I&E Homes | Area Information

You’re in the heart of the Lee Island Coast.

Lee County is located in the heart of Southwest Florida. The tourist literature describes our area as the Lee Island Coast, nestled along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and no more than a short drive to a host of special locations including Naples, Sarasota, Tampa/St. Pete and Miami.

Every imaginable outdoor activity is available year round for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. There are more than 50 golf courses in Lee County, earning the title of "Golf Capital of the World." Boating, fishing, camping and tennis are just a few of the activities one can expect in this part of the country. Six major hospitals, shopping malls featuring national brand and local retail stores, cinema complexes, minor league baseball, hockey, basketball and arena football complement a full calendar of art and entertainment events throughout the year.

Within Lee County are a number of cities and towns of various sizes, all growing in population an average of 10% per annum. The 2000 Census reports 440,888 and projects a population of 648,400 residents by 2010. These numbers triple during tourist season (January through April) each year.

Quick facts
  • the ideal place to relocate
  • popular destination for both US and foreign visitors
  • sub-tropical climate
  • pristine beaches (water sports, shelling, beach walks)
  • incredible salt and freshwater fishing opportunities
  • a paradise of sun, shore and nature
  • amazing nature preserves
  • Golf Capital of the World
  • many historical sites, museums, galleries
  • Shopping paradise - malls, shops, restaurants

Fort Myers
Known as the "City of Palms" and for the summer home of Thomas Edison, Fort Myers is the oldest city in the area and rich in Old South ambiance and history. Home of the spring training for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins, Fort Myers is a big small town with all of the amenities and conveniences one would expect in a larger city.
Cape Coral
Boasting more miles of canals than Venice, Italy, Cape Coral has a multitude of marinas and outdoor activity offerings including fishing, golf, tennis and unique wildlife. A Yacht Club and beach, public golf course, year-round sports and recreation programs, senior centers and award-winning schools complement 250 organizations for every interest. Nearly 120,000 residents are on the leading edge of one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres, home of the I&E Homes' main business offices, is a peaceful countryside community with miles of freshwater canals, great fishing, tennis, well-stocked lakes and quality golf courses. Only 20 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport, this town has a population of 65,000 expected that is projected to soar to 100,000 by the year 2020 (Source: Population Model Study, April 2004). Many of those to come are probably among the 12,000 visitors who vacation in Lehigh Acres each year.