Lehigh Acres, Florida!
A
fast growing town located about 12 Miles east of Fort
Myers, comprised of
about
84,000 full time residents and more residents during
the winter season.
This 60,000-acre community
offers living to suit most any lifestyle, including single-family homes,
condominiums, apartments, townhouses and golf course villas. The mix of retirees
and young families offers a well-balanced community of friends and neighbors.
Just 12 miles east of Ft. Myers and two-thirds of the way down the Florida
peninsula; Lehigh Acres offers ponds, lakes and canals.
The Gulf of Mexico is just 30 miles west, which means less
than an hour to some of Florida's finest beaches at Bonita Beach, Ft. Myers
Beach, Captiva and Sanibel Islands. The Caloosahatchee River stretches north and
east to Lake Okeechobee, from which boat enthusiasts enjoy a direct channel west
to the Gulf of Mexico and east to the Atlantic Ocean and north to mid-state
Florida.
A semitropical climate may be Lehigh Acres' greatest asset.
Sunny days are the rule, and temperature extremes rarely last very long. The
average annual temperature is 74 degrees Fahrenheit, with summer highs in the
low 90's and the winter lows in the high 40's. Sunshine warms the days from
December through March. Summer showers cool the air, keep the landscape a lush
green, and nourish an amazing variety of blooming plants and shrubs.
Lehigh Acres is situated on the highest ground in Lee County,
ranging from 27 to 30 feet above sea level. Within the community, residents
enjoy year round freshwater fishing, golf at five championship courses, biking,
tennis, walking and numerous activities at the various clubs and organizations.
Local chapters of national
organizations, clubs and civic groups build
a strong sense of community spirit. In addition to a state of the art fully
accredited hospital, superior rated congregate living and nursing centers, and
five modern schools, Lehigh Acres offers expanding shopping facilities,
specialty shops, a number of banking institutions and top supermarkets so
there's really no need to shop anywhere else. Many vacationers who explore
Lehigh Acres return to settle here. The lifestyle is casual and a welcome change
from the hustle and bustle of larger urban centers.
Although Lehigh Acres is easily
accessible, it has still maintained it's small town charm. A Town that will
delight the senses in endless ways.
Many fine restaurants offer superlative dining out possibilities. Well known
department stores and specialty shops are available for the shopping enthusiast.
Cultural opportunities are provided by the Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall in
Fort Myers offering professionally performed theater, orchestra, dance and music
throughout the year.
Within a short commute, live theater, musicals, ballet and symphony concerts are
plentiful from September through May. In the summer, there are several live
theater presentations as well as dinner theater year round. The Southwest
Florida Symphony, a regional orchestra, performs in Ft. Myers.
Three elementary, two middle
schools and one high school serve students within the community. Students
are also able to pick a school of choice within Lee County on an "as
available basis." A charter school is in the planning stages for Lehigh
Acres as is a fourth elementary school.
Several centers and churches throughout Lehigh Acres provide care and
education for infants and other youngsters.
Lee County Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of programs and
facilities for the citizens and visitors of Lee County. The main facility in
Lehigh Acres is located at 1400 West 5th Street and has a pool as well as
five baseball diamonds, tennis courts, summer camps and other opportunities
for the whole family, including grills, picnic tables, playground equipment,
and food concessions. There are new baseball facilities at Veteran's Park as
well.
The East County Regional Library offers more than 126,000
volumes plus audio and videocassettes in a 45,000 square foot area located
on Gunnery Road adjacent to Lehigh Senior High School. Additional resources
include 40 computers for public use and 10 in the youth bay, audio
equipment, photocopying and a meeting room - available to members. There are
in-season cultural programs for adults and a summer reading program for
children.
Medical Facilities
include: Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 7
assisted living and nursing homes,
medical and dental offices
POPULATION: Estimated permanent
population 86,000
(2010)
AVERAGE AGE 1990 – 57.4 YEARS
2000 – 38 YEARS
2007 – 35 YEARS
Housing Units 38,995
2006 Total Value of Permits issued
$1,242,063,202.
Retail Sales 2005 $315,872
Medical Facilities:
Lehigh Regional Medical Center,7
assisted living and nursing homes,
medical and dental offices
Houses of Worship 48
Median Income 2006 $43.087
Diversity
Caucasian 79%
Hispanic 13%
African American 8%
Acres in Lehigh Acres 65,280
Platted Lots 90,000
Golf Courses FIVE
Transportation
Southwest Florida International
Airport – Commercial Aviation, 18
miles from heart of Lehigh Acres
Page Field – General Aviation, South
Fort Myers
LeeTran – Bus service to Fort Myers
Taxes
Lehigh Acres in currently
unincorporated so there are no
municipal taxes
The Lee County Tax Collector
operates a local office in Lehigh
Acres where you can process the
following: Auto licenses Plates &
Stickers, Boat Licenses,
Occupational Licenses, Payment of
Property Tax Bills
Schools
Elementary
Gateway Charter School
Harns Marsh Elementary School
Lehigh Elementary School
Mirror Lakes Elementary School
Sunshine Elementary School
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Middle Schools
Gateway Charter School
Lehigh Acres Middle School
Varsity Lakes Middle School
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Senior High Schools
East County High School
Gateway Charter School
Lehigh Senior High School
Riverdale High School
Adult Schools
Lee County High Tech Center
Higher Education
Ave Maria University
Barry University
Edison College
Florida Gulf Coast University
Impac University
International College
Nova Southeast University
Southwest Florida College
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