M U LT I FA M I LY F L O R I D A S U M M E R 2 0 2 0 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 26 A Bright Future at The Edison BY CAMILA CAL NAMED AFTER THE GREAT inventor Thomas Edison, The Edison draws upon the history of the City of Fort Myers while bringing innovative ideas to the area. In 1886, Thomas Edison built an estate in Fort Myers where he would winter every year until his death in 1931. A few years later, his wife deeded the Seminole Lodge to the city in his memory. Edison's prominence and involvement helped bring national fame to Florida and the City of Fort Myers. Flash forward to 2020, and that same commitment he had to building a strong community is mirrored by The Edison. Tucked into a 21-acre cypress preserve while also just a short drive from downtown Fort Myers, The