OUTDOORS Gaze at the cosmos on a nighttime tour with the experts from Starry Night Florida in Punta Gorda. Whether you’re looking for game fish, dolphins, or buckets of seashells, Reel Kind Fishing Tours in the 10,000 Islands caters to families, anglers, and shell-hunters looking for easy adventures. Connect with them in Goodland. Comb for rare seashells at Cayo Costa State Park. Captiva Cruises offers half-day trips including boat transportation to the barrier island. TreeUmph! conceals treetop obstacle courses and zip lines in a Bradenton-area forest, creating fun challenges for all skill levels. Unearth ancient treasures and explore Florida’s prehistoric past with a family-friendly swamp buggy ride or guided fossil-hunting expedition with Fossil Recovery in Arcadia. SOUTHWEST TURNER BEACH, CAPTIVA ISLAND Spark CULTURE Naples Botanical Garden is a haven of tranquility with gardens, a butterfly house, water features, tours, and events that complement the gardens. Shop and stroll historic downtown Venice to find several shark sculptures along the city’s Venice Shark Spotting walk. Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee introduces visitors to the region’s history through exhibits on pioneer life, Native American artifacts, and the ecosystem of the Everglades. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Clewiston showcases the history and culture of the Seminole Tribe through artifacts, exhibits, and immersive experiences. Learn about the influence of three cultures over 2,000 years at the Mound House in Fort Myers Beach, interpreting Calusa, Spanish Seminole, and Anglo-American history. NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, NAPLES Darron Silva EVENTS Englewood Beach Waterfest hosts boat races, educational programs, a beach-front food court, and family activities, while Island Hopper Songwriter Fest in Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Captiva Island, and Cape Coral celebrates music and culture with performances by popular songwriters. ISLAND HOPPER SONGWRITER FEST, FORT MYERS Fort Myers -Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods Scan the QR code for a current list of some major events: VISITFLORIDA.com/things-to-do/events 104 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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