The riverfront downtown Fort Myers district make this an attractive destination for conventions.

A group led by Miami Heat president Pat Riley is putting on a full-court press
for a 1,500 hotel room and gaming resort stretching from Colonial Boulevard to
State Road 82 just east of Interstate 75 in Fort Myers.

But  is Riley’s power drive toward the goal a slam dunk or a low percentage shot?

As  the 2012 Legislature’s winter session approaches, partisans in the casino
gambling wars are choosing up sides.

On  one side: those who say gaming would bring jobs and tax revenue to a state
where gambling is allowed in every Publix and 7-Eleven.

On  the other: opponents fearful gambling could forever destroy the Sunshine
State’s family-friendly reputation.

Which  team prevails could determine whether Riley succeeds or fails.

Meanwhile,  Riley’s team in Fort Myers is pushing forward with a petition drive that would
put a referendum on the November 2012 ballot amending Lee County’s charter to
allow a casino if the state grants a permit. If voters choose to change the
charter, it would not require approval of the county commission. Continue reading ““Viva Fort Myers” Plans for a new Casino in Fort Myers” »

Turn the hourglass and watch the sands of time trickle back to the past of Fort Myers Beach. Return to the time when pirates buried treasure, Spaniards built forts, Indians hunted on Fort Myers Beach,

We invite you to visit our family island. Over 1.8 million annual visitors enjoy the beaches, fishing, shopping, dining, golf, tennis and entertainment on the sandy shores. Fort Myers Beach gained a reputation as the World’s Safest Beach because of no undertow and shallow water. People can walk the entire 7-mile length of the island along its sandy shores.

History

Turn the hourglass and watch the sands of time trickle back to the past of Fort Myers Beach. Return to the time when pirates buried treasure, Spaniards built forts, Indians hunted on Fort Myers Beach, homesteaders staked their claims, shrimpers netted pink gold, a hurricane severed a land connection and mosquito hordes clouded the air.

The last homesteader staked his claim in Estero Island in 1914. Leroy Lemoreaux cleared his land and survived by growing vegetables and fishing. Continue reading “FT Myers Beach Area Information” »

Universal Vacations announced Monday they are offering a brand new iPad to one of their fans through Facebook, the offer is valid through June 30th 2011

Universal Vacations announced Monday they are offering a brand new iPad to one of their fans through Facebook, the offer is valid through June 30^th 2011, anyone who clicks on the Universal Vacations fan page between now and June 30^th will be entered into a draw for the brand new Apple iPad 2 which is being launched this Friday by Apple. 

Universal Vacations offer Fort Myers vacation homes, Fort Myers Beach rentals, with offices in New Port Richey, Sarasota/Bradenton, Fort Myers Beach and from its head office in Fort Myers.

Here is a quote from Apple CEO Steve Jobs at last week’s iPad 2 launch  “last Wednesday that 2011 will be the “year of iPad 2“. That may be true, but there are also a number of other tablets either currently being sold or slated to launch this year like Xoom and Galaxy Tab. All of this is giving PC makers concern as a report from Gartner is saying demand for PCs in the next 2 years will weaken”

Don’t miss your chance to own one of these fantastic tablets.

Click here to go to Universal’s FaceBook page