Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns Saturday, Feb. 21, to downtown Fort Myers. Here’s what you need to know about ...

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates, featuring the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, are a popular tourist attraction in Southwest Florida. The Estates include the friends' former homes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It all started in 1938 with just 40 floats, four bands and a bicycle brigade. Since then, the Edison Festival of Light Grand ...

Many years ago, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford would spend their winters in balmy Fort Myers, Florida, and it’s easy to see why: gorgeous beaches, lots of sunshine and, of course, warm days. During your ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Back in 1885, Thomas Edison was one of the original snowbirds after building a winter estate on Florida's southwest coast. His home, known as the Seminole lodge, became a winter ...

Fort Myers sports legend Sam Sirianni Jr. just retired as longtime football coach for Fort Myers High. But he’s not done with the public spotlight just yet. In fact, he’ll be appearing this February ...

Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida? Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including Cape Coral Bike Night, Fort Myers Art Walk and the Edison Festival of Light ...

The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns Saturday, Feb. 21, to downtown Fort Myers. Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 event. What is the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade? It’s ...

Henry Ford’s Fort Myers home was known as “The Mangoes.” Next door, his buddy Thomas Edison called his own collection of houses “Seminole Lodge.” Now — a century later — those side-by-side winter ...