How to Feel at Home in Ft Myers Retirement Communities

Looking for a place to retire and call home? Look no further than Ft Myers retirement communities. Did you know that Fort Myers, Florida has been listed as one of the best places to retire in 2020 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list?

That is why the residents who choose Cypress Cove as their new place of residence, find a match for life. There is always something going on around town. Once you find your favorite activities, events, or group of friends it will make the community feel more like home with each passing day.

In this blog, we will highlight our top 5 favorite things to do in Fort Myers, Florida. For a full list, visit here.

1. The Beach! Obviously, we cannot talk about the top things to do in Fort Myers, without discussing the beautiful coastline. If you are an avid beachgoer, you may also enjoy these other places that are close by:
   1. Cypress Cove’s Fishing Club and Water Aerobics
   2. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
   3. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
   4. Lee County Manatee Park
   5. Manatee World
   6. The Shell Factory and Nature Park
2. Enjoying the flourishing art community. One of our favorite events of the year is ArtFest! It is a FREE event on the first weekend of February with more than 200 artists. There will be live entertainment, delicious food, and fun activities for your grandchildren. If you are looking for year-round galleries and a community of art lovers to socialize with, you can also explore these other local gems:
   1. Cypress Cove’s Creative Arts Studio
   2. Arts for ACT Gallery
   3. The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
   4. Alliance for the Arts
   5. Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW
   6. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
   7. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
   8. Florida Repertory Theatre
3. Exploring the beautiful gardens throughout Fort Myers. There are a couple of gardens that have a perfectly curated collection of plants and butterflies. If you love butterflies as much as we do, then you will love the Crooked Garden. They have a diagram with all the local butterflies that you have a chance of seeing during your journey through the garden paths. Another beautiful garden is located at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Here you can find a list of what is blooming before you go and even shop and pick up some plants to make your new room in a Ft Myers Retirement Community feel like home. If you are craving some history, you can also explore the laboratory and museum.
4. Getting active. When you move into a Fort Myers Retirement Community you will have access to a fully-equipped fitness center, exercise classes, and fun games that get you moving. Learn more about the wide variety of fitness options and activities at Cypress Cove, here. If you love watching sports, there are a few other items to add to your calendar.
   1. Boston Red Sox Spring Training at JetBlue Park
   2. Minnesota Twins Spring Training at Century Link Sports Complex
   3. Miracle Professional Baseball Team
5. Shopping Trips! If you are a shopaholic, Fort Myers has what you are looking for. Look at these great stores listed below:
   1. Bell Tower Boutique Shopping Area and Theaters
   2. Coconut Point Mall
   3. Gulf Coast Town Center
   4. Miromar Outlets
   5. Sanibel Outlets

Making a new place feel at home, is more than just setting up your favorite photos and decorations. Do not get us wrong that is still very important to make you feel comfortable while spending time in your residence. However, it is just as important to get out there and connect with the community and make some friends with people who enjoy the same things as you. Whether this is within the Ft Myers Retirement Communities or throughout the surrounding area. Adjusting will take time, but once you find your people and your niche, it will happen quicker than you ever expected.