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Fort Myers

American  
[mahy-erz] / ˈmaɪ ərz /

noun

  1. a city on the W coast of Florida.


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The sprawling exurban community east of Fort Myers is booming, with growth that is moving faster than its roads, water lines and services can handle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers are reporting delays averaging more than 90 minutes because of thunderstorms, and Miami International and Orlando Airports were both reporting ground stops.

From Barron's Mar. 15, 2026

The Law Office of Conrad Willkomm, which has offices in Fort Myers and Naples, Fla., offers advice to people in your position.

From MarketWatch Mar. 11, 2026

Root is a Fort Myers, Fla., native who was the No. 31-ranked recruit in the state coming out of high school, according to Perfect Game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2025

“There’s a Catholic school up in Fort Myers, but that’s a long ways off. Was he wearing a uniform, this kid? Because the nuns make everybody wear uniforms.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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