort Myers public schools: every school, zone and report card The 22 public schools on the Fort Myers list: addresses, grades, enrollment, 2026 Florida grades and zones. School District of Lee County: 239-334-1102. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 8 min read