The best way to get around Fort Myers is by car. With the closest beach about 15 miles south of downtown, a car will facilitate your fun – plus, the alternatives may give you a headache.

Here are 25 fun things to do this week in SW FL, including classic rockers 38 Special, the new Storytelling Festival and St.

(This story has been updated to correct the date of the grand parade.) Hundreds of kids waved from elaborate floats, marched in school bands, danced, clogged and rode around in decorated strollers ...

The Downtown Fort Myers St. Patrick’s Day Block Party will ... "Hold On Loosely," “Caught Up In You" and "Rockin' Into The Night.” Guitarist/singer Don Barnes is the only original member ...