California fem relocating to Ft Myers

staceyp-rn · Mar 8, 2008

Moving across the US from my home State of CA to Florida, specifically Ft Myers, 7/1/08. Have not ever lived in the South / though coastal living is not quite typical- at least if CA is anything like Florida.

Am looking forward to learning new dive spots and meeting new diver friend (friends I haven't met yet)\

Would love/appreciate tips and pointers of what to look for and what to look out for both underwater and on dry land, please any pointers you can provide will be heartfully appreciated.

I'll also be out from 4/17-4/23 looking for a new domiicile and meeting the new boss. Would love to bring my gear and blow a few bubbles maybe over the weekend?

Please feel free to give any and all advice, information, warnings, directions, oh and where to meet to go dive....
Stacey :dork2:

divedude1962 · Mar 8, 2008

Well, an early "Welcome to Florida" then. Lots of coast, some good springs, and generally nice diving here. Except today. Kinda large waves and winds. But thats what spring dives are for.
A good overall guide would be to get a copy of the book "Underwater Florida." It's not perfect, but it give s really good overview.

Scubastud16 · Mar 8, 2008

I'm a Naples guy myself (about 20-30 south of Ft. Myers, or "Fo-town" as my friends call it hah). I go to college in Orlando, but I'd be happy to dive some over the summer.

Danny

P.S. I believ CBulla is a Ft. Myers guy???

johnny_bravo · Mar 9, 2008

There's a few Ft Myers regulars who visit the board. Welcome to our sunny shores...

Cheers.

-J.-

Walter · Mar 9, 2008

Visit us at the Caloosa Dive Club when you get to town. You'll be set with about 200 buddies right from the start.

Matteo · Mar 9, 2008

I just moved back to Atlanta after a couple of years in Ft Myers/Cape Coral and here's what I can tell you:
Great weather, summer's are hot, spring fall and winter are nearly perfect.
Diving opportunities are too numerous to list, but here's a few: Venice Beach is just an hour north, easy shore dive, and shark tooth central, great boat diving in the gulf from Ft Myers north to Tampa, great shore and boat diving on the East coast only 2 hours away(Ft. Lauderdale/West Palm and surrounding areas), many springs within a few hours, and of course the Keys.
And finally IMO, the best dive shop in the area Deans Dive Center Dive Shop Fort Myers Florida Scuba Diving Classes
There's lots of good people from SW Florida on this board that I'm sure will have many more great tips for you. Good luck with the move.

Walter · Mar 9, 2008

We're all different. I love our summers - they are perfect. Our winters are too cold. We actually have to put on wet suits in the winter - brrrrrr.

matts1w · Mar 9, 2008

Walter:
We're all different. I love our summers - they are perfect. Our winters are too cold. We actually have to put on wet suits in the winter - brrrrrr.

Gotta agree with Walter- LOVE summer. It did take me about a several months to get used to the summer April- October. Now I cannot wait to get back 90 degree days. This 70 degree stuff is for the (snow)birds.

sglake · Mar 9, 2008

I'll agree too. Summers are great ! I work outside all year and I'll take the heat anytime. Welcome to the area!!

Scubastud16 · Mar 9, 2008

matts1w:
Gotta agree with Walter- LOVE summer. It did take me about a several months to get used to the summer April- October. Now I cannot wait to get back 90 degree days. This 70 degree stuff is for the (snow)birds.

Amen. Who needs wetsuits?

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