From Cape Coral and Fort Myers to Bonita Springs, Estero, and Lehigh Acres — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Lee County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
Lee County is the economic hub of Southwest Florida, anchored by Cape Coral and Fort Myers. One of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, Lee County has attracted a massive influx of residents and businesses driven by Florida's no-income-tax advantage, affordable real estate, and year-round sunshine.
With Florida Gulf Coast University driving workforce development, Southwest Florida International Airport connecting the region to the nation, and a booming construction industry rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, Lee County's small business economy is dynamic and growing rapidly.
Whether your business is headquartered in Fort Myers or operating out of a smaller community, we serve the entire county with the same level of service.
The largest city in Lee County and one of the fastest-growing cities in America — a canal-laced waterfront community with a booming small business economy.
The county seat and commercial center of Southwest Florida — historic River District, major healthcare campus, and diverse business community.
An upscale Gulf Coast community with strong professional services, golf course communities, and a growing seasonal economy.
Home to Florida Gulf Coast University and the Hertz Arena — a rapidly growing community with retail, dining, and service businesses.
One of the largest unincorporated communities in Florida — affordable housing hub driving demand for contractors, services, and local businesses.
Also serving Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva, North Fort Myers, Pine Island, and all Lee County communities.
Serving Lee County means knowing it. From the canals of Cape Coral to the River District of Fort Myers and the island communities of Sanibel — here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.
Lee County's story is one of explosive growth — from a quiet fishing and agricultural community to one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford wintered in Fort Myers in the early 1900s, but the county's population explosion didn't begin until the 1970s and has accelerated dramatically since 2000.
In September 2022, Hurricane Ian made direct landfall in Lee County as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic damage across Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Cape Coral. The rebuilding effort has generated a massive construction and restoration economy — and renewed focus on resilient building practices and business continuity.
Today, Lee County is rebuilding and growing simultaneously. Cape Coral continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in America. FGCU is expanding its programs and research. And the county's no-income-tax advantage continues to attract retirees, remote workers, and entrepreneurs from the Northeast and Midwest.
Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Lee County business needs to stay financially clean and tax-ready year-round.
Our flagship service. Every transaction categorized, every account reconciled, and clean financial reports delivered to your inbox each month — without you lifting a finger. The financial foundation every Lee County business deserves.
Behind on your books? We clean up any backlog — whether it’s 3 months or 3 years — so you can move forward with accurate, up-to-date records.
New business or inherited a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts that actually makes sense for your industry.
Monthly reconciliation of every bank account and credit card — ensuring your books match your statements and no transactions fall through the cracks.
P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports delivered monthly in a format you can actually understand and act on.
We keep your AP and AR organized so you always know what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what’s overdue.
We make sure your payroll expenses hit your books correctly and stay in sync with your payroll processor every pay period.
From local contractors to professional service firms and everything in between — we understand the financial patterns of the industries that drive Lee County’s economy.
Hurricane rebuilding, new construction, and renovation in a booming market
Agent commissions, vacation rentals, property management, and investment properties
Beach dining, seasonal tourism, catering, and resort services
Medical practices, home health agencies, and senior care businesses
Financial advisors, law firms, consultants, and accounting firms
Boutiques, online stores, and Gulf Coast retail businesses
Boat sales, repair, fishing charters, and waterfront services
Year-round outdoor maintenance businesses serving residential and commercial properties
“After Hurricane Ian, our roofing company went from 10 jobs a month to 60. Our books were chaos. Tides came in, cleaned up the backlog, set up job costing in QuickBooks, and now we can actually track profitability on every project. Lifesaver.”
Yes — we serve businesses across the entire county, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and all communities. Since we're 100% remote, your exact location within the county doesn't matter.
No. If you don't have QuickBooks Online, we can set it up as part of your onboarding. If you already have an account, we'll connect to it and clean it up as needed. We also connect Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your books before beginning regular monthly service.
Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume. Most small businesses fall between $395–$895/month. We provide an exact quote during your free consultation — no guesswork.
We keep your books tax-ready and can work alongside your CPA or tax preparer on sales tax matters. We don't file returns directly, but we ensure all the supporting data is clean and organized for whoever handles your tax filings.
Most Lee County businesses are fully onboarded within 5–7 business days. We schedule a kickoff call, connect your accounts, review your chart of accounts, and begin work right away.
We make switching easy. We can work directly with your previous bookkeeper to transition files and access, review existing books for accuracy, and pick up right where they left off — or clean things up if needed.
Lee County is one of the many Florida counties we serve. We also work with businesses across these neighboring counties.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us about your business and we’ll give you a clear picture of where your books stand and what it will cost to fix it.
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Official government resources for registering, filing, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.