Ft. Myers Beach is more affordable and casual, while Naples is more upscale and expensive, although there can be some bargains to be found. Both have beautiful beaches, shopping, restaurants, bars, etc.

Is Naples nicer than Fort Myers?

Naples has it hands down over Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach. Better beaches, restaurants, shops, etc.

Does Fort Myers have nice beaches?

The Fort Myers area has long been a tourist attraction for its sun-soaked beaches and warm, clear waters lapping at soft white sands. Layer on a wide variety of reasonably priced accommodation, good dining options, and fun things to do, and the combination is almost irresistible.

Is the water clear in Fort Myers Beach?

The water on Fort Myers beach is very calm, shallow, and reasonably clear. This is what youll see while driving down off the bridge into the Times Square area of Fort Myers Beach. The Pelican Pier as viewed from the public access at Lynn Hall Memorial Park.

Is Fort Myers wealthy?

The per capita income in Fort Myers in 2018 was $29,991, which is middle income relative to Florida, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $119,964 for a family of four. However, Fort Myers contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

What is better Naples or Sanibel Island?

Sanibel is beautiful but its Naples all the way for me . Lots more choice of shops, bars, restaurants, beaches - all within a couple of miles and walking distance if you stay in old Naples. If its for the beach & nature go for sanibel.

Who is the richest person in Fort Myers?

Shahid Khan, 66, once again ranks as the richest man in Southwest Florida. At No. 158 on the Forbes list, his net worth is valued at $8.2 billion.

Where is red tide the worst in Florida?

Its been like that for much of the summer at beaches in the Tampa Bay region and across Southwest Florida, where the harmful algal blooms known as a red tide have killed more than 600 tons of marine life, according to local officials.