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Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University is a community of 4,836 people in Lee County, Florida, founded in 1991.
Why visit Florida Gulf Coast University
Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Alico Arena and The Club at Grandezza.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 54°F.
Weather in Florida Gulf Coast University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Lee County, Florida, United States. Located 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 65 bachelor's degree programs, 27 master's degree programs, 7 doctoral degree programs, and 19 academic certificates.
From the Wikipedia article Florida Gulf Coast University (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Alico Arena
Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi
12181 FGCU Lake Parkway East
Restaurants and cafes7
Marsala Italian Eatery and Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
20321 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd
Shopping3
University Village Shops
Shopping center · 0.8 mi
19800 Village Center Drive, Fort Myers
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Athenian Academy Charter School
School · 1.6 mi
18851 Oak Center Drive, Fort Myers
Map of Florida Gulf Coast University
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 54°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 56°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 59°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 64°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 10.3 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 8.6 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.8 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 8.5 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 70°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 63°F | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 58°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lee County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Three Oaks 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Estero 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- San Carlos Park 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Bonita Springs 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Gateway 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Villas 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Fort Myers Beach 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Cypress Lake 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Pine Manor 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Fort Myers 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Campus (8405658966), Brett Levin from Parkland, USA, CC BY 2.0
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