SeaConquest Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 My parents are thinking about buying at Miromar Lakes near Fort Meyers. What can you tell me about the area? Weather, bugs, activities for an active older couple relocating from the Pacific Northwest? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have family that have lived there for 20 years. I'm sure locals will join in but I'll answer what I know based on numerous trips and family in the area: weather -- HOT. 11 1/2 months of the year. Actually, the winter can be really nice but summer is downright hot. And I'm a Florida born and bred girl. I feel like I'm baking walking from my car into Publix. But I've always felt that about South Florida. bugs -- Well, Florida has lots of bugs. Definitely mosquitos and at times there are no-seeums. I don't think the no-seeums are as bad inland as they can be on the coast. activities for older folks -- Fort Meyers is your place! During the season (Thanksgiving - Easter), Ft Myers has an influx of folks wintering in Florida. Plenty of shopping, arts, beaches/parks, restaurants. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I live a couple hours north of Ft Myers, so I can't comment specifically on activities, but the weather will be 90-95 degrees from March/April through November, and 90+% humidity from May through December. If you compare living in a coastal area to places further inland, the temperature is actually milder. Places further inland like Orlando, Tallahassee, or Atlanta get 5-10 degrees hotter in the summertime, while coastal areas have a sea breeze that keeps the temps more constant. The weather does take some getting used to, just like it would take me a long time to acclimate to a snowy climate, but once you've lived through a Florida winter, you'll never want to move further north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.