Henry Ford’s Fort Myers home was known as “The Mangoes.” Next door, his buddy Thomas Edison called his own collection of houses “Seminole Lodge.” Now — a century later — those side-by-side winter ...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Back in 1885, Thomas Edison was one of the original snowbirds after building a winter estate on Florida's southwest coast. His home, known as the Seminole lodge, became a winter ...
More than 200,000 people visit Fort Myers' Edison and Ford Winter Estates every year. But now some unwanted visitors are shutting down the popular tourist attraction — for a few days, at least. Blame ...
The Edison and Ford Winter Estates' Holiday Nights is a 50-year-old tradition in Fort Myers. Planning for the thousands of lights begins in January, and installation starts in October. A team of over ...
Caribbean Chillers, a Buffett tribute band led by Jason Webb, will perform the legendary musician's greatest hits.
A Fort Myers Beach home sold for $6.9 million, topping the list of most expensive homes sold in Lee County in December 2025. All ten of the top sales were for properties priced over $2.4 million. The ...
Many years ago, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford would spend their winters in balmy Fort Myers, Florida, and it’s easy to see why: gorgeous beaches, lots of sunshine and, of course, warm days. During your ...