Operating a restaurant, bar or lounge is challenging.
Some in the community claim victory, citing more acceptance in mainstream clubs, regardless of sexual orientation. Instead, at least in the Fort Myers area, the number has actually decreased-significantly. At a time when more attention and acceptance has been given to LGBT community nationwide you might think the number of clubs and establishments catering to the crowd would have increased.
Successfully finding a gay club in an unfamiliar city can be trying, especially in the Fort Myers area.