Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

09/04/2026

Staring at your content calendar wondering what to post next? 👀

Swipe through for a little inspiration, then save this post for your next content-planning slump. We also won’t mind if you share it with a friend who could use it. 😉

Remember, the best stories are often hiding in plain sight. They are all the local favorites we sometimes take for granted, unexpected details, and behind-the-scenes insights only you can share!

09/02/2026

Give your guests something delicious to look forward to this September🍝

Sizzle Dining is back, serving up fixed-price meals at participating restaurants across Southwest Florida all month long… and 50+ of them are in Lee County!

Share the good news with your guests. They can use this opportunity to discover new dining spots or revisit old favorites at exceptional value.

Check out the link in our bio for the list of participating restaurants to share with your guests (…and use for yourself!)

09/02/2026

Important information to share with your guests going forward as our beach amenities become more resilient.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Please help us welcome our new Director of Communications, Matthew Cummings.

With a background spanning corporate communications, education, radio, and local government, he brings a wealth of experience and a passion for storytelling that connects with multiple audiences. We’re happy he’s joined the team!

08/28/2026

Major publications are talking about us and we love what they’re saying! Our PR team and agency partners at MMGY Global work nonstop pitching stories and hosting press to make coverage like this happen.

Below are a just a few examples of recent articles that feature our destination:

✅ 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4 Ways To Escape, Unplug, And Recharge In Fort Myers, Florida
✅ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 + 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: These Are the 8 Best Trips to Take in Your 60s — from Ranch Stays to River Cruises
✅ 𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥: 5 Dreamy Islands in Florida With Dolphins, Historic Towns, and Stone Crab Meal
✅𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: The Top 10 Islands to Visit in 2026, According to Expedia

08/26/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! FY 2026-27 Co-Op goes on sale at 10:30 a.m. EST. It’s on a first-come, first-served basis, so have your plans ready and log in early. See you in the portal!

08/25/2026

It’s happening! Construction on the Fort Myers Beach Pier is officially underway, and we couldn’t be more elated.

This reimagined landmark will be bigger and more resilient, ready to serve as another powerful symbol of our community’s comeback. All of us at the VCB are celebrating this milestone and we look forward to the positive impact the new Fort Myers Beach Pier will have on our entire destination.

Pictured in photo: Pamela Johnson, VCB Executive Director

08/21/2026

E Awards is one of our signature events! We celebrate the hundreds of hospitality stars in our community that make our guests (and residents!) feel welcome and taken care of. To all of you that were there - we thank you! 🪩

08/19/2026

Meet four of our team members who’ve spent a combined 50 years telling the world why Lee County is worth the trip!