Downtown Diva: Edison Gatormania

The style was mostly blue and orange football jerseys when I stopped by The Edison on McGregor last Saturday night as Gator fans celebrated their team's big victory over the Seminoles. I didn't get there until after 10 p.m., but the indoor bar and veranda were packed with Gators still raising their glasses and toasting the big win.

Naples-based funk/blues/rock band Little Eddie and the Fatfingers attracted a huge crowd on the dance floor, and it was fun running into Michael Doyle, Tina DiCharia, Duane Waber and Renee Venafro - all having a fab time.

Because I accidentally forgot to go to college and know nothing about college football, my friend and Gator Club member Caryn Clark tells me that Saturday is a really big game, as the University of Florida takes the field in the SEC Championship.

Tailgating starts at The Edison at noon, kick-off is at 4 p.m. and activities include a biggest fan contest! Go to edisonfl.com for more info.

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Familiar Place... with a different taste

"Taste Buzz" - GulfCoastTimes.net

Boasting a new era, the Edison Restaurant and Bar on McGregor Boulevard is the newest venture of the stunning plantation-style building on the Fort Myers Country Club.

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The Edison reinvents historic good taste

news-press.com

Classic American cuisine is what's on the menu at The Edison Restaurant on McGregor Boulevard. But the history on the walls says it all.

The 12,000-square-foot building was recently reopened as an eatery that celebrates American inventor Thomas A. Edison.

"This is something the community has been waiting for ... a restaurant that really celebrates the area's rich history," said Daniel Kearns, one of the owners of the restaurant. "The community has really embraced us."

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The Edison brings Old Florida charm back to beleaguered country club

Karen Feldman, Fort Myers Florida Weekly

The sprawling establishment recently changed concepts again. Now it's The Edison, with ambience that befits one of the city's architectural grand dames. The halls, bar and dining rooms have all been repainted in lovely retro shades of deep brown and cream. Historic photographs from the Edison era fittingly adorn the walls, depicting Edison and his friends, including Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Jim Newton. Other shots show the city as it was a century ago.

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Girls (and boys) gone wild at The Edison...

Stephanie Davis, Gulf Costing Live
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The food was delicious (I had the famous chicken pot pie; my hubby had the meat loaf), but what really struck us was the party! Both bars (the one inside has a cozy elegance; while the outdoor bar overlooking the golf course is breezy and open) were absolutely packed with people having a fab time.

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The Edison in the Community

The Edison in actively involved in the following charities and community organizations:


Blue Line Fund

 


Children's Network

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Edison 3583 McGregor Blvd • Fort Myers, FL 33901 239.936.9348 • fax 239.936.8610 •