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Encyclopedia > Lee Island Coast

Lee Island Coast is a beach community in southwestern State nickname: Everglade State, Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17.9%) Population (2000)  - Population 15,982,378 (4th)  - Density... Florida, The word Usa has more than one meaning: U.S.A. - The United States of America Usa, Oita - A city in Japan This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. If an article link referred you here, you... USA. The region includes Fort Myers is a city located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,208. It is the county seat of Lee County6. Established in 1886, Fort Myers is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway... Fort Myers, Official seal of the city of Sanibel Sanibel is a city located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,064. The city is on Sanibel Island on the Gulf coast of southwestern Florida, and is linked to the mainland by... Sanibel, Captiva is an unincorporated town located on Captiva Island in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total year-roundpopulation of 379. The town suffered serious damage due to Hurricane Charley in August 2004. Geography Captiva is located at 26°315 North, 82°11... Captiva, Cape Coral is a city located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 102,286. Cape Coral (known locally as the Cape) was built over 40 years ago by two land speculators, the Rosen brothers, who believed that the propertys... Cape Coral, Bonita Springs is a city located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,797. Geography Bonita Springs is located at 26°2059 North, 81°4727 West (26.349654, _81.790937)1. According to the United States Census Bureau... Bonita Springs, Estero is a census-designated place located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 9,503. Geography Estero is located at 26°2556 North, 81°4834 West (26.432237, -81.809447)1. According to the United States Census Bureau... Estero, Note: For the place in Lee County, see the town of Pine Island Center on the island of Pine Island. Pine Island is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 64. Geography Pine Island is located... Pine Island, Boca Grande is a small residential community on Gasparilla Island, South West Florida. It is a part of Charlotte County, Florida Its name - essentially Big Mouth - comes from the mouth of the waterway, called Boca Grande Pass at the southern tip of the island. Boca Grande enjoys a degree of... Boca Grande, North Fort Myers is a census-designated place located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 40,214. Geography North Fort Myers is located at 26°4211 North, 81°534 West (26.702918, -81.884360)1. According to the... North Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres is a census-designated place located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 33,430. Geography Lehigh Acres is located at 26°3630 North, 81°3821 West (26.608403, -81.639224)1. According to the United States... Lehigh Acres.


In February 2005, the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau dropped "Lee Island Coast" from its advertising, in favour of "the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel". [1] (http://cityguide.news-press.com/fe/Calendar/Stories/030925_tourism.asp)


External links

  • Official tourism website (http://www.leeislandcoast.com)

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Lee County, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1697 words)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2000, the population of Lee County was 440,888.
Lee County is the sole county in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lee County's main newspaper is the Fort Myers News-Press.
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The peninsula was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the coast on April 2, 1513, during Pascua Florida, a Spanish term for the Easter season.
This is frequently due to "onshore flow," or a collision of sea breezes from the east and west coasts.
Transplanted Northerners are prominent on the West Coast, particularly in the Tampa suburbs.
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