CENTER OF ACTIVITY
The community’s center of activity at the northern end of the island is known locally as "Times Square".  The Matanza sky bridge joins Fort Myers Beach with the Mainland.  Once you cross Matanza Pass Bridge, you enter a quaint shopping & dining district that encompasses a pedestrian-friendly walkway, street entertainers, and Lynn Hall & Bowditch Parks.

ISLAND DINING
Enjoy your favorite beverage on the deck of a local chickee bar on the beach or venture into one of many air-conditioned gulfside eateries for a taste of local fare. You’ll find island dining to be everything you imagined.  Stuffed grouper!  Thck & juicy steaks!  Scrumptous burgers!  Frozen Margaritas!  And because the island is well-known for its shrimping industry and shrimp fleets, shrimp & seafood are as fresh as they are abundant!

ISLAND SHOPPING
Shell shops, surf shops, unique gift boutiques and souvenir stands are located on both ends of the island and also inbetween.  There are two grocery stores, a pharmacy, Medical center, hotels, motels, condominiums, timeshares, marinas, and bike & boat rentals -- all within walking distance!

CITY SERVICES
Transportation on the island is simple. You are never more than a few steps to a nearby trolley stop.  Island trolleys travels the full length of Estero Boulevard - which is the main thoroughfare on the island - and pick up every 15 minutes.  Visit the Fort Myers Beach Theatre and enjoy beer, wine and great food while watching your favorite movie!  Check out a book or magazine from the Fort Myers Beach Public Library which has more than 10,000 books and magazines for your reading pleasure.  Fort Myers Beach Elementary School is home to 200 students and involves itself in various community projects to Keep Lee County Beautiful.  High-speed hydroplanes get you to Key West in just 3-1/2 hours from the Fort Myers Beach dock.   Go to Moss Marine where you can board the Big M Casino for a day or evening trip of gambiling!  Enjoy slots, gaming tables & bingo! 

No wonder Fort Myers Beach is becoming one of the most popular spots in the SW Florida!  With so much to offer for even the youngest visitor, Fort Myers Beach has everything a SW Florida visitor needs to enjoy their vacation or their year-round vacation home!