Iona, FL

Iona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southwestern Lee County, near Fort Myers and the route toward Sanibel Island. Its northern edge follows the tidal Caloosahatchee River, giving the area a strong Southwest Florida waterfront context even though it is not a separate city. Iona is mostly residential, with access to marinas, shopping, medical services, and Gulf Coast beaches nearby. For someone comparing places, it works best as a Fort Myers-area community close to the river, barrier islands, and everyday coastal amenities.