Lehigh Acres

Lehigh Acres reminds of one's small-town roots and foretells great things to come. Rural inland landscapes are giving way to a pleasant mix of amenities. Low-priced land and housing sell lots like hotcakes to working U.S. families and retiring Europeans. Close to the coast, yet comfortably affordable, Lehigh surprises as a Southwest Florida find. Lee Boulevard whisks residents to and from I-75 and metropolitan Fort Myers in minutes. National retailers and hundreds of mom and pop shops gather and flourish. Local services complete the picture, from schools to churches, manufacturing to financial institutions, daycare to healthcare. Recreation and relaxation mark Lehigh's sunny social environment. Community golf tournaments, a festival of trees and an annual come-one-come-all pig roast make you feel happily at home. Town theatre, concerts and the arts join youth sports and senior entertainments. In Lehigh, you'll find a fun something for everyone. Big-city cultural treats await you in nearby Fort Myers and Naples, Florida. Professional theater, barrier island arts, touring dance troupes and two area symphonies beautify life year-round. Six universities and colleges nurture students of all ages. Plentiful continuing education classes uncover talents and light the imagination. A cohesive community of neighborhoods, Lehigh's year-round population of 32,000 should soar to 90,000 residents by 2010. Winter brings 12,000 visitors. Will you be among them? Many like it so well they stay. If you're feeling bound by urban pressures and yearning for a relaxing change of tempo, Lehigh Acres can make your wish come true.