PULSE / Top 101 things to do in SWFL Mark Your Calendar
Check out Art Walk in the Fort Myers River District every first Saturday monthly, and Music Walk every third Saturday.
Be in the crowd for concerts and events at Germain Arena - see complete schedule at
www.germainarena.com
Attend the world famous Swamp Buggy Races; the Winter Classic is taking place on Jan 26-27, 2013. For more info and the full race schedule visit
www.swampbuggy.com
Try some gator nuggets plus countless ocean delights at the Annual Everglades Seafood Festival, happening next from Fri-Sun, Feb 8-10, 2013.
Sample culinary fare from many local restaurants every year at the Taste of Collier, next on May 5, 2013.
Don’t miss the Great Dock Canoe Races; it’s not only a Naples tradition, but also the craziest party of the year! Going down next year on Saturday, May 11, 2013. PS. Keewaydin Island is where it’s really at!
Give Back
Participate in the next beach cleanup, organized by Keep Collier Beautiful, most recently on Sept 15, 2012.
Help our furry friends at Collier Humane Society or Friends of Gummi, a local animal rescue organization
Patronize or volunteer at an upscale nonprofit resale shop like the Bargain Box in downtown Naples.
Fight world hunger through volunteer opportunities and initiatives at ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) in Fort Myers.
For the Kids
Catch a Derby Girl’s bout at Bamboozles Skating Rink in Fort Myers and see the ladies in action. For a full schedule, visit
www.FortMyersDerbygirls.com.
Take care of your tyke’s teeth with regular visits to the dentist at Cosmic Smiles for Kids.
Day Trippin’
Take an exciting airboat ride in Everglades City, and then stop at the Skunk Ape Research Center in Ochopee.
Round up a few friends and drive to Sanibel Island, either for a day or an overnight camping trip. Aſter the beach, it’s time to hit the shops. Looking for a unique work or jewelry piece? Stop by the Watson MacRae Gallery on Periwinkle Way.
All aboard! Skip the hassle and expense of driving for hours and take the Key West Express to Margaritaville for the weekend.
Stay for a day or camp out all weekend with your ATV or swamp buggy at the Redneck Yacht Club in Punta Gorda... Florida’s largest outdoor mudding track!
Bike through nature or take a tram tour at the ecologically amazing Shark Valley on the east coast of Florida.
Pick up a pie to go at Red’s Pizzeria on Davis Blvd for a low-key night with the fam.
Consider new hobbies all ages can enjoy, such as creating an aquarium with the help of Custom Aquarium Studios on Enterprise Ave in Naples.
See lions, tigers and bears (and much more!) at the always evolving Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens... or visit alligators and crocodiles up close at the Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. The otter show is the best!
Spend an aſternoon with the kids, or acting like one, while floating around the lazy river at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. Don’t skimp on the sunscreen because you’ll get a tan regardless!
Optimize the wellbeing of your four legged family member(s) with a nutrician consultation at For Footed Friends, a store promoting all natural food for a healthier pet.
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