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Article: Fort Myers Growing Up
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- The Jewish Week
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- September 23, 2005
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Larson, Hilary
The Jewish Week
09-23-2005
When it comes to Florida, most New Yorkers are more familiar with the
so-called "sixth borough."
That would be the state's southeast coast, notably the stretch of
condominiums, waterfront resorts and beaches from West Palm Beach down to
Miami. It's a comforting mix of transplanted bagel shops and Italian
restaurants where New Yorkers have historically vacationed and retired.
That familiarity is what can make a visit to the "other coast" -- the Gulf
Coast, a 2-hour drive west of Fort Lauderdale -- so refreshing.
For a taste of unpretentious Florida beach towns, head for the Fort Myers
area. Less upscale and manicured than neighboring Naples to the south, Fort