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Wednesday February 22, 2012 to Tuesday February 28, 2012
(17 Events)Wednesday February 22, 2012
Sightseeing Cruises
Other
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 1200 Fifth Avenue South, US 41 E, Naples
Daily 1.5 hour narrated cruises on the calm waters of Naples Bay. Learn about the natural beauty, wildlife and history of Naples. Dolphins love to follow our boat and manatees often thrill us with a playful appearance. Bald eagles and birdlife are abundant. See the fabulous waterfront homes of Port Royal.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Estates Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, and Caretaker’s House and the Ford House. The 1929 historic landscape is throughout the property including the award winning Moonlight Garden. The Estates Museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits.
In addition to providing the opportunity to explore the winter retreats of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the site offers opportunities for the public to enjoy its park like environment for special events, weddings, corporate functions and meetings, exhibits and ongoing education programming. Throughout the year, this National Register Historic Site, Florida Historic Landmark and Winner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Restoration Award offers visitors of all ages a chance to step back into “old Florida” and the opportunity to learn more about the world through unique historical, scientific and cultural experiences.
Open Daily 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Guided and self-guided tours. Audio tours available in English & German. Maps available in English, German, French and Spanish.
"Treasure Hunt"
Kids ⁄ Family
Date: Active through .Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Imaginarium, 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers
Attend a modern-day treasure hunt at the Imaginarium Science Center!
Guests will use modern technology and the tools-of-the-trade to uncover a variety of treasures, as well as the science, history, stories and personalities behind this contemporary quest.
The Imaginarium brings this treasurer hunt to you with an interactive exhibition that puts the gold in your hands! Treasure! explores the history of treasures and treasure hunting, the technology and tools used to find it and the people and personalities that hunt for treasure—like you! Guests will discover artifacts of ancient shipwrecks and take the controls of a remote-operated vehicle (ROV) used to uncover underwater treasures. Re-live the Gold Rush and try panning for gold, then experiment with metal detectors or embark on a geocache using GPS navigation, for a modern-day treasure hunting experience.
Special exhibit features include actual artifacts from shipwrecks and other treasure sites. Visitors embark on their own quest to explore: Underwater Treasure, Buried Treasure, Gold Rushes, Treasures in the Attic, Treasure in Popular Culture, and then move on to The Modern Treasure Hunt and Protecting Treasure.
THEMATIC AREAS OF TREASURE!
Underwater Treasure — Sunken treasure. Actual shipwreck artifacts are part of this module and its highlight is a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) where guests will go hands on to operate an ROV underwater.
Buried Treasure.
Gold Rushes.
Treasures in the Attic,
Treasure in Popular Culture.
The Modern Treasure Hunt, Contemporary treasure hunting employs exciting technology including metal detectors, but many other tools are also used. In this area, visitors will consider the various ways that people find their way (maps, compasses, landmarks) and other navigation devices, including the Global Positioning System and the meteoric rise of Geocaching.
A family-friendly outdoor activity, geocaching first appeared in 2001 and now boasts hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts.
Protecting Treasure — Once a treasure has been found, how can it be protected?
In addition to this educational and visually impressive interactive exhibition, the Imaginarium offers a supplemental education guide and will hold an exciting supporting event.
For more information, call 239.321.7420, visit us at: www.imaginariumfortmyers.com
$50.00 Free Dinner Coupons
Food Special Cartridge World
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Price: $50.00 Value
Receive a $25.00 or $50.00 gift certificate for a dining experience, when you purchase $75.00 or $100.00 (respectively) of recycled toner cartridges from Cartridge World in Fort Myers. Fore more information visit Cartridge World at 360FortMyers.com
Imaginarium and SWFL Museum of History
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time: All Day Event
Location: 2000 Cranford Ave. Fort Myers, FL
Learning is fun for the whole family at the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium. Touch live sea life, be blown away by a hurricane, run through a rainstorm! Your admission package to the Imaginarium provides hours of fun and entertainment for the
entire family through hands-on science exhibits. You will enjoy the new 3-D film, SOS Planet, a hands-on experience at our marine touch tank with stingrays & more, exhibits displaying live fish, sharks, turtles, swans, and iguanas, daily Hands-On Fun Shows with LIVE animals, the opportunity to become a TV weather forecaster in our mini-studio, the Sporty Science Arena, a virtual sports simulator, and so much more!
2000 Cranford Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33916
239-321-7420
EDISON - FORD WINTER ESTATES
Historical Natures Fresh Air and Water
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: Fort Myers
2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Estates Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, and Caretaker’s House and the Ford House. The 1929 historic landscape is throughout the property including the award winning Moonlight Garden. The Estates Museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits.
In addition to providing the opportunity to explore the winter retreats of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the site offers opportunities for the public to enjoy its park like environment for special events, weddings, corporate functions and meetings, exhibits and ongoing education programming. Throughout the year, this National Register Historic Site, Florida Historic Landmark and Winner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Restoration Award offers visitors of all ages a chance to step back into “old Florida” and the opportunity to learn more about the world through unique historical, scientific and cultural experiences.
2350 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-7419
Germain (Alico) Arena Games and Events
Entertainment
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 11000 Everblades Pkwy. Estero, FL 33928
Germain Arena is Southwest Florida's premier entertainment venue offering a wide variety of choice entertainment. Home to the ECHL's Florida Everblades and a recreation facility with 2 NHL-sized rinks
239-948-7825, Located in Estero, Florida
Cultural Center of Charlotte County
Other
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 2280 Aaron Street Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Did you know that the Cultural Center has over 12,000 happenings each year, concerts, games, dances, seminars, expos, theater, workshops, classes and so much more going on.
The Cultural Center has something for everyone for the young and young at heart.
All of these happenings fulfill our mission of enhancing the recreational, educational, physical and mental well being of the citizens of Charlotte County and South West Florida.
If you have questions about the Cultural Center, please contact:
Donna Barrett
941-625-4175
Thank you for supporting "The Place That Friendship Built" a nonprofit organization, serving Charlotte County since 1961
Alico Arena Events
Sports
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: Alico Arena 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Fort Myers, FL 33965
Home to the NCAA's newest Division I institution, Florida Gulf Coast University. Alico Arena is a 4,250-seat multipurpose facility that hosts FGCU Eagles basketball games, volleyball games, special events and serves as an University event venue.
ALICO ARENA FEATURES
Open Year-Round
But, closed on Holidays
Fun, Family Friendly Arena
Meeting/Tour groups are welcome
Group, Military, Student & Senior Citizen Discounts are available
ADA Compliant
Alico Arena
10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965
239-590-7145,
Swamp Buggy Rides
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: Babcock Ranch, 8000 S.R. 31 Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Take a Ride on the Wild Side with Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Enjoy a 90-minute Buggy Tour through the Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Experienced guides offer in-depth descriptions of birds, animals, plants, and the cattle and horses that are raised on the ranch. Visitors will see alligators, and many other animals living in Southwest Florida. All tours are by reservation only.
In the tour area you'll find a museum featuring Florida history, Babcock operations, and natural history artifacts. There also are exhibits featuring a movie set used by Warner Brothers to film entitled "Just Cause" starring Sean Connery on site.
Reservations are REQUIRED for all tours. Handicap access - call for details.
Average Time to See Attraction:
2 and 1/2 hours
8000 S.R. 31
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
941-637-0551 - 800-500-5583
Adventures in Paradise daily cruises around the Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Kids ⁄ Family
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers
Adventures in Paradise offers daily cruises around the Sanibel and Captiva Islands to see various ocean wildlife, such as dolphins, sea otters, manatees and more. Guests can join them for Fishing, Shelling, Dolphin Watches, Sunset Champagne Cruises and more. Canoe/Kayak Eco tours through a private mangrove or rent your own kayak or boat. Private Fishing Charters also available! Restroom facilities and refreshments onboard. Open Hours: Monday to Sunday from 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Call for more info: 239 472 8443
info@AdventuresInParadise.com
Scuba Diving Charters
Sports
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 15630 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers
Seahorse Scuba provides instruction, boats, and equipment for scuba diving. The business in family owned and operated. They sell, rent and service a variety of equipment. The charters leave in the morning to visit area wrecks and reefs, and are back by lunch. The charter includes snacks and a guide. Tanks and weights are provided free, and other equipment can be rented. Reservations are required, with a limit of six. For beginners, they offer a three-day certification program, and summer camp for kids.
Call for details: 239 454 3111
Fun, Food, Music and Hangin'
Other
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: Indian Creek Plaza 17280 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers
It doesn't matter whether you like rock music or reggae, indie pop or funk, there is something for you here at the Indian Creek Plaza. The Plaza is home to many restaurants that regularly host all kinds of shows, like the Surf and Song Festival. The Indian Creek Plaza is a good place to catch up on the local culture or just hang out with the locals. The place is run by Sun Communities Inc. and also offers community living options to meet your life-long dreams.
Ostego Bay Marine Science Center
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 718 Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Myers
The Ostego Bay Foundation's mission is to promote understanding of marine life and the delicate balance of marine ecosystems through education and community involvement. At the Marine Science Center, exhibits, touch tanks and aquariums introduce visitors to marine life. There are also exhibits on fossils, shells and endangered species. The Science Center offers a walking tour that includes the Center, the Coast Guard station, the waterfront and shrimp boats, and explains how the industry works. Parking is free under the bridge.
Phone: 239.765.8101
Deep Sea Fishing
Other
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 1200 Fifth Avenue South, US 41 E, Naples
M/V Lady Brett departs twice daily for deep sea fishing fun up to 12 miles off-shore. Cruising at 18 knots, catch grouper, snapper, king fish, mackerel and cobia. Rod, reel and tackle, bait and fishing license are included. Bring a small cooler with beer, soda or lunch.
Phone: 239.263.4949
Cultural Cruises
Cultural
Date: Active through .Time: All Day Event
Location: 1200 Fifth Avenue South, US 41 E, Naples
"Culture and Knowledge!"
While we're expounding on the reasons you love the outdoors... the sea breezes and the sights and While we're expounding on the reasons you love the outdoors... the sea breezes and the sights and sounds of the water, you'll learn things you didn't even know you wanted to know!
Take one of these cruises and you'll surely want to try them all. Our waterfronts, ecosystem and history are such compelling subjects that while you're indulging your quest for "knowledge," you'll completely overlook the fact that you're absorbing "Culture"!
Phone: 239.263.4949
Bonita Springs Farmers Market
Other
Date:Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Riverside Park, Old 41, Bonita Springs
Price: Free
Description
The Bonita Springs Farmers Market will be every Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Park on Old 41 Road. The Market will open the first Wednesday in November and run until the last Wednesday in April.
Place: Riverside Park
When:
Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Age Limit: All ages
Categories: Farmers Market
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