Known as the River District, the downtown area was built along the Caloosahatchee River during the mid-1800’s and still boasts much of the original Mediterranean Revival style common to that time period. With +1.6M SF of occupied office space, the River District is the center of many local, state and Federal government and court buildings, law firms and professional offices. Its activated historical buildings and authentic charm have made this area the destination for an array of restaurants, boutique shops, art and culture events, and community activities. The River District features over 30 restaurants that offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The area hosts more than 70 event-nights per year with recurring street parties every 1st, 3rd and 4th Friday nights (ArtWalk, MusicWalk, MysteryWalk, etc.). The Fort Myers MSA has been one of the nation's fastest-growing the last 5 years running (2015-2020) with job and population growth nearly 3X the national average.