Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Traveler's Guide 2008 - (Page 14) ®® ABOUT THE BEACHES OF FORT MYERS & SANIBEL Bonita Beach bonita springs & estero M Attractions such as Everglades Wonder Gardens and The Shell Factory (moved odern Bonita Springs, named for a to North Fort Myers after a 1940s fire) medicinal spring on the Shangri La brought the wonders of the natural world Hotel property on U.S. to the forefront. 41, began life as the Nearby Bonita Beach on town of Survey. Next, Hickory Island was called bonita the outpost was transFiddlerville because of the means formed into a pineapple, vast number of fiddler banana and coconut crabs on its shell-strewn “beautiful” plantation, then into shores. Visitors today in a hunting and fishing enjoy boating the waterdestination. The arrival ways and the amenities at spanish of developer Barron Bonita Beach Park. Collier’s Tamiami Trail Further north, Estero was (U.S. 41) and railroad brought a incorporated in 1904 by the Koreshans, a new wave of prosperity to the town, religious sect that at one time numbered which incorporated for the first time near 10,000. The remains of their “New in 1925, and again in the late 1990s. Jerusalem” on the banks of the Estero River can be seen at the settlement at Koreshan State Historic Site, which also encompasses Mound Key, a large, former Calusa Indian village and sacred site. More recent attractions include great dining options, Germain Arena for live events and shopping emporia such as The Promenade, Miromar Outlets, Gulf Coast Town Center and the new outdoor, The Promenade Main Street-style Coconut Point. {} PAGE 14
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