Lee County’s best local businesses

The 675 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Oct 13

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675 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants209 places · newest: 3 Pepper Burrito Company, Aug 17
• 02Beauty78 places · newest: All Nails & Spa Salon, Aug 17
• 03Shopping74 places · newest: bealls, Aug 17
• 04Entertainment47 places · newest: Castle Golf, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife44 places · newest: Prime House Steakhouse, Aug 15
• 06Bakeries & Sweets40 places · newest: Atlixco Foods of Lehigh Acres, Aug 17
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage31 places · newest: Goodwill Retail & Donation Center, Aug 15
• 08Health & Wellness22 places · newest: Aligning With Heart Center, Aug 17
• 09Arts & Culture27 places · newest: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden31 places · newest: G.D.I. Nursery & Landscaping, Corp., Aug 17
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts21 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 12Sporting Goods7 places · newest: Capt. Rob's Bait & Tackle, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors11 places · newest: Frank Mann Preserve, Aug 17
• 14Services5 places · newest: Camping World - Fort Myers, Jul 21
• 15Pets12 places · newest: Ali Pet Salon, Aug 17
• 16Cafes10 places · newest: 7-Eleven, Aug 17

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• Bell Tower

  Other

  Modern, open-air mall with fountains & specialty stores, plus diverse restaurants & a movie theater.

  13499 S Cleveland Ave (Fort Myers) · belltowerfl.com ↗

• Edison Mall

  Other

  Familiar, down-to-earth retail center with department stores, chain boutiques & a food court.

  4125 Cleveland Ave (Fort Myers) · shopedisonmall.com ↗

• Jerry's Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping center with a grocery store, liquor store, and an attached cafe, plus souvenirs and beach essentials.

  1700 Periwinkle Way (Sanibel) · jerrysofsanibel.com ↗

• Periwinkle Place

  Other

  Sprawling shopping center featuring clothes, art and souvenirs as well as many eateries.

  2075 Periwinkle Way (Sanibel) · periwinkleplace.com ↗

• The Forum

  Other

  Outdoor center with Home Depot, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond & Staples, plus services & casual dining.

  9350 Dynasty Dr (Fort Myers) · inventrustproperties.com ↗

• The Shops At Village Walk

  Other

  Shopping mall with a grocery store, a steakhouse, and other shops, plus a golf course.

  7950 Dani Dr (Fort Myers) · mallscenters.com ↗

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