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Sand Bash Championship

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April 14-15, 2014 The sand sculpting competition includes master and amateur sculpting competitions, sand sculpting demonstrations and lessons, ice and chainsaw carving demos, a zipline over the beach, a kids activity area, and vendors. Admission is $5.00 for anyone over the age of 4; $18.00 for a family of four.

Lynx Returns

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The ship Lynx is in port in Fort Myers Beach again this year (December 20- January 11 and March 16- May 18) the Lynx will be offering daily dockside tours. Tickets are free for ages 12 and under (must be accompanied by adult) and $8.00 for ages 13 and older. For more information call 866-446-5969…continue reading

27th Annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival

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November 22-December 1, 2013 open daily 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Located at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach 6890 Estero Blvd $5.00 admission for ages 5 and older free for ages 4 and under for more information you can call 239-454-7500     fmbsandsculpting.com  or www.fortmyersbeach.org The biggest and one of the longest running sand sculpting…continue reading

FUN FACT

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Look for the Chambers new and colorful Airstream visitor information center on San Carlos Blvd. a block from Times Square. Walk up and get restaurant menus, accommodations and attractions info and coupons for season discounts.

Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Wading Trip

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Thursday June 27th from 9am to 11am hhtp://www.dept.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/estero/calendar/wading_trip.htm We will take a refreshing journey into the waters of Ester Bay, wading into mudflats and seagrass beds to find many of the plants and animals that call this estuary home. Using dip nets and seine nets we will collect organisms such as fish, shrimp, crabs, snails…continue reading

Behind The Scenes Tours Every Thursday

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A Behind-the-Scenes Tour takes you inside and up close in the Edison & Ford homes led by the Curator staff and includes the homes, gardens, lab and museum. Ticket cost: Free to Edison Ford members, non members $40. Space is limited and reservations are suggested by calling 239-334-7419 Website: http://efwefla.org Location: Edison Ford Winter Estates…continue reading

TURTLE TROT

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Friends of Lovers Key have announced the 8th Annual Turtle Trot 5K Race will be held on May 11,2013. Runners, joggers and walkers are all invited to join the fun at Lovers Key State Park. Register online at www.friendsofloverskey.org or stop at the park for a form. Fee is $25/adults and $15/youth before May 5th….continue reading

Privateer Lynx Winters on Fort Myers Beach

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The Ship Lynx will be in port in Fort Myers Beach December 20, 2013 through January 11, 2014 and again March 16, 2014 until May 18, 2014 the lynx will be offering daily dockside tours.  Tickets $8.00 for ages 13 and up. For more information call 866-446-5969 Come learn what life was like aboard ship…continue reading

Lovers Key Trails

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Want to disappear for a few hours and lose yourself in the beauty of the barrier islands? Head on over to Lovers Key State Park for a leisurely walk or bike ride along their recreational trails. Lovers Key is a 1600 acre park comprised of four barrier islands- Lovers Key, Inner Key, Black Island and…continue reading

FARMERS MARKET

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For a refreshing change there are 2 fresh Farmers Markets on the beach… Tuesdays from 8-1 p.m. at Santini Plaza and Fridays from 7:30 -11:30 a.m under the Matanzas pass Bridge. the Friday market is growing each year with this year hosting more vendors providing meals cooked on site.