IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE OIL SPILL: While some oil has reached the panhandle, at this point Florida’s beaches along the west coast are not affected in any way from the oil spill. Predictions show that if the oil were to get into the Gulf Stream, Florida’s east coast may actually be more affected and the west coast spared (view map). The beaches in the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area are clean, open, and invite you to enjoy them.