Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

09/14/2026

Accommodation partners, help your guests plan ahead!

Work has begun at Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach parking locations to make our beach amenities more resilient. Expect parking and amenity impacts during construction, but all beach access points remain open.

Here is how you can help:
* Share parking updates with your front desk and guest services teams.
* Share Park & Ride options for inland properties.
* Run your beach shuttle during closures if you have one.

Stay tuned for the latest Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach parking updates.

09/11/2026

Every year during Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, visitors have the chance to listen to great music, hear the stories behind the songs, and support local businesses throughout Lee County.

Want to be a part of it? There’s still time to submit your deal and be part of the experiences we’re helping visitors discover.

Have a deal to share? Submit yours today to [email protected]

Don’t forget you and your friends can go catch some of the free performances too.

09/10/2026

Last night was a special one at the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. 🏆

We’re incredibly proud to bring home two Flagler Awards. A Henry Award, the highest honor in its category, for our Neighborhood Email Series, and a Bronze Award for our Just Feels Right print campaign.

We’re grateful to everyone who helps us tell our destination’s story every day.

09/08/2026

💦 Making a splash with our partners! After nearly four years, the splash pads at Lakes Park are officially open again. The newly rebuilt space features interactive water features, shaded areas and play spaces designed for families to enjoy.

The VCB was proud to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this milestone.

Have an event coming up? Reach out to us today!

09/04/2026

Staring at your content calendar wondering what to post next? 👀

Swipe through for a little inspiration, then save this post for your next content-planning slump. We also won’t mind if you share it with a friend who could use it. 😉

Remember, the best stories are often hiding in plain sight. They are all the local favorites we sometimes take for granted, unexpected details, and behind-the-scenes insights only you can share!

09/02/2026

Give your guests something delicious to look forward to this September🍝

Sizzle Dining is back, serving up fixed-price meals at participating restaurants across Southwest Florida all month long… and 50+ of them are in Lee County!

Share the good news with your guests. They can use this opportunity to discover new dining spots or revisit old favorites at exceptional value.

Check out the link in our bio for the list of participating restaurants to share with your guests (…and use for yourself!)

09/02/2026

Important information to share with your guests going forward as our beach amenities become more resilient.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Please help us welcome our new Director of Communications, Matthew Cummings.

With a background spanning corporate communications, education, radio, and local government, he brings a wealth of experience and a passion for storytelling that connects with multiple audiences. We’re happy he’s joined the team!

08/28/2026

Major publications are talking about us and we love what they’re saying! Our PR team and agency partners at MMGY Global work nonstop pitching stories and hosting press to make coverage like this happen.

Below are a just a few examples of recent articles that feature our destination:

✅ 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4 Ways To Escape, Unplug, And Recharge In Fort Myers, Florida
✅ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 + 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: These Are the 8 Best Trips to Take in Your 60s — from Ranch Stays to River Cruises
✅ 𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥: 5 Dreamy Islands in Florida With Dolphins, Historic Towns, and Stone Crab Meal
✅𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: The Top 10 Islands to Visit in 2026, According to Expedia