Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida is located on the west coast with the Gulf of Mexico bordering its west side. Historically Fort Myers area has been a well known place to travel during the winter months to enjoy spring like days in the sun and on the beach. Fort Myers is part of the Cape Coral metropolitan area. In Fort Myers there are several recreational activities to enjoy along with some very interesting shopping experiences.

Gulf Coast Town Center in Fort Myers is one of the high fashion malls in the area. The mall is owned by CBL and Associates Properties. They have over 150 properties located in the US running from coast to coast. Many of their properties are indoor and outdoor shopping malls. CBL is a newer public company, having gone public in 1993. Their Fort Myers location is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

Gulf Coast Town Center is in the Market Plaza. Rather than an indoor mall Gulf Coast is an outdoor mall. Each of the anchor stores at the mall location is surrounded by smaller store outlets. For example Beck also has other stores around two thirds of its sides. These shopping areas are more of a strip mall. To the north of the mall is a little park area with water. Fittingly, the Bass Pro Shop is located at the water's edge.

Within the community are an LA Fitness, Regal Cinemas, Jo Ann Fabrics, JC Penny, Costco, Super Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, and a Courtyard Marriott. The center is a small community for tourists and residents to enjoy.

Among the many stores located at this mall are Babies R US, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, Borders, Catherines, Charlotte Russe, Clarie's, Marshalls, Mattress Giant, Men's Warehouse, Portrait Innovations, Journey's, and Justice. There is a shop for just about everyone at the Gulf Coast Town Center. Teenagers, children, and adults can find a shop they will like.

Among the many retail locations at the mall there are several restaurants. For example PF Changes, Red Robin, Islamorada Fish Company, Outback Steakhouse, Moe's Southwest Grill, Firepit City Grill, Miller's Ale House, Blu Sushi, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Cold Stone Creamery are just some of the places to find food at the outdoor mall.

Gulf Coast Town Center is more than a place to shop. They have monthly events to keep residents interested. Motown and Blues, Wildfire, the Beadniks, Batay, Marc Vee Band, and Riverside Blues are just a few of the events. Another entertainment option is the Cinema under the Stars. During the summer months every Tuesday from 8:30pm a movie is shown on an outdoor screen. The movie is free to attend. The movies are mostly children's like Stuart Little, Shark Tale, and Twilight. Book signings at Borders happen throughout the year. Residents interested in authors can show up at the designated time, have coffee, and spend an hour listening to the author speak. Regal Cinemas also has a cinema show for summer.