The Edison Awards returns to Fort Myers (winknews.com) — The Edison Awards are returning to Fort Myers, celebrating innovation and honoring key figures in artificial intelligence and education.

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 ...

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is ranked #2 out of 13 things to do in Fort Myers. See pictures and our review of Edison and Ford Winter Estates.

A statue of Mina Miller Edison, an Akron native, on the grounds of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Henry Ford bought the house next to the Edisons in 1916; it was opened to the ...

Are friends or relatives coming to visit you? Here's a bucket list of must-see places to take them in the Fort Myers. Bonita Springs area.

The city of Fort Myers awarded a contract Monday, August 21, 2023, to continue operating the Edison Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Center after a spirited contest that included a Tampa-based company ...

The Edison restaurant is a staple in the Fort Myers community, however; the future is of the establishment is now in question. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this ...

The Edison Festival of Light is set to illuminate downtown Fort Myers this weekend. With excitement building for this beloved event, law enforcement is working diligently to ensure everyone’s ...

Thomas Edison moved to Fort Myers in 1885 as a winter resident. 20. Edison’s friend, legendary carmaker Henry Ford, eventually bought a house next door in 1916.

The landmark Ford and Edison museum in Fort Myers along the Caloosahatchee River survived Hurricane Ian’s onslaught in Southwest Florida, but did have some damage.

The Edison Festival of Light began 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. 2.