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Free download · 2026–2027 edition

The Southwest Florida Welcome Guide

A 24-page guide to living in Lee & Collier County: the communities, beaches, golf, boating, dining, healthcare, schools and the local numbers you'll need once you're here.

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What’s inside

Everything to know before you move

  • Welcome to SWFL: why Lee and Collier County keep drawing new residents, and the growth numbers behind it
  • The communities: Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel & Captiva and Pine Island compared
  • Beaches: Gulf beaches in both counties with addresses
  • Golf: how full, social, bundled and reciprocal memberships work
  • Boating & waterways: Cape Coral’s 400+ miles of canals and featured marinas with phone numbers
  • Shopping & culture: shopping districts with hours, plus performing arts venues and museums
  • Attractions, parks & nature: state parks, preserves, wildlife refuges, spring training and more
  • Dining & hotels: where to eat in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and the islands, and where to stay while you explore
  • Healthcare & education: hospital systems, urgent care, school districts and colleges
  • Settling in: how we help you buy, plus a quick-reference list of local numbers for utilities, licenses and county offices

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