A major preservation project is underway at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Crews are replacing the wooden roof on Thomas Edison's main winter home, a task that hasn't been ...

And the event, taking place April 2-3 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers, offers so much more to those residing near the winter home of Thomas Edison and the surrounding ...

Considered Fort Myers' main downtown area, the River District is filled with things to do, see and eat. Take a stroll through the brick-paved streets to admire the early 1900s buildings, including ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Back in 1885, Thomas Edison was one of the original snowbirds after building a winter estate on Florida's southwest coast. His home, known as the Seminole lodge, became a ...

The Edison Festival of Light and its annual parade started in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Back then, it was called the Pageant of Light.

The Edison Festival of Light and its annual parade started in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Back then, it was called the Pageant of Light ...

Open since 1917, the mega-popular and walkable Fort Myers Country Club muni is a Donald Ross masterpiece in the heart of the city. Thomas Edison played here plenty back in the 1920’s and had a ...

Fort Myers is a vibrant coastal city located in southwest Florida. ... such as the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter estates, ... The 11 Rudest Things You Can Do In Someone Else’s House, ...

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates — the former winter homes of inventor Thomas Edison and car manufacturer Henry Ford — have a staff of 90 employees, Cosden says.

Members of the Fort Myers High School marching band take part in the 2024 Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade in downtown Fort Myers on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.