Lee County is a county located in southwestern Florida,United States,on the Gulf Coast. As of the 2020 census,its population was 760,822. In 2022,the population was 822,453,making it the eighth-most populous county in the state. The county seat is Fort Myers,with a population of 86,395 as of the 2020 census,and the largest city is Cape Coral,with an estimated 2020 population of 194,016.
Fort Myers is a city in and the county seat of Lee County,Florida,United States. As of the 2020 census,the population was 86,395;it was estimated to have grown to 95,949 in 2022,making it the 25th-most populous city in Florida. Together with the larger and more residential city of Cape Coral,it anchors the Cape Coral–Fort Myers metropolitan statistical area which comprises Lee County and has a population of 834,573 as of 2023.
Asheboro is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County,North Carolina,United States. The population was 27,156 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Area of the Piedmont Triad and is home of the state-owned North Carolina Zoo.
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are located in Fort Myers,Florida,and play their home games at the Lee County Sports Complex at Hammond Stadium,which has a capacity of 7,500 and opened in 1991. The park is also used as the Minnesota Twins' spring training facility.
Cornelius Harvey McGillicuddy IV,known popularly as Connie Mack IV,is an American politician and lobbyist. He is the former U.S. Representative for Florida's 14th congressional district,serving from 2005 to 2013. A Republican,he ran for the U.S. Senate in 2012,losing to Democrat Bill Nelson. He is the son of former Republican U.S. Senator Connie Mack III and the great-grandson of baseball manager Connie Mack.
Michael Lewis Greenwell is an American former left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played his entire MLB career with the Boston Red Sox (1985–1996). He played seven games for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan (1997),before retiring. Greenwell was nicknamed "The Gator". He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was fourth in Rookie of the Year voting in 1987. Greenwell was a leading contender for the American League MVP award in 1988,but lost to Jose Canseco,who had the first 40 home run,40 stolen base season in baseball history. Greenwell hit .325 with 22 home runs and 119 RBIs in 1988,setting career highs in all three categories.
Scott Charles Maddox is an American politician. He was the mayor of Tallahassee,Florida,from 1995 to 1996 and from 1997 to 2005. Maddox is the former chair of the Florida Democratic Party and a former Tallahassee City Commissioner,serving from 1993 to 1995,1996 to 1997 and from 2012 to 2018.
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Lee County,Florida,near Fort Myers. It is part of the State University System of Florida and is its second-youngest member. The university was established on May 3,1991,and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It offers 58 bachelor's degree programs,25 master's degree programs,6 doctoral degree programs,and 12 graduate certificates.
Randall Kirk Myers is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Cincinnati Reds,San Diego Padres,Chicago Cubs,Baltimore Orioles,and Toronto Blue Jays,between 1985 and 1998. He batted and threw left-handed.
Brett Allen Myers is an American singer and former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Houston Astros,Chicago White Sox,and Cleveland Indians. Born and raised in Jacksonville,Florida,Myers began his baseball career in high school. From there,he progressed to the professional ranks and made his MLB debut in 2002 for the Phillies,pitching for the team until 2009,mostly as a starter,but also closing for a time. He was a World Series champion in 2008 with the Phillies over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Asheboro High School is a public high school in the Asheboro City Schools system of Asheboro,North Carolina.
Earnest Graham Jr. is an American former college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for the University of Florida,and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Graham became a favorite among Buccaneers fans,coaches,and fellow players for his hard work and team-first attitude.
Mario Henderson was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He spent the first four years of his career with the Oakland Raiders,after being selected from Florida State in the 2007 NFL draft.
The Bradenton Marauders are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are located in Bradenton,Florida,and play their home games at LECOM Park,which also serves as the Pirates' spring training facility.
Richard Gil Kerlikowske is a former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He assumed office on March 6,2014 and retired January 20,2017. He also served as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy between 2009 and 2014.
Patrick Alan Corbin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals;recording the win in game 7.
Oscar M. Corbin Jr. was a former mayor of Fort Myers,Florida.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,US.
Clearwater,Florida,held a general election on March 17,2020,to elect a mayor and two members of the city council. These elections coincided with the Democratic and Republican presidential preference primaries.
