These videos were very informational and I found myself easily able to relate to this beautiful town. My grandparents, parents, and I were born and raised in Southwest Florida. My grandma and father always tell me stories about how the city, beaches, and roads have changed because of the population growth and technology. I would not want to live anywhere else except right here in this city. My whole family is here local and I could never be away from this weather and the beautiful beaches! I do, however, feel ashamed in a way because I did not really feel obligated to learn much about the city's history. I really enjoyed the natives share their stories about downtown, Thomas Edison, war bases, and the growth that they have witnessed. Growing up here all my life made me feel "at home" while viewing the videos. I remember the stories my grandma told me about the $0.10 movie theatre tickets. It is really interesting to see how people started this town and how much it has evolved. I never knew that the city of Fort Myers was named after a Colonel in the war. Living only about 2 minutes from Downtown Fort Myers make me feel so fortunate because it truly is the heart of Fort Myers. I have attened St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church all of my life and have driven down McGregor Blvd. countless times before. I also take pride earning my Associates Degree at Edison State College because it was the first college in the area. I have enjoyed many plays in the Barbara B. Mann theatre and truly enjoyed listening to Barbara Mann speak about her childhood. I even know one of the speakers "Frank Pavese"; he and his family are distantly related to mine: D'Alssandro. I can even look back in the Pre-K and cherish the class trip we took to the Imaginarium. Fort Myers is an awesome city and I really enjoyed hearing about its growth and change in this documentary!!
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