Michael Jackson Figurine Fort Myers is a city located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,208. According to the 2004 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the city had a population of 52,901 (pushing past the 50,000 mark in 2003).
It is the county seat of Lee County.
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, 2004, the population estimate for the metropolitan area was 514,295.
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.

The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located in South Fort Myers, and serves Lee County, as well as neighboring Charlotte and Collier counties.
Fort Myers is located at 26°37'54" North, 81°51'26" West (26.631750, -81.857096)1
Interesting facts
The first known resident of Fort Myers was Manuel Gonzalez, a Cuban immigrant who settled there in the 19th century.
Fort Myers High School, an International Baccalaureate school, was ranked as one of the best schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine.
American Idol runner-up Vonzell Solomon graduated from Cypress Lake High School's Center for the Arts.
On August 13, 2004, Fort Myers was hit hard by Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall north of the area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 104.7 km² (40.4 mi²). 82.4 km² (31.8 mi²) of it is land and 22.2 km² (8.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.25% water.
Broadcast Television
Fort Myers has its own television market. Here are the stations.
WGCU 30 (PBS) WBBH 20 (NBC) WINK 11 (CBS) WFTX 36 (FOX) WZVN 26 (ABC) Points of interest
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
The town is the home of the Fort Myers Miracle baseball club of the Florida State League.
Famous People From Fort Myers Phillip Buchanon - NFL player Jevon Kearse - NFL player Deion Sanders - NFL player