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In reply to the discussion: im moving to ft.myers in august [View all]

steve2470

(37,481 posts)
9. I'm not sure how good mass transit is in Ft. Myers
Fri Jun 12, 2015, 07:27 AM
Jun 2015

If it's anything like Orlando, it's not the best.

This means, you'll be driving a lot, unless you can bike to things close by or walk. Think good gas economy for your vehicle. Also, many toll roads in Florida demand coins, sometimes dollar bills if there's an attendant or some kind of E-pass you buy and affix to your windshield and keep restocked with money via your bank account or credit card.

Assume everyone you meet is right-wing, and you'll stay out of a lot of arguments. The university environment is probably much less so.

Sun block if you spend a lot of time outdoors. Air conditioning bills in the summer can be really bad, so think ways to save there (keep temp at 78 F, fans, etc).

Ask specific questions, and we can be more helpful, especially the Fort Myers residents here. Best wishes.

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im moving to ft.myers in august [View all] blueknight Jun 2015 OP
Um, it's really hot shenmue Jun 2015 #1
i know! blueknight Jun 2015 #10
If you love sharing a sauna with bugs Warpy Jun 2015 #2
That's alot of territory - edgineered Jun 2015 #3
going to try to stay in south ft myers blueknight Jun 2015 #11
FGCU is in Estero edgineered Jun 2015 #13
We went there once for Red Sox Spring training. We stayed in a hotel on the beach. NICE beach. merrily Jun 2015 #4
You will love it voteearlyvoteoften Jun 2015 #5
Lucky you! femmocrat Jun 2015 #6
You'll love the winters! Lots to do... Sancho Jun 2015 #7
Advice: Don't buy new stuff. You can get 70% off excellent stuff at the NCjack Jun 2015 #8
I'm not sure how good mass transit is in Ft. Myers steve2470 Jun 2015 #9
thanks everyone blueknight Jun 2015 #12
Found a nice place off gladiolus blueknight Jul 2015 #14
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