We had an appointment at the Fort Myers SS Office and I never thought I'd be leaving a 5 star…read morereview for a government office but I have to now. We dreaded going in to simply change our address expecting the need to go through bureaucratic nightmare but what we got was fast service, a friendly and helpful representative and we were amazed at how smoothly it all went.

We had an appointment and were in and out ahead of schedule! Very organized, knowledgeable and…read morehelpful! Thank you to the wonderful man who assisted us at #7 today for our 9:10 a.m. appointment.

Yesterday (December 11), a bill in the mail for crossing the Cape Coral Bridge (on May 13)…read more Weird because I have a NC Quick Pass and they usually just charge that. I've been charged for crossing the bridge before and a number of times that week. So why send a bill SIX MONTHS LATER? Seriously? Frustrating because there is a $3.00 "Admin Fee." This is literally highway robbery! Your transponder reader couldn't read my transponder so I get hit with a 150% surcharge? Heck, why not make the "Admin Fee" $10.00 or $100.00? I'll just pay it (and complain here) because it's just not worth the hassle of fighting for $3.00. And who would I fight anyway? They refer me to the NC Quick Pass people to dispute the toll. Why would NC care about fixing an issue with a Florida toll? [Review 20901 overall - 1792 in Florida - 1885 of 2023.]

Spoke to a woman today who was very rude. I didn't get her name because she had me so mad I just…read morewanted to get off the phone. I would say she had a Jamaican accent. I worked at a credit union for 35 years in customer service and marketing. Her attitude was totally unacceptable. I agreed with the toll just was trying to figure out why the transponder didn't work after it was recently updated. She was of no help. I am seeing lots of other bad reviews for Leeway Service Center. Maybe one bad apple spoiled the whole bunch. Suanne Brown, Cape Coral

Always friendly staff Clean and smells fresh…read moreKids area has plenty of activities to keep them engaged A lot of tables and chairs for quiet reading or studying Several available computers Will continue to come here!

Founded in 1964, the system has 13 branches. The Lakes…read moreRegional Library has been reopened since May 6. The library since Hurricane Ian has been used with FEMA, the SBA as a Disaster Recovery Center. The library staff has co-located now at the location to provide all library services.

I needed to get my fingerprints to prove who I was I needed a few copies of things they needed to…read moresee to prove that I was me, but they couldn't make me any copies with a fax machine right there in the lobby besides that no problems at all

I have always Supported Law Enforcement, but my recent transactions (Victim of Auto Accident) with…read morethis Department has me Pissed! Rude Deputy (Ignorant, Inbreed Looking Punk), shouldn't have been working with the public on that day, he was an angry fool! Treating the Victims horribly, especially when they just went through something so Trumatic is nonsensical to me! It didn't get any better when the two Detectives showed up, they came out of their SUV's with pissed looks on their faces, it was around Dinner Time, I guess their dinners got interrupted (Trust Me, They Could Afford Missing A Few Meal's) Then going to the Headquarters to get the Crash Report, it was no better, the People are Miseriable to deal with! I have Supported This Agency for Year's, plus a Lee County Tax payer of 36 years! I now I understand why People Distrust and Dislike Blue! It's a Shame, but they bring it upon themselves! It's Smells from the Head Down!

I still remember clearly my first chamber event. It was sold out and I waited in the lobby in hopes…read moreof a no show so I could take their seat. Luckily it happened. By the time I left the meeting I had received compliments on my business card and had a strong lead for a new customer. Since that day I've built many personal and professional relationships by volunteering on various committees at the chamber. There are several events each month, some free, some require low-cost admission. Leadership Next is a subgroup within the chamber for young professionals. Women in Business is another subgroup for female entrepreneurs and professionals to network (and smart men attend too!). From the golf tournament, to SWFL Craft Beer Week, educational lunch seminars, Business before Breakfast and the annual awards, there's something for everyone.

The staff at Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is very friendly and helpful. They have an answer for…read moreany question you should have about Fort Myers and know how to make you feel welcomed to the city. The website is very functional and kept up to date featuring their calendar, where you can always find special events and what's happening in Fort Myers whether it's a simple luncheon and meeting or a parade. - John Campion Campion Landscaping & Grading

BEDS WERE SO UNCOMFORTABLE! The other guest were incredibly…read morerude and the complimentary clothes looked horrible. The food was like school food and I didn't even get my own shower. Lee county you should be ashamed, definitely not somewhere you would want be for more than a few minutes.

I got stabbed, and the inmates tried to kiss me!…read more Very dissatisfied by the fact 69 wasn't there to kiss me : (

Kami was amazing and helped me out so much with my change of…read moreaddress!!!! I will definitely recommend her and this place to anyone!

I've only ever had issues at this place long ago when I tried to get my drivers license the lady…read morewho was helping me asked me for my insurance so I grabbed my insurance card and instead of putting it on the upper portion of the counter I slid it over to her on the lower half so she didn't have to reach for it and she said I threw it at her and then kicked me out next time I went in there. I had to deal with her again and she made it a very hard time, but I was able to get what I needed done. I just recently went back in there today after talking with them on the phone multiple times I was told that I just needed to come in and sign a piece of paperwork and pay $32 and I was good to go. She then proceeds to do everything in her power to stop me from being able to do. My transaction tells me that I have to go get a court order proven ownership. Meanwhile, I called beforehand and they never said anything about that and she would not let the other lady who was the lady actually helping me issue my license plate because according to only her I need to go get a court order proving ownership which is absolute crazy. She is an awful lady. You'll know exactly who I'm talking about if you ever go there. You give a miserable person the tiniest bit of power they start abusing it

I had to report for Jury Duty selection here. I needed to be there by 8am the day after MLK…read moreHoliday. First thing you need to know is that to gain entry, you'll be going through a security screening very similar to that of TSA's security procedures at airports. The Deputies manning these stations were professional and thorough. It didn't take long. Reminder, no drinks can be brought through the checkpoint. After a successful screening, I found the Jurors waiting room and found a seat in a large room that could probably accommodate 300 people. I'd say the room was probably 60% filled and over the next 2 hours, at different times, a bailiff or deputy would take a large group upstairs to where 1 of 3 Judges would be starting court proceedings by first selecting Jurors. Before this however, we received important information from workers in the waiting room such as parking, reimbursement, cell phone policy, and cafeteria location. Everyone was professional and helpful. (BTW, there's a special designated parking lot, free for Jurors. You only need to show your summons to the gate attendant in order to park there. It's about a block and a half away.) I was in the third group called. We went up to the 7th floor where a circuit court Judge was planning on trying a felony case. The Judge was very well spoken, had a genuine enthusiasm for his work, and explained in as simplest of terms as possible what the jurors selection would entail. Two attorneys for the state, as well as two attorneys for the defendant, were given chances to question all 41 of us in what is known as "voir dire", in order to finalize the selection of Jurors. Just before 5pm they selected 7 Jurors out of our group. I was not one of them. Just before releasing us, the Judge thanked us and stated that we had fulfilled our Jurors Summons obligations for 1 year. My overall experience was very positive. Every one was very helpful, positive, and professional. The building and rooms are very clean and modern. One should bring a jacket or sweater as the rooms are quite cool. Hours are: Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Ok I'm here and it's not my ideal way to spend a day . It's super cold, so if you get a jury…read moresummons, definitely bring a jacket. Staff is helpful with checking you in, explaining reimbursement of parking, where bathrooms, vending machines and cafeteria is. Watched a video on the court process as well as a judge made a presentation. Now just waiting to see if my group gets called. Really well organized and the staff was super nice and helpful. If you lose your summons they can still check you in if you have ID with you . Of course only a judge can excuse people from jury duty but people still asked. Think I'm going to be here all day.... Well at least they have HGTV on.....

Lee County began taking shape long before its official creation in 1887, when it was formed out of…read moremassive Monroe County and named after the famous Confederate general after residents pushed for a government that wasn't anchored down south in Key West. The area had already seen centuries of Calusa presence, later Seminole settlement, and the rise of Cuban fishing ranchos along the coast during the Spanish period. Today the county stretches across a wide sweep of Southwest Florida, with Fort Myers as its historic seat and Cape Coral as its largest and fastest growing city. With family living in Cape Coral for several years now, it has made Cape Coral and Fort Myers among my most reviewed cities (over 200 each!). The county's history has become something I have encountered not just in books but in the rhythm of family visits and familiar streets. The Lee County Courthouse, completed in 1915, stands as one of the county's most recognizable civic buildings. Its architecture leans toward the restrained classical style that early twentieth century Florida favored, with a symmetrical facade and a sense of grounded permanence that young counties often wanted to project. Built just before the region's major growth spurts, the courthouse became a visual anchor as Fort Myers expanded around it. Even now, the building carries that early ambition in its proportions and materials, offering a quiet reminder of the county's transition from frontier settlement to established Gulf Coast community. The grounds are busy with war memorials and time capsules and the remarkable tree that has been retained and made permanent. Lee County hosts spring training for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. Cape Coral's steady rise has made it possible to watch a city grow in real time. And the courthouse, with its century of service, adds a layer of architectural continuity to a region that changes quickly. Taken together, the history, the civic architecture, and my own ties to the area make Lee County a lovely place to visit. [Round number review 1600 of 2025 - 2178 in Florida - 25148 overall]

I love architecture from the early 1900's, especially stately old courthouses. This is the Old Lee…read moreCounty Courthouse located at 2120 Main Street in Fort Myers, Florida. Lee County was named for Confederate Civil War General Robert E. Lee. The State of Florida created Lee County on May 13, 1887. At the the time the county had a population of 1,414 people. The first County Courthouse was built on this site for $3,640 in 1894. On October 26, 1914 citizens who were frustrated with the outdated courthouse tore it down and demanded a more modern facility. On April 13, 2015 the cornerstone was laid for the new courthouse which was designed by Francis J. Kennard in a Classical Revival style at a cost of a hundred thousand dollars. The new courthouse opened in 1916. In 1926 a thirty five thousand dollar addition was added to the back of the building. From 1916 to 1963, the Old Courthouse was a segregated facility. During that time African-Americans were restricted to the balcony while white citizens sat underneath. The courthouse was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The courthouse celebrated it's 100th anniversary in December of 2015. A reception was held and tours of the courthouse were given. As part of the 100th anniversary, the Lee County Clerk of the Court's office collected items for a time capsule that was sealed in the clerk's vault in the building's basement. A previous 1915 Time Capsule was discovered during a a $5,000,000 renovation in 1989. The contents are on display on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. In front of the courthouse is a two story art piece by Marlin Miller called. American Bald Eagle. Miller is an artist who is well known for carving animals out of damaged oak trees. He did a series of sculptures after Hurricane Katrina. The sculpture in front of the courthouse is a soaring American bald eagle. It was carved by chainsaw from a 200 year old oak tree that was scheduled to be cut down due to termite infestation. Miller did not charge the county for carving the piece. He started carving on June 9, 2011 and completed it five days later on June 14th. The courthouse is currently closed due to the pandemic. When it is open you can print a self guided tour map from the internet and take a self guided tour 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday.

The Attack on Fort Myers is a historic sign located in front of the Lee Public Library, The sign…read moredetails an interesting bit of Civil War History. It turns out Fort Myer was the location of the southernmost battle during the Civil War. Marker F-297 was installed in 1982 by Col. Abraham C. Myers Camp #1322, Sons of Confederate Veterans in cooperation with Department of State. After the Seminole Wars, Fort Myers was abandoned but Union soldiers moved in December 1863. Their plan was to confiscate the cattle from area ranches in order to cut off the food supply to the Confederate Army of Tennessee in Georgia. By 1865 they had stolen 4,000 head of cattle. By that time Fort Myers had become a refuge for escaped slaves and Union sympathizers. At one point there were 400 people there. In response to the cattle thefts the Confederates organized a militia to stop the raids. Among them was Capt. Francis A. Hendry who Hendry County Florida is named for. They were called the Cattle Guard Battalion or "Cow Cavalry." In early February 1865, 275 of the Cattle Guard Battalion prepared the attack Fort Myers because they learned it might be abandoned. They arrived at Fort Thompson in LaBelle Florida where they shot several black Union soldiers who were attempting to flee. They then marched on to the gates of Fort Myers. The group led by Major Footman approached the fort under the flag of truce and gave them 20 minutes to surrender. Fort commander Capt. James Doyle sent his response " "Your demand for an unconditional surrender has been received. I respectfully decline; I have force enough to maintain my position and will fight you to the last." Doyle wheeled his cannons outside the fort and began firing on the Confederates. Throughout the day both sides fired on each other. During the fighting one black Federal soldier was killed. Firing ceased at dark and the next morning, the Cattle Guard Battalion returned to Fort Meade. After defending the fort, Fort Myers was again abandoned in early March.

Did you know that the Civil War went as far south as Fort Myers? Further South even than here, but…read morethis is where we are so here's the history. This marker recalls an otherwise unimportant skirmish between Union and Confederate forces, noteworthy only because it was here in Southwest Florida. The marker reads, "In December 1863, the Army post of Fort Myers, inactive since 1858, was reoccupied. The fort served as a supply depot for the Federal blockade squadron. Troops from the fort often raided Confederate supply depots in the state's interior, since Florida beef fed the Confederate army. To discourage these raids, Confederate Major William Footman led 275 men of Florida's "Cow Cavalry" from Fort Thompson (LaBelle) to the very gates of Fort Myers. Shortly after noon of February 20, 1865, Major Footman approached the fort under a flag of truce and gave the Federals 20 minutes to surrender. After Captain James Doyle, commander of the garrison which consisted of the Union 2nd Florida Cavalry, the 110th New York Infantry, and the 2nd U.S. Colored Infantry, refused, the Confederates bombarded the fort with their field piece. They were answered by Fort Myers' three cannons. The cannonade and musketry continued until after nightfall, when Footman and his Confederates withdrew under cover of darkness. Casualties on both sides were light." [Review 13322 overall, 640 of 2020.]