Most of Florida's chan restaurants are situated in Fort Myers, usually on US-41 including:
- Applebees
- Red Lobster
- Olive Garden
- Outback
- Carraba's
- TGI Friday

There's also a wide selection of independent restaurants located on the islands & Fort Myers Beach.

- Miromar Outlets
- The Edison Mall
- Tanger Outlet
- Bell Tower Shops
- Gulf Coast Town Center
- Coconut Point

There's also a wide selection of independent shops on Fort Myers Beach & Sanibel Island.