On 18 Aug 2006 09:44:59 -0700, "beaufortnc"
wrote:

Anyone spent time anchored out at Ft. Myers?

Liveaboard friendly?

Nice place?

Never been there, and looking for a place to live aboard and work over
the winter,

Any other suggestions - Looking for a place where there are no
anchoring restrictions/limits, the downtown area is easy to access by
dinghy/bike.

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I live across the river in Cape Coral and know the area fairly well.
There are significant numbers of liveaboards in the Ft Myers area,
mostly in marinas, but a few that are anchored out, mostly on the
North Ft Myers side of the river.

I would describe downtown Ft Myers as "interesting", some parts nice,
some less so. There is a lot of restoration and gentrification going
on in the old downtown area, as well as a lot of modern redevelopment
with high rise condos, hotels, etc. There are lots of nearby
restaurants, supplys and services available, along with a few good
waterfront pubs. All are within easy walking distance.

If your boat draws 5 feet or less there are lots of options.