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The Forest

Fort Myers, FL · 752 homes · Unincorporated Lee County

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Guide updated: August 2026

An independent resident guide — not affiliated with The Forest HOA, club, or developer.

Welcome to The Forest

Your local guide to life in Fort Myers.

The Forest is a gated community of 752 homes in Fort Myers. Day to day, the nearest golf course, The Forest Country Club, is about 0.2 miles straight-line from the community's center; the nearest library, Lakes Regional Library, is about 3.2 miles away; the nearest hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, about 2.9 miles.

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