We took a day trip starting with Punta Gorda then Fort Myers and ended with a wonderful dinner in Naples. We weren't too impressed with Punta Gorda, so we continued on into Fort Myers. Originally settled as Fort Harvie in 1850 in response to continued raids by the Seminole Indians, it was later renamed Fort Myers. It served as a Union fort during the Civil War, before being abandoned in 1865. Naples, at the southwestern tip of Florida is home to upscale residences and businesses.
Punta Gorda translated means "Fat Point". It's main claim to fame is that it was the end of a rail line that delivered its' main commodity, Phosphate. The city suffered massive destruction from Hurricane Charley in 2004 and since has undergone a rebuilding process.
Of note is this awesome sculpture by Peter "Wolf" Toth. It is one of 75 sculptures known as the Whispering Giants dedicated to Native Americans. Toth has created at least one sculpture in all 50 States. Florida has three. He never charges for his inspiring work.
Fort Myers consists of many beautiful and upscale buildings, a huge City owned marina and many parks.
If you look closely, you can see all the boats in the marina below these towers overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
We finally made it south to Naples, one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. It boasts the sixth highest per capita income and the second highest proportion of millionaires in America.
Dolphins swim right alongside the Naples pier. Fishing off the pier is above average, and the area around the pier is noted for it's fine romantic dining.
This can be yours for a mere $40 million dollars. We'll keep our coach....
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