Fort Myers: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Map of Florida highlighting the location of Fort Myers on the southwestern coast, near the Gulf of Mexico. The map also shows state boundaries with Alabama and Georgia, and includes surrounding bodies of water such as the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. An inset globe at the bottom left indicates the region within North America.

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