Category: Fort Myers

Museums, Swamps and Native American History Await in Lee County, Florida

When my wife, Fyllis, and I arrived in Lee County, Florida, weeks after it was devastated by Hurricane Ian, we expected the worst, and our first impression supported that fear. Beachfront lots previously occupied by houses were empty, victims of wind and water. Some homes that escaped being obliterated had gaping holes in their roofs…


Oldest Restaurant in Fort Myers Celebrates 70 Years

FORT MYERS, Fla.–In 1952, Christine and R.V. Green had a vision of serving a home-cooked meal to farmers who delivered produce to the farmers’ market before returning to their inland Florida homes. Now, 70 years later, their dream lives on through Betsy Barnwell and her family. On April 30, Farmers Market, the oldest restaurant in Fort Myers,…