Lehigh Acres, Florida
A
fast growing town located about 12 Miles east of Fort Myers, comprised of
about
65,000 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.


Sun & Comfort Management, Inc.
237 Joel Boulevard
Lehigh Acres, FL 33972
Tel: 239-369-8989 Fax: 239-369-0220
E-Mail:
scm@sc-florida.com