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and balance in her clients' lives.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/ana-hill\">Ana Hill, RMHCI</a></h3><p>RMHCI · Fort Myers, FL</p></div></div><p>Ana Hill is a therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, and grief, providing compassionate support for healing and personal growth.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/april-brown\">April Brown, Ph.D.</a></h3><p>Ph.D., LMHC, NCC · Fort Myers, FL</p></div></div><p>April Brown is a therapist who specializes in healing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through compassionate counseling and support.</p></article></div><a class=\"therapist-results-link\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/therapists?location=Fort+Myers%2C+FL\" rel=\"nofollow\">See all 9 therapists</a></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-conversations\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"conversations\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-conversations\"><h2>Questions we share</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone.</p><div class=\"connection-results\"><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A notebook and blue books on a sunlit library table.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/22c7ed2242ca074c598130ac.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mental-illness-vs-insanity\">What’s the difference between mental illness and insanity?</a></h3><p>A reader asks how the terms mental illness and insanity differ. The question seeks a general distinction rather than an assessment of a particular person.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"An adult pausing beside a bright kitchen window\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/66ae156e5fd51abd230fce85.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-wants-me-to-leave\">What should I do if my wife wants me to leave?</a></h3><p>A husband describes financial difficulties, treatment for his own spending problems, and a wife who alternates between reunion, separation, and divorce. He loves his family but feels hurt and confused by her changing wishes.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Plain books and a vase of white flowers in sunlight\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/db08b30458cbdd101aaa97e7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/religious-wife-is-conflicted-over-husbands-desire-for-anal-play\">How should I handle my husband’s request for anal play?</a></h3><p>A woman experiences guilt and conflict between religious beliefs and her husband’s preferences in their consensual sexual relationship. She describes affection and openness between them but feels unsure how to reconcile her own values and comfort.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around Fort Myers, FL.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around Fort Myers, FL\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-1025471\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-1025471\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>City of Palms Park</h3><p>Fort Myers, FL</p></div></div><p>baseball stadium in Fort Myers, Florida</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.9 miles from Fort Myers center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-39277506\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-39277506\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>John Yarbrough Linear Park</h3><p>Fort Myers, FL</p></div></div><p>linear park trail in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 3.7 miles from Fort Myers center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-6396432\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-6396432\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park</h3><p>Fort Myers, FL</p></div></div><p>State park in Florida, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 20.8 miles from Fort Myers center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"Fort Myers, FL\" 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data-map-url=\"/local/naples-fl\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"470.0\" cy=\"397.5\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"470.0\" cy=\"397.5\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Naples, FL</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Bonita Springs, FL\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Bonita Springs, FL\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Bonita Springs, FL\" data-map-url=\"/local/bonita-springs-fl\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"474.3\" cy=\"342.1\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"474.3\" cy=\"342.1\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Bonita Springs, FL</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Sarasota, FL\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Sarasota, FL\" 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aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Cape Coral, FL\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Cape Coral, FL\" data-map-url=\"/local/cape-coral-fl\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"431.5\" cy=\"279.5\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"431.5\" cy=\"279.5\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Cape Coral, FL</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Fort Myers, FL\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Fort Myers, FL\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Fort Myers, FL\" data-map-url=\"/local/fort-myers-fl\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><circle cx=\"458.8\" cy=\"263.0\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"458.8\" cy=\"263.0\" data-map-radius=\"6\" r=\"6\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Fort Myers, FL</title></g></g><g class=\"region-map-labels\"><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"470.8\" y=\"252.0\">Fort Myers</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"371.6\" y=\"133.5\">North Port</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"297.7\" y=\"51.5\">Sarasota</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"486.3\" y=\"331.1\">Bonita Springs</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"482.0\" y=\"386.5\">Naples</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"419.4\" y=\"165.6\">Punta Gorda</text></g><g aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"region-map-scale\" pointer-events=\"none\"><path d=\"M26,419 V425 H152.2 V419\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#64715e\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></path><text fill=\"#64715e\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" x=\"26\" y=\"445\">31 mi</text></g></svg></div></figure><section class=\"local-discovery\" data-discovery-scope=\"Fort Myers, FL\" data-local-discovery=\"\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\" id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">Fort Myers, FL · 19 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-1025471\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>City of Palms Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">City of Palms Park</p><p>Baseball stadium in Fort Myers, Florida</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.9 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-9f7c212dcb57\" id=\"place-peer-nami-9f7c212dcb57\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A man speaks during a small group conversation.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"639\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f5cae783567e6315a882ef.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/86daec687fcdacdcb41b767e.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f5cae783567e6315a882ef.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Serving Lee County</p><h3>NAMI Southwest Florida</h3><p>Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties, Florida</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12393379024\" aria-label=\"Call NAMI Southwest Florida\">(239) 337-9024</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-571626c9-f0b7-47b5-a6bb-3d80bd024551\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-571626c9-f0b7-47b5-a6bb-3d80bd024551\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Sacred Nature Yoga Studio</h3><p>1400 Colonial Blvd Ste 50, Fort Myers, FL, 33907</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 3.4 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19419991301\" aria-label=\"Call Sacred Nature Yoga Studio\">(941) 999-1301</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-467e68ec-7389-4c33-a741-d120da0a87d2\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-467e68ec-7389-4c33-a741-d120da0a87d2\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Chelle's Special Touch Cafe</h3><p>2855 Work Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.3 miles from Fort Myers center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-2b282392-f657-4fa9-ae2d-0d12b8373048\" id=\"place-arts-overture-2b282392-f657-4fa9-ae2d-0d12b8373048\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f9b83797f550d117fba0817.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Community center</p><h3>Fort Myers Stars Complex</h3><p>2980 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.1 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12393217545\" aria-label=\"Call Fort Myers Stars Complex\">(239) 321-7545</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-6c7fbf8c-8520-487c-b98f-dfd1069278cb\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-6c7fbf8c-8520-487c-b98f-dfd1069278cb\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/dfd9c3e3e99554bcee364814.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Winter Club Studio</h3><p>3940 Metro Pkwy #108, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.3 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12393097773\" aria-label=\"Call Winter Club Studio\">(239) 309-7773</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-39277506\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>John Yarbrough Linear Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">John Yarbrough Linear Park</p><p>Linear park trail in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 3.7 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Punta Gorda, FL|North Port, FL|Englewood, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-6396432\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park</p><p>State park in Florida, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 20.8 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-d8d29703-1cce-4031-98e9-9da9f58362fc\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-d8d29703-1cce-4031-98e9-9da9f58362fc\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Yoga with Sylvia</h3><p>11750-B Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL, 33966</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 3.5 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12397681458\" aria-label=\"Call Yoga with Sylvia\">(239) 768-1458</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-566e9a26-38ef-4555-993b-c6f1226be0de\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-566e9a26-38ef-4555-993b-c6f1226be0de\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Bikram's Yoga College Of India</h3><p>11609 S Cleveland Ave Ste 27, Fort Myers, FL, 33907-2869</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 4.0 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12392749642\" aria-label=\"Call Bikram's Yoga College Of India\">(239) 274-9642</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-ada9f1a9-bf65-4514-a343-545a5ec481a6\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-ada9f1a9-bf65-4514-a343-545a5ec481a6\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Roast To Order Coffee</h3><p>3905 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.5 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18634440238\" aria-label=\"Call Roast To Order Coffee\">(863) 444-0238</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-270140b4-9707-4c4e-a849-07bf68c2ccff\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-270140b4-9707-4c4e-a849-07bf68c2ccff\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Ammo Crafters Cafe SWFL</h3><p>4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.7 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12398788148\" aria-label=\"Call Ammo Crafters Cafe SWFL\">(239) 878-8148</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-cb2b5cd2-1abe-4044-aa87-f321b8d0df11\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-cb2b5cd2-1abe-4044-aa87-f321b8d0df11\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Library</p><h3>Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library</h3><p>3095 Blount St, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.6 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12395334150\" aria-label=\"Call Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library\">(239) 533-4150</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-067f8c65-38d0-48dc-b611-ea5f7bdd4d16\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-067f8c65-38d0-48dc-b611-ea5f7bdd4d16\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Dinner theater</p><h3>Murder Mystery Dinner Train</h3><p>2805 Colonial Blvd  # 1012, Fort Myers, FL, 33966-1012</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.7 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12392758487\" aria-label=\"Call Murder Mystery Dinner Train\">(239) 275-8487</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-d5ead3d4-3807-4672-8334-c685e5311e03\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-d5ead3d4-3807-4672-8334-c685e5311e03\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Trailhead Park</h3><p>3980 Veronica S Shoemaker Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33916-2224</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.7 miles from Fort Myers center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-aa7389b9-c0f0-4819-8b83-ca49314a9cc8\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-aa7389b9-c0f0-4819-8b83-ca49314a9cc8\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman walks along a tree-lined path in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"668\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9136e7de2662be747e815a53.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8ab739d57f2080c5537d6369.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>North Colonial Linear Park</h3><p>Palmetto Oak Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.0 miles from Fort Myers center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-6cd1308f-ec3a-407a-9b4d-115d03ca2809\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-6cd1308f-ec3a-407a-9b4d-115d03ca2809\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people walk together along a leafy path.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d158db2e2c3dc807cd332bfe.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Clemente Park</h3><p>1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33916</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.5 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12393217530\" aria-label=\"Call Clemente Park\">(239) 321-7530</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL|Punta Gorda, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-db28f553-e9d9-42c2-81b9-50215883e840\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-db28f553-e9d9-42c2-81b9-50215883e840\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Preferred Fitness and Re-Hab LLC</h3><p>3557 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL, 33901</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.4 miles from Fort Myers center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19545485586\" aria-label=\"Call Preferred Fitness and Re-Hab LLC\">(954) 548-5586</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Fort Myers, FL|Cape Coral, FL|Bonita Springs, FL\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-07a352c1-e00a-4918-baec-ccee31dd4356\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-07a352c1-e00a-4918-baec-ccee31dd4356\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" 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