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Luxe living and shopping in a central Fort Myers neighborhood
In the heart of Fort Myers, The Forum is a mixed-use development known primarily for its collection of retail and restaurants. The growing neighborhood is anchored by its namesake shopping center, where surrounding communities come to shop, eat and socialize. Forum Boulevard runs through the community, and apartment complexes and gated communities branch off of the busy roadway. “There’s a lot of cool stuff happening where The Forum is built,” says Chad Damitz, Realtor and founder of AnchorPoint Real Estate. “That whole area is really growing, especially getting into Lehigh Acres farther east.” Much of that growth is concentrated along Colonial Boulevard and Six Mile Cypress Parkway, although another major project is in the works: Amazon purchased more than 100 acres just north of The Forum, with plans to build a 750,000-square-foot fulfillment center and warehouse that will create more than 1,000 jobs.
Shopping and dining at The Forum
The Forum is one of Fort Myers’ best-known shopping centers. Its mix of big-box stores, shops and casual restaurants pairs with services like salons, medical offices and a bank. Restaurants are sprinkled throughout The Forum, mostly chains such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys and Firehouse Subs. Baked, a Chicago-style pizzeria, opened in 2019 after the owner, like many Midwesterners, migrated to Florida in search of warmer weather. There’s also 3 Pepper Burrito Company, a southwest Florida chain serving burritos, bowls and quesadillas. Locals can grab essentials at Target, but most head to Publix for groceries less than 3 miles away. New restaurants and shops have cropped up along Six Mile Cypress Parkway, another bustling corridor with fast-casual franchises, Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby.
Tony's Pizza is a small business owned by a family.
Tony's New York Pizza has many delicious menu items that you can choose from.
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Gated Spanish Mission-style homes and townhouses
Most residences in The Forum are less than 20 years old, and apartments make up more than 50% of the property mix. Still, there are ample single-family homes and townhouses available. No matter the neighborhood, residents can expect sidewalks, palm trees and green lawns. In The Colonnade subdivision, for instance, Spanish Mission-style townhomes come with attached single-car garages, with prices ranging from $250,000 to $350,000. Monthly HOA fees vary between $330 and $400 in the gated community that includes amenities like a resort-style pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a tennis court and a playground. Meanwhile, the gated communities of Promenade East and Promenade West offer Mediterranean or Spanish Mission-style single-family homes. Ranch-style homes are most common, but two-story properties are also available. Miniature lakes dot the community, and some homes have views of the water. A few properties have lanais — enclosed outdoor spaces attached to the home — including some big enough to house a saltwater pool. Prices in these communities range from $400,000 to $765,000, but most homes sell for under $600,000. Monthly HOA fees are just shy of $400.
You can find colorful homes in The Forum neighborhood.
Mediterranean style single family homes in The Forum neighborhood.
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Colonial Boulevard is getting a ‘diverging diamond’
Directly outside The Forum, the Diverging Diamond Interchange is one of several major infrastructure projects throughout Fort Myers. Slated for completion in 2025, the unique traffic design will reduce wrecks and keep traffic flowing. “There are actually four separate projects going on in that area," says Mayor Kevin Anderson. "All of these have some benefit on helping traffic move a little bit quicker.” In the meantime, some locals complain about the heavy congestion and changing traffic patterns. While there are bus stops on Forum Boulevard and Champion Ring Road, most residents drive. Southwest Florida International Airport is about 12 miles away, and medical care is available at Lee Memorial Hospital, about 7 miles away.
Buckingham Community Park and Calusa Nature Center
Sidewalks run throughout The Forum, connecting subdivisions and the shopping center. Miniature ponds in some communities offer a serene natural landscape. In lieu of a neighborhood park, The Forum has a fitness court on Champion Ring Road. The covered area has equipment and recommended exercises for a quick workout. The Forum is also home to Sky Zone, a trampoline park with obstacle courses, dodgeball and foam pits for family-friendly fun. Golf courses are everywhere in Fort Myers, and The Forum is close to the public courses of Eastwood Golf Course and The Club at Westminster, as well as members-only Colonial Country Club. Topgolf is also just down Colonial Boulevard. Buckingham Community Park is about 4 miles away and has sports fields, including four baseball fields for Buckingham Little League, plus a playground and a dog park. Primitive trails and a small lake offer space for walking, hiking and biking through the park’s natural landscape. There’s also the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, a 105-acre green space with nature trails, educational programs, a raptor aviary, a butterfly garden and a planetarium theater about 2 miles from The Forum.
Calusa Park has many walking trails in the green forest.
Calusa Natural area is a large green preserve with a Planetarium on site.
Calusa Planetarium is offering educational programs to the residents of The Forum.
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School choice in Lee Country Public Schools
Lee County Public Schools serves The Forum. Kids may attend Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School, which receives a B-minus from Niche, followed by Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, which receives a B. Florida has school choice, meaning high schoolers can rank which school they’d like to attend within their attendance zone. For instance, Lehigh Senior High School receives a B-plus and offers an arts program as well as the Cambridge Program, where students can earn an Advanced International Certificate of Education, comparable to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. High schoolers could also attend B-rated Riverdale High School, which offers the International Baccalaureate program. The Fort Myers branches of Keiser University and Rasmussen University are popular among nursing students.
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Parks in this Area
Barkingham Dog Park
Harlem Lakes Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Buckingham Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Playground
Habitat Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Trailhead Neighborhood Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Buckingham Trails Preserve
Bike Trails
Trails
Transit
Airport
Southwest Florida International
16 min drive
Bus
Colonial Blvd & Colonial Ctr Dr
Bus
Forum Blvd & Ravello Blvd-Sb
Bus
Forum Blvd & Warrior Way
Bus
Ortiz Ave - Colonial Center Dr
Bus
Forum Blvd & Colonial Blvd
Bus
Forum Blvd & Champion Ring Rd-Sb
Bus
Ortiz Ave & Scofield St-Nb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
The Forum
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Forum, Fort Myers sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in The Forum, Fort Myers over the last 12 months is $393,427, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,990
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,652
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,053
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.5%
College Graduates
32.5%
Advanced Degrees
11%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
55°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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