Henry Ford’s Fort Myers home was known as “The Mangoes.” Next door, his buddy Thomas Edison called his own collection of houses “Seminole Lodge.” Now — a century later — those side-by-side winter ...

The Edison Festival of Light began in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Eighty eight years later, the festival is back and still going strong.

It's named after a famous Fort Myers arts matron, but many people still don’t know about the lush botanical gardens next to ...

Another Christmas has come and gone. The presents are all unwrapped and some have already been returned. And despite the Amazons and Walmarts of the world, you probably found yourself in a mall at ...

The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns Saturday, Feb. 21, to downtown Fort Myers. Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 event. What is the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade? It’s ...

The Edison Festival of Light is an annual, multi-week event in Fort Myers celebrating inventor Thomas Edison. Festivities include parades, a 5K race, car shows, and a garden festival. The event honors ...

The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns Saturday, Feb. 21, to downtown Fort Myers. Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 event. It’s one of the biggest night parades in the ...