Driving Directions

If you are traveling Northbound on I-75:
Take the SR-82 exit - exit #138 - toward FORT MYERS.  Turn LEFT onto DR MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD/82 W.  Turn RIGHT onto JACKSON ST., then LEFT onto EDWARDS. 

If you are traveling Southbound on I-75:
Take the SR-80 exit – exit #141 – toward FORT MYERS.  Take PALM BEACH BLVD/SR-80, which becomes 1ST ST.  Stay straight to go onto BAY ST.  Turn RIGHT onto JACKSON ST.  Turn LEFT onto EDWARDS DR.

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Watch for the Reading Festival Guide insert to the March 15, 2005 edition of The News-Press with detailed map and event schedules.

Parking
Parking is available streetside throughout the downtown area.  Paid parking is available in the City of Palms parking garage on Monroe, between First and Bay Streets. The garage opens at 9 a.m. on March 19 and costs just $3 for teh entire day.  Use caution and obey signs, especially in lots designated for boat ramp use.

Be Prepared
Wear comfortable shoes.  Some activities take place outdoors, so dress accordingly and bring sunscreen and/or an umbrella.  You may also want to bring a camera, and a tote bag for books, t-shirts, and other festival goodies.

How Are We Doing?
Stop by one of the Information Booths at the festival to complete a survey that will help secure funding for future festivals and library programs.

Keep Me Posted
Send an e-mail to sign up for theLee County Reading Festival E-Newsletter to receive information all year long.

Coming From Out of Town?
Visit the Lee County Visitors & Convention Bureau Web site at http://www.leeislandcoast.com/ or the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce site at http://fortmyers.org/tourism.htm for suggestions on nearby accommodations.

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