FOOD/DRINK
Bennett’s Fresh Roast – 2011 Bayside Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | (239) 332-0077
Bennett’s Fresh Roast is the area’s hottest and most talked about coffee and donut shop. Owned and operated by long-time radio personality C. David Bennett, the store is located just off West First Street in downtown Fort Myers. [website: www.bennettsfreshroast.com]
First Watch – 2059 Altamont Av, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | (239) 461-9765
First Watch offers an appetizing assortment of menu items, from traditional breakfast and lunch favorites to our own irresistible specialties. Health conscience since their inception, their “Healthier Side” features a variety of delicious options. [website: www.firstwatch.com]
Oasis – 2260 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | (239) 334-1566
A local favorite for over 25 years, Oasis is a friendly “Mom & Pop” locally owned and operated. Menu items range from fruit salads to burgers to patty melts… Omelettes to pancakes to breakfast burritos… [website: www.oasisatfortmyers.com]
Starbucks – 1514 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | (239) 334-1094
Starbucks is the largest coffee house in the world. They sell drip brewed coffee, espresso based hot drinks, other hot and cold drinks, coffee beans, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, panini, pastry, snacks and items such as tumblers and mugs. [website: www.starbucks.com]
SHOPPING
Bell Tower Shops – Daniels Parkway & US 41, Fort Myers, FL 33907 | (239) 489-1221
The Bell Tower Shops is a 340,000 square foot, open-air center with an exceptional collection of specialty retailers. Bell Tower Shops offers a wide selection of upscale shopping, dining, and is home to a 20 screen cinema. This extensively landscaped center is highlighted by it’s beautiful architecture. It is located on the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41. [website: www.thebelltowershops.com]
Tanger Outlets – 20350 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers | (239) 454-1974
Shop over 43 brand name outlets near the beaches in Fort Myers! [website: http://www.tangeroutlet.com/fortmyers]
West Marine – 1520 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907 | (239) 275-6077 or 12901 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL33919 | (239) 481-7447
Sells a selection of boating and marine parts, supplies, accessories, apparel, and small boats and trailers. [website: http://www.westmarine.com]
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Edison Home/Ford Estate – 2530 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | (239) 334-7419
The Edison Estate was deeded to the City of Fort Myers by Mrs. Thomas (Mina) Edison in 1947 and opened to the public later that year. The Ford Estate was purchased by the Estates in 1988 and opened to the public in 1990. A new non-profit corporation operates both properties, which are owned by the City of Fort Myers. [website: http://www.efwefla.org]