Note: The following is an edited excerpt from a June 4, 2016, article in the News-Press headlined “A story of loves, golf and Fort Myers history” by Craig Handel. She lived in two worlds, had three ...
FORT MYERS, FL — The Jim Crow era in Fort Myers, spanning from 1885 to 1930, will be the focus of a free public presentation next month. Hosted by the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society (SWFAS), ...
A historic home on First Street in Fort Myers stands as a testament to the past, having graced the area for 118 years. The house, built in 1907 by Frederick Miller, retains its original wood siding ...