through the winter season and hosts numer- ous special events throughout the year.
SPORTS & RECREATION Year-round sunshine and pleasant
weather translate to plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun and spectator sports. (Also visit “Sports & Recreation” in the Member- ship Directory.)
BASEBALL
Te Boston Red Sox JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913 239-226-4700 or 877-REDSOX-9
www.Boston.RedSox.mlb.com
www.SpringTrainingConnection.com Te Boston Red Sox visit JetBlue Park for spring training in February and March.
Te Fort Myers Miracle Hammond Stadium, CenturyLink Sports Complex 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers, FL 33912 239-768-4210;
www.MiracleBaseball.com Minor league baseball provides plenty of summer family fun when the Miracle team, a Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, runs the bases April through September.
Te Minnesota Twins CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers, FL 33912; 800-33-TWINS or 239-533-7695
www.MLB.com/Twins Te Minnesota Twins also play ball in
February and March at the newly renovated CenturyLink Sports Complex.
BIKING
An impressive network of well-marked bike paths traverse Southwest Florida and meander through Estero’s safe and scenic neighborhoods. See the map on page 52.
BOATING/
FISHING CHARTERS & CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS
Explore our waterways, islands and beaches on a guided shelling or sightseeing excursion, opt for a half- or full-day fishing charter, or rent a canoe or kayak. Visit the Membership Directory (pages 44 -51 for local options.)
Estero River Outfitters 20991 South Tamiami Trail, Estero, FL 33928 239-992-4050;
www.EsteroRiverOutfitters.com Since 1977, this historic location has
offered kayak and canoe rentals and sales, a full fishing tackle shop and live bait. Tey also sell paddle boards and paddle gear.
GOLF
Southwest Florida, called the “Golf Course Capital of the World,” is home to courses designed by many of the world’s leading golf architects. Some are private and open only to members; others welcome the public during all or part of the year. Golfers must call ahead to reserve tee times and confirm green fees and cart rental in- formation. See the “Community” listings in the Membership Directory (page 48).
GOLF INSTRUCTION
Mike Calbot International Golf Academy Raptor Bay Golf Club 23001 Coconut Point Resort Drive, Estero, FL 33928 239-482-0900;
www.GolfDoctorUSA.com Mike Calbot is a professional golf swing analyst and master golf instructor. Te school offers learning experiences for all levels of golfers, including advanced player-development programs.
HOCKEY
Te Florida Everblades Germain Arena 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero, FL 33928 239-948-7825;
www.FloridaEverblades.com Germain Arena is home to the Florida
Everblades (East Coast Hockey League). Te team plays a full schedule of home games when they take to the ice from Oc- tober to April.
ICE SKATING
Germain Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL 33928 239-948-7825;
www.SkateEverblades.com Public skating and hockey and skating
lessons are offered year-round on Ger- main Arena’s twin rinks. Skate rentals are available.
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