Visit Fort Myers has issued a release announcing that the area is recovering and rebuilding from the impact of Hurricane Ian, the Category 4 hurricane that hit the Southwest Florida on 28SEP.
Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods include Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Matlacha, Boca Grande & Outer Islands, North Fort Myers, Alva, Buckingham and Lehigh Acres.
For more information about the destination, visit visitfortmyers.com
For information about accommodations and attractions that are currently open, please go to VisitFortMyers.com/open.
As information is rapidly changing and there may be limited availability, the tourism authority recommends checking hours, and amenities with the individual businesses on their status.
Sanibel Island Causeway Re-opens Ahead of Schedule
In Shellcast, the podcast of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith and John Lai, president, and CEO of Sanibel Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce, talk about the 19OCT reopening of the Sanibel Causeway, restoring access to residents and construction crews just three weeks after Hurricane Ian.
The Causeway’s reopening marks a significant milestone in Lee County’s recovery.
Watch the whole episode at youtube.com/watch?v=IxaDwVt-mlk&t=19s
Lee Parks open multiple locations
Following assessments by Lee County Parks and Recreation, multiple locations are now open. Check leeparks.org for a list, hours and amenities.
Hotel re-openings include:
- The Marriott Sanibel Harbour in Fort Myers
- marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rswsb-marriott-sanibel-harbour-resort-and-spa/overview
- The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
- westincapecoral.com
- Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs
- hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hyatt-regency-coconut-point-resort-and-spa/naprn
Attractions and entertainment re-openings include:
Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers
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edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/rhythm-on-the-river-3
Wonder Gardens
The 86-year-old attraction in Bonita Springs wondergardens.org
College basketball: Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off tickets on sale
Returning Thanksgiving week at Suncoast Credit Union Arena.
For schedule and tickets, visit www.fortmyerstipoff.com
Rockin’ on the River continues
Luminary Hotel & Co. and the Rockin’ on the River free concert series continues at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. The series will run through DEC.
Visit CaloosaSoundAmp.com for ticket information.
Holiday Events
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” in the Main Theatre
“Ha! Ha! Ho! The Holiday Show” in Off Broadway Palm
“Santa Claus the Musical” in the Children’s Theatre
broadwaypalm.com
47th Annual Holiday Nights at Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
“Holidays on the Riverfront” 25NOV - 01JAN
EdisonFord.org
River District Holidays, downtown Fort Myers 2022
myriverdistrict.com/events
Support hospitality workers
Many hospitality workers in the Fort Myers area have lost homes, jobs, cars and more. Many guests and members of the industry from all over the world have contacted Visit Forty Myers asking for ways they can assist in their recovery.
Contributions to the SWFL Relief Fund directly support hospitality workers on Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva islands, Pine Island, Matlacha, Boca Grande and the outer islands, and in Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Alva, Buckingham, and Lehigh Acres.
