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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Fort Myers, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Myers has been positive.
- Fort Myers has 1.3% less unemployment than Fernandina Beach.
- Fort Myers job growth has increased by 45.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Fernandina Beach, FLFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth47.8%44.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.9%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.8%4.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth12.1%13.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth22.5%45.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 4 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 10 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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ZIPS IN FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA
32034
ZIPS IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
33905 33916 33901 33966

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