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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coffee in hand, Fort Myers? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️ In today's newsletter: Also on today's calendar: Christmas Bazaar and 9 more events. Today's ...

It's Season 2026: the annual influx of snowbirds and tourists joining full-time residents to enjoy Southwest Florida's subtropical weather and festive entertainment scene. It's the time of year that ...

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates, featuring the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, are a popular tourist attraction in Southwest Florida. The Estates include the friends' former homes, ...