More: Edison Festival Junior Parade photos: Floats, marching bands and a LOT of kids This Saturday (Feb. 17) will be the next edition of the popular parade in Fort Myers and downtown Fort Myers.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is ranked #2 out of 13 things to do in Fort Myers. See pictures and our review of Edison and Ford Winter ... the historic estates are now on display for visitors.

Wednesday April 9; Garden Tour. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers . 9:00 am . Step Into History Digital Edition: In Defense of Fort Myers ...

Both cities were influenced by similar early settlement patterns and relied heavily on water travel and trading posts.

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 ...

A statue of Mina Miller Edison, an Akron native, on the grounds of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Henry Ford bought the house next to the Edisons in 1916; it was opened to the ...

The landmark Ford and Edison museum in Fort Myers along the Caloosahatchee River survived Hurricane Ian’s onslaught in Southwest Florida, but did have some damage.

Edison Festival of Light 5K Run. This 3.1-mile race travels through downtown Fort Myers and along Cleveland Avenue. More than 1,400 people take part every year. 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.