Lee County is a county located along the Gulf of Mexico in the southwestern part of Florida. It encompasses a diverse landscape that includes beaches, islands, wetlands, and nature preserves. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area and is known for its beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, natural attractions, and vibrant communities.
The Cape Haze Aquatic Preserve is a designated area located in Charlotte and Lee Counties in southwestern Florida, near the town of Boca Grande. Boca Grande is situated on Gasparilla Island, and the preserve encompasses a significant portion of the waters surrounding this area.
Pine Island Center is an unincorporated community located in Lee County, Florida on Pine Island, which is the largest island on Florida's Gulf Coast. The area is known for its natural beauty, laid-back atmosphere, and access to outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The population was 1,942 at the 2020 census, up from 1,854 at the 2010 census.
Discover charming Pine Island, the largest island on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with a quiet, hometown feel and a lifestyle that centers around two things: life on the water and agriculture. You’ll see plenty of fruit and tree farms as you explore the island. Here, you can enjoy boating, fishing and exploring three aquatic preserves dotted with mangroves, seeing the island's rich wildlife and dining at restaurants. Its population was 9,000 in 2000.
