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Historic Fort Myers has a dual mindset that perhaps can be likened to the two schools of martini drinkers—one has students who consider themselves shaken-not-stirred purists and the other has students who believe in candy-colored cocktails, the brighter and sweeter, the better. The purists usually shudder at the candy-cocktailers, and vice versa. Now replace those opposing martini camps with fans of technological progress and those who believe things were just fine the way they were, and you'll understand the dual mindset of Fort Myers. You see, inventor Thomas Alva Edison came here in 1885 to regain his health after years of incessant toil and the death of his first wife. But unlike most new arrivals, he didn't just merge quietly into the population. Rather, his presence turned the city into one big light bulb: The cows didn't know what hit 'em. Some regret the light bulb ever making its way into Fort Myers. Others couldn't care less.
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Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33908 Map Distance: 13.5 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Sundial Beach and Golf Resort
1451 Middle Gulf Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957 Map Distance: 18.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Tween Waters Inn
15951 Captiva Rd.
Captiva Island, FL 33924 Map Distance: 21.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsJ. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Dr.
Sanibel, Florida 33957 Distance: 20.9 mi. (from destination center) Description: The footpaths that branch throughout this 5,220-acre wildlife refuge are bordered by salt myrtles,... Read More
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Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay Rd.
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Distance: 18.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: The air-conditioned, narrated tram tour of the Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a great way to... Read More
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Captiva Cruises
Most cruises depart from South Seas Island Resort.
11401 Andy Rosse Ln. Captiva Island, Florida 33924 Distance: 21.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Get out on the water and feel the wind in your face. As you sail through Pine Island Sound on the... Read More
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