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Lee CountyState Attorney's OfficeLee County Justice Complex CenterAll visitors must stop on the sixth floor to sign in.2000 Main Street. 6th FloorFort Myers, Florida 33901Switchboard Number to all Fort Myers Offices: (239) 533-1000Felony/Domestic Violence DivisionsLee County Justice Center Complex2000 Main Street, 6th FloorFort Myers, Florida 33901Felony Division Head: Kelly WorcesterClick on link to emailCounty Court DivisionLee County Justice Center Complex2000 Main Street, 6th FloorFort Myers, Florida 33901County Court Division Head: Larry D. JusthamClick on link to email
Located in Southwest Florida, Lee County is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico
and Charlotte Harbor on the west, Charlotte County to the North, Collier
County to the South, and Hendry County to the East. It is home to the cities
of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh, and
Sanibel. One of the fastest growing counties in the nation, more than 500,000
residents call Lee County home, a number that doubles during the tourist
season. Lee
County is known for the beaches of Sanibel, Captiva, Boca Grande, and Fort
Myers Beach. Nicknamed the Island Coast, its barrier islands border 804
square miles of land, Including 237 miles of inland and coastal waterways. The
white sand beaches and opportunities for shelling make them popular tourist
destinations. With an average annual temperature of 74.4 degrees (63.8 in
January and 83.1 in August), its temperate climate has played a major part in
the area's growth. There are many education opportunities in Lee County. Florida's tenth
university, Florida Gulf Coast University, opened in April of 2002. It joins
other universities and colleges offering classes in the area. Lee
County is home to many festivals, including the Edison Festival of Light in
February. It includes one of the largest night parades in the country. Fort
Myers' pleasant climate and natural beauty have attracted residents around the
country, including such notables as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey
Firestone, all of whom had winter homes in Fort Myers.
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