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Address: 2005 Mainsail Drive, Suite 3 Naples, FL 34114 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐850-‐3599 Fax Number: 239-‐394-‐2966 Website: www.flyairex.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pelicanforce Twitter: www.twitter.com/pelicanforce E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Robert Dellaert Title: President/Commercial Pilot Admission Price: ½ hour flight -‐ $275 – includes up to 3* passengers 1 hour flight -‐ $425 – includes up to 3* passengers *weight limitations apply

Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset

Directions: Multiple locations – Marco Island Executive Airport, South Seas Island Resort, Tween Water Inn, Bokeelia, Fort Myers, Nav-‐A-‐Gator Grill

Currency Accepted: Visa or MasterCard

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Attraction Summary: Welcome Visitors -‐ Air Expeditions is Southwest Florida’s premier seaplane tour operator offering exciting seaplane tours from many seaside resorts and waterfront locations from Port Charlotte, Captiva, Sanibel, Fort Myers, Naples, and Marco Island.

Air Expeditions, Inc.

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Address: 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐939-‐2787 Fax Number: 239-‐939-‐0794 Website: www.artinlee.org E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Lydia A. Black Title: Executive Director Admission Price: Free

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Directions: Just south of the Colonial/MidPointe Bridge on McGregor Blvd. Accessible from Colonial or Royal Palm Square Blvd from Summerlin.

Currency Accepted: U.S. Currency

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Average Time to view: Art Galleries & Gift Shop – 1 hour

Attraction Summary: Designated Arts Agency for Lee County for more than 35 years. Ten-‐acre campus. Three art galleries with monthly exhibits, daily classes and workshops, live performances in the Foulds Theater, outdoor festivals and concerts in the Margaret Morrow Frizzell Amphitheater and a Saturday morning Green Market.

Alliance of the Arts

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Address: 2443 First Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐768-‐3602 Fax Number: 239-‐337-‐0803 Website: www.artfestfortmyers.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/artfestfortmyers E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Sharon McAllister Title: Executive Director Admission Price Info: Free Admission/Paid VIP Program Hours of Operation: First weekend every February Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday night opening 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Directions: Downtown Fort Myers River District Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Attraction Summary: Juried fine art festival featuring 200 artists, international dining gallery, music, children’s art activities, high school art competition and much more.

ArtFest Fort Myers

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Address: 8000 State Road 31 Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 800-‐500-‐5583 Fax Number: 941-‐637-‐4611 Website: www.babcockwilderness.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Cheryl Dierken Title: Tour Manager Admission Price Info: Adults $22.00, Children ages 3-‐12 $14.00 Lap babies no charge Hours of Operation: Vary Daily Directions: Call for directions Currency Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express Wheelchair Accessible: Yes – ask for information Average time to see Attraction: 2 hours

Babcock Wilderness Adventures

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Address: 8099 College Parkway SE Fort Myers, FL 33919 Mailing Address: 13350 Edison Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919 Box Office: 239-‐481-‐4849, Toll Free 800-‐440-‐7469 Phone Number: 239-‐489-‐3033 Fax Number: 239-‐481-‐4620 Website: www.bbmannpah.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact: Lois Soscia Title: Group Sales Manager, ext 3122 Admission Price Info: Varies by show, discounts available for groups and corporate partners Hours of Operation: Box Office – Monday – Friday 10 AM – 5PM,

Saturday, 10AM – 2PM, and show nights Sunday only on performance days or nights

Online Ticketing 24/7 @www.bbmannpah.com Directions: Edison College Campus, Fort Myers Summerlin Road between College Parkway and Cypress Lake Drive. Currency Accepted: Cash, Personal check, MC, VISA, American Express, and Discover Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: None Average time to see Attraction: Year Round, primarily between January through April Attraction Summary: Mann Hall features the largest proscenium stage in Southwest Florida. The 1,871

seat facility also features a state of the art sound system and a full service in-‐house box office. A V.I.P. Lounge for President’s Club members, in-‐house catering and full service concession bars are also offered. New York’s major touring musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Jersey Boys, The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Starring THE ROCKETTES, Riverdance, Lion King, Mamma Mia bring the best of Broadway to Southwest Florida. In addition, legendary stars such as Bill Cosby, Paul Anka, Anne Murray, Jonny Mathis, Tom Jones, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Norah Jones, and Steely Dan, among others have graced the stage. Motor coach transportation drops off just yards from the entrance. There is ample free parking and many fine restaurants surrounding the theater. No matter your preference, Mann Hall is definitely the place to be for great entertainment.

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

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Address: 11500 Fenway South Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐334-‐4700 Fax Number: 239-‐226-‐1767 Website: www.redsox.mlb.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/redsox Twitter: @redsox Email: Contact Name: Brett Bodine Title: Manager, Florida Business Operations

Boston Red Sox

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Address: 1380 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33907 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐278-‐4422 Fax Number: 239-‐278-‐5664 Website: www.BroadwayPalm.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Patty Stallsmith Title: Director of Group Sales Admission Price Info: $28.00 -‐ $55.00 Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Sunday Evenings Evenings: 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner 7:30 p.m. Show Time Sunday Twilights: 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner 7 p.m. Show Time Selected Matinees on Wednesday or Thursday and Saturday or Sunday Matinees: 11:45 a.m. Buffet Luncheon 1:15 p.m. Show Time Directions: Located on Colonial Blvd, Exit 136 from I-‐75 between McGregor Blvd and Summerlin Road in the Royal Palm Square Plaza Currency Accepted: U.S. currency and all major credit cards Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: Reservations required Average time to see Attraction: Buffet and Show 3½ to 4 hours Attraction Summary: Year-‐round attraction offering professional Broadway Productions. Matinee,

evening and twilight performances. A delicious 5 entree buffet, full salad bar and a lavish dessert selection included in the price. Voted “Best Live Theatre” in Southwest Florida. The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is our second performance venue, a 90-‐seat black box theatre showcasing smaller scale-‐comedies and musical revues.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

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Address: 2505 First Street Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mailing Address: Uncommon Friends Foundation Box 811 Fort Myers, FL 33902 Phone Number: 239-‐337-‐0706 Fax Number: 239-‐476-‐8813 Website: www.BurroughsHome.com Contact Name: Christine Forbes Title: Event Manager Admission Price Info: $10.00-‐$20.00 Living History Tours, Teas and other events price varies, check

website events tab for calendar of events. Hours of Operation: Check website events tab for hours of operation Directions: We are located on the corner of First Street and Flower Street in historic Fort Myers

river district. Currency Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, U.S. travelers checks, cash Wheelchair Accessible: First floor of the home and property Average time to see Attraction: 1.5 hours Attraction Summary: Walk among live oaks and lush gardens, relax in a rocking chair on the verandah as

you watch the river roll gently by…but, first, join Mona and Jettie Burroughs as they share the history and colorful tales of living in one of Fort Myers’ older homes – The Burroughs Home.

Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events

that hosted the Fort Myers’ elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step back in time.

The Burroughs Home has come alive once again under the management of

Uncommon Friends Foundation. In addition to historical tours, the home is the perfect waterfront setting for your wedding, reception, corporate event, private party and teas.

Burroughs Home & Gardens

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Address: 2816 NW County Road 661

Arcadia, FL 34266

Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 800-‐268-‐0083 Fax Number: 863-‐494-‐4391 Website: www.canoeoutpost.com/peace E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Katie Johnson/Trent Anthney Title: Office Manager, Group Specialist, Reservation Director/General Manager Admission Price Info: Varies with length of trip. Price per canoe or kayak based on two people per canoe. Kids, 12

and under, as extra people in the middle are free. Hourly rental starts at $30.00. Daily rental runs start at $40.00. Overnight rentals start at $75.00. Camping gear available for rent.

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving

Day & Christmas Day. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Directions: The Canoe Outpost is located 2 miles west of Arcadia, off SR70 on CR 661, just behind the

Arcadia Peace River Campground. Off I-‐75, take US 17/Exit 164 north to Arcadia, turn left on State Road 70, go 2 miles to campground and turn right. Or CR769/Kings Highway/Exit 170, north to SR72 and turn right onto SR72 to SR 70 or SR72/Exit 205 just outside of Sarasota head north to Arcadia. SR72 dead-‐ends at SR70. Turn left on SR 70, go just a few hundred yards to campground, turn right, drive north alongside the campground. The Outpost is the second drive/parking lot on the right. 30 minutes from Port Charlotte, 1 hour from Fort Myers and 1½ hours from Naples.

Currency Accepted: Credit cards, debit cards, Cash, Traveler’s Checks, Business Checks Wheelchair Accessible: Limited in wilderness areas, most boat ramps accessible, some sandy beaches and stairs,

assistance available Restrictions: Varies with water conditions. See website for current conditions, no unescorted minors. Average time to see Attraction: Varies, depending on length of trip. From one hour to all day or overnight. Attraction Summary: Canoe Outpost offers leisurely, scenic trips on Florida’s most popular State Paddle Trail. The

Peace offers wildlife viewing, birding, fishing, picnicking, swimming, camping, hiking, fossil hunting and of course, canoeing and kayaking. Free fossil sifters during low water. Fitted lifejackets foe all kids (no orange horse collars) and adults if desired. Small coolers available for loan. Seatbacks available for rent. Ice, T-‐shirts, shark tooth jewelry, koolie cups, soft drinks for sale. Each person gets a seat cushion at no extra charge. Come find a little peace and become a Peace Paddler and see the True Florida.

Canoe Outpost – Peace River

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Address: 2804 Del Prado Blvd. Unit 209, Suite #3 Cape Coral, FL 33904 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 152696 Cape Coral, FL 33915 Phone Number: 239-‐677-‐8752 Fax Number: 239-‐790-‐0912 Website: www.CapeHurricanes.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: J.P. Terrasi Eric Anderson Title: General Manager Director of Coaching Admission Price Info: Home Games: General Admission -‐ $6.00 with various discounts VIP Tickets -‐ $20.00 Hours of Operation: Games will be played various nights from April through July at 7:00 p.m. Directions: Cape Coral High School, just north of Veterans Blvd. on Santa Barbara Currency Accepted: US CASH on game day, Visa or MasterCard for advance tickets Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: Games normally last 2 to 2 ½ hours Attraction Summary: The Cape Coral Hurricanes are a professionally run men’s soccer team

proudly playing in the NPSL (National Premier Soccer League), which is in the 4th Division of U.S. Soccer. We will be featuring top local SWFL players on our team. This inaugural exhibition season will feature at least 8 home games played at Cape High School while also playing some Pre-‐Season games in other various SWFL locations as well. We are proud to announce that major market teams from Atlanta, Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa Bay will be coming to Cape Coral for league games this season.

Our Pre-‐Season Game nights will feature a pre-‐game undercard game of

U14-‐U18 local youth Allstars. It also will feature two half-‐time short field fames between various U6-‐U13 games, while also having various kids’ activities on the grounds like face painting, a bounce house and various kids’ games.

Cape Coral Hurricanes

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Address: 11401 Andy Rosse Lane Captiva, FL 33924 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 580 Captiva, FL 33924 Phone Number: 239-‐472-‐5300 Fax Number: 239-‐472-‐6405 Website: www.captivacruises.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Brad Junghans Title: General Manager Admission Price Info: Range: Adults; $25 -‐ $70, Children; $15 -‐ $35 Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily Directions: Available on the website Currency Accepted: US Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: 1.5 Hours – 6 Hours Depending on cruise Attraction Summary: Your passport to Historic Lee County – Narrated Cruises Beach & Shelling Cruises to Cayo Costa State Park Cabbage Key & Useppa Island Lunch Cruises Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruises Royal Residence Cruises Edison & Ford Winter Estates Sailing Cruises, Sunset Cruises and Night Sky Astronomy Cruises

Captiva Cruises

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Address: 23106 Fashion Drive, Suite 107 Estero, FL 33928

Mailing Address: Same

Phone Number: 239-‐992-‐9966

Fax Number: 239-‐992-‐1486

Website: www.shopcoconutpoint.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coconutpointmall Twitter: www.twitter.com/Coconut_Point

Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Tara Beauchesne Title: Director of Marketing and Business Development

Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Directions: I-‐75 to Exit 123, go west on Corkscrew Road. Follow until US 41 and go south. Drive for 1.6 miles and Coconut Point will be on the left.


Attraction Summary: Coconut Point is a picturesque outdoor mall featuring 140 stores including Dillard’s, Target, Apple Store and Barnes & Noble – all surrounding several acres of lake with a boardwalk. From jewelry to apparel and accessories to sporting goods, we offer a variety of retail and restaurant choices in every price range.

Coconut Point

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Address: 1450 Merrihue Drive Naples, FL 34102 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐262-‐0304 Fax Number: 239-‐262-‐0672 Website: www.conservancy.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConservancySWF Twitter: @ConservancySWFL E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Barbara J. Wilson Title: Director of Marketing and Communications Admission Price Info: Members: FREE; $12.95 Adults; $8.95 Kids ages 3-‐12; 3 and under are free Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Directions: I-‐75, Exit 107, west towards Naples, go left on Goodlette-‐Frank Road, take

another left on 14th Ave. N. Also new entrance, Smith Preserve Way, south of Naples Zoo off Goodlette-‐Frank Road.

Currency Accepted: US Dollars Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average Time to see Attraction: 3 hours Attraction Summary: Allyn family lagoon & dock; Dalton Discovery Center; Von Arx Wildlife

Hospital; Shotwell Wavering Family Filter Marsh; Lutgert Commons area; Bradley Nature Store; Christopher B. Smith Preserve Observation Gazebo; Kayak rentals; Site #69 on the Great Florida Birding Trail

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center

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Address: 528 Cultural Park Blvd Cape Coral, FL 33990 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐772-‐5862 Website: www.culturalparktheater.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Adam Culliton Title: Director of Marketing Admission Price Info: $18 for Adults, $16 for Seniors, $12 for Children Hours of Operation: Box Office Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Weekends 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: Average show times 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Matinee 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cultural Park Theatre Company

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Address: 2350 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mailing Address: PO Box 2368 Fort Myers, FL 33902 Phone Number: 239.334.7419 Fax Number: 239.461.4452 Website: www.edisonfordwinterestates.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/EFWEFLA Twitter: www.twitter.com/EdisonFordFL E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Neil Curiel Title: Marketing Representative Admission Price: $20 Self Guided Adult $25 Guided Adult $11 Self Guided Child $15 Guided Child Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily Directions: Located 1 mile south of Downtown Fort Myers on McGregor Blvd. Currency Accepted: Cash, checks, traveler’s checks, credit cards Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: 2 ½ hours Attraction Summary: As one of the nation’s top ten most visited historic sites, the tropical estates

of Thomas Edison & Henry Ford include nearly 25 acres with over a dozen historic buildings, a large inventions museum, and dazzling old fashioned gardens. The site has won top awards nationally for restoration, gardens, and new programs.

The Edison Ford features NEW tours and programs each year. Whether

you’re a first time visitor, or a seasoned Edison expert, there’s always something new to discover at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

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Address: 7225 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931


Phone Number: 239-‐463-‐3600

Fax Number: 239-‐463-‐8992

Website: www.thefishtalemarina.com

Email: [email protected]

Contact Name: Georgia Reinmuth

Title: Marketing Director

Admission Price Info: $23.00 per person

Hours of Operation: Daily – 12, 2, and sunset

Directions: South end of Fort Myers Beach behind Santini Marina Plaza

Currency Accepted: USD


Average Time to see Attraction: 1 ½ hours

Attraction Summary: Enjoy Estero Bay while watching dolphins play. Learn about the Eco System, the various wildlife and how to protect it.

Estero Bay Express II at Fish Tale Marina

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Mailing Address: 238 Mamie Street Chokoloskee, FL 33957 Phone Number: 239-‐695-‐3633 Fax Number: 1-‐800-‐877-‐335-‐6321 Website: www.evergladesareatours.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Captain Charles Wright Title: Owner Alternate Contact: Darlene K. Meadows Title: Marketing Director Hours of Operation: Open Daily Directions: Call for directions; off Tamiami Trail Currency Accepted: Cash and all major credit cards Wheelchair Accessible: No Restrictions: No pets

Attraction Summary: Imagine kayaking next to dolphins and manatees. Everglades Area Tours welcomes you to the very edge of Florida’s Last Frontier. The splendid natural world of Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands opens to our guests with a variety of guided eco-‐adventures. We have many eco-‐adventures, be it foot, kayak, powerboat, overnight, fishing, you will enjoy a complete experience with Everglades Area Tours. To check out our most popular boat assisted kayak eco-‐tour, which combines all three walking, kayaking and motor-‐boating, go to www.evergladesareatours.com. These tours are truly the best way to experience the Everglades with two locations.

Everglades Area Tours

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Mailing Address: 16500 Arbor Ridge Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33908 Phone Number: (239) 472-‐1559 Fax Number: (239) 437-‐8366 Website: www.ecosafari.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Bob Cowlishaw Title: President Admission Price Info: Full-‐day safari – Adult $145 and Children (ages 5-‐11) $125 Half-‐day tour – Adult $67 and Children (ages 11 and younger) $47 Hours of Operation: Full-‐day safari 7:35 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Half-‐day tour 8:35 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Directions: Call for pick up locations Currency Accepted: Cash, MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, and Debit Cards Wheelchair Accessible: No Restrictions: Children under 5 not admitted on Full-‐day safari Average time to See Attraction: 9 Hours Attraction Summary: There is no place on Earth like the Everglades and nowhere else can you

experience it like you can on a day trip eco-‐tour with the Everglades Day Safari. Our trained biologists and naturalists pick guests up throughout Southwest Florida and escort them through the majestic subtropical wilderness of the Everglades. On every full-‐day safari, we take a nature walk through a cypress forest; enjoy the mangrove forest of the Everglades National Park by pontoon boat; explore the back roads of the sawgrass prairies by tour van and embark on an alligator expedition by airboat – plus we include a delicious lunch! A tour of the Everglades National Park and the Big Cypress National Preserve with the Everglades Day Safari is an excising and educational adventure and a trip of a lifetime!

Captain Bob’s Excellent Adventure is our half-‐day tour created for families with young children. It includes an amazing airboat ride on a lake full of alligators and birds and concludes with an interactive, educational reptile presentation with live alligators, crocodiles, snakes and turtles!

Everglades Day Safari

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Address: 1200 W. Retta Esplanade

Punta Gorda, FL Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 941-‐639-‐8721 (800) 639-‐0020 Other: 941-‐575-‐3007 – Marketing Office Fax Number: 941-‐637-‐1054 Website: www.fishville.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/fishermansvillage Twitter: www.twitter.com/fishvillepg E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Kathy Burnam Title: Marketing Director Admission Price Info: Free Hours of Operation: Open Monday-‐Saturday, 10 a.m.-‐6 p.m.; Sundays, 12 Noon-‐5 p.m.

Restaurant Hours Vary. Extended hours of operation during Christmas. Directions: The entrance to Fishermen’s Village is on Marion Avenue, 1 mile west of U.S.

41 and downtown Punta Gorda. From Interstate 75 take Punta Gorda Exit #164. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 17 (Marion Avenue). Proceed 3 miles to Fishermen’s Village.

Currency Accepted: U.S. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: No pets allowed in vacation villa rentals Average time to see Attraction: Several hours to a full day Attraction Summary: Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda features waterfront shopping, dining, a

resort and a marina. The fully covered promenade beckons you to explore shops, boutiques, restaurants, harbor cruises, fishing charters, kayak & boat rentals, a salon & spa, villa vacation rentals, special events and live entertainment. Open daily. Annual events include: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, July 4th Celebration, Pirate’s Fest, Festival of Lights.

Fishermen’s Village Waterfront Mall, Resort & Marina

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Address: 2267 1st Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2483 Fort Myers, FL 33902 Phone Number: 239-‐332-‐4665 Fax Number: 239-‐332-‐1808 Website: www.floridarep.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/floridarep E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Sara Garner Title: Development Associate Admission Price Info: $25/$40/$45/ticket Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Sunday during October -‐ May Directions: Downtown Fort Myers Currency Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, USD, checks Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: Tickets subject to performance and seating availability Average time to see Attraction: 2 – 2 ½ hours Attraction Summary: Florida Repertory Theatre is a fully professional non-‐profit performing arts

organization. Established in 1998, Florida Re is proud to serve audiences in SWFL for over 15 years! Florida Rep produces 10 shows during its October – May season, both in the 400-‐seat historic arcade theatre and in the newly renovated 120 seats art stage studio theatre. Come see why The Wall Street Journal calls us “one of America’s top repertory companies!”

Florida Repertory Theatre

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Address: 645 Old San Carlos Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Mailing Address: 1529 NW 25th Avenue Cape Coral, FL 33993 Phone Number: 239-‐765-‐8500 Website: www.fortmyersprincess.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Captain Gene Becker Title: Captain/Owner Admission Price Info: $26.50 Adult / $15.00 Child (3-‐12 years) / Free Toddler (under 3 years) Hours of Operation: Sailing Year Round. Schedule depends on Season and Sunset Times Directions: Located just 30 minutes from SWFL International Airport. From I-‐75, take

Exit 131, Daniels Parkway, toward CR-‐879/SWFL Intl Airport/Cape Coral, and turn west onto Daniels Parkway. Drive approximately 2.9 miles and turn left onto Ben C. Pratt Pkwy/Six Mile Cypress/CR-‐865 S. Continue to follow Ben C. Pratt Pkwy/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy for approx. 1.5 miles to go onto Gladiolus Dr/CR-‐865 S. Drive approx. 3.9 miles and turn left onto Summerlin Rd/CR-‐860 south approx. 3.1 miles turn left onto San Carlos Blvd/FL-‐865 drive over the Skyway Bridge onto Fort Myers Beach. At the bottom of the bridge, turn right onto 5th St. Drive one block, then turn right onto Old San Carlos Blvd. Drive to the end of the road and park in the parking lot to the left side.

Currency Accepted: U.S. currency and all major credit cards Restrictions: Shirts & Shoes required. No outside food, beverages, or coolers permitted. Average Time to see Attraction: Each Dolphin/Eco Tour and Sunset Party Cruise is 2 hours. ½ hour is allotted

prior to sailing for boarding. Attraction Summary: The Fort Myers Princess is a modern 75’ tour boat with Full Bar and large

open-‐air 2nd deck/dance floor. The vessel is USCG Certified to carry up to 149 passengers. There are seats for up to 7-‐ passengers on our enclosed climate controlled lower saloon for a luxurious dining experience.

Fort Myers Princess

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Address: 11000 Everblades Parkway Estero, FL 33928 Phone Number: 239-‐948-‐7802 ext. 1076 Fax Number: 239-‐948-‐9299 Website: www.FloridaEverblades.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Trent Ferguson Title: Group Sales Manager Admission Price: Variable based on event Hours of Operation: Variable based on event and time of year Directions: Take I-‐75; Exit 123 Corkscrew Road, Turn East one block to Ben Hill Griffin,

Turn left and go one block to Everblades Parkway.

Currency Accepted: Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX, USD, Company Check, NO Personal Checks


Restrictions: Variable based on event

Average Time to

See attraction: 2-‐4 Hours

Attraction Summary: Germain Arena has entertained young and old averaging 150 total events each year. From Elton John to Disney on Ice, Germain Arena has showcased numerous national acts to Southwest Florida. With two Recreational Rinks, children and adults have been provided with ice hockey, figure skating, learn to skate, and learn to play hockey programs. Germain Arena is home to Florida Everblades of the ECHL premier AA hockey league.

Germain Arena/Florida Everblades Hockey

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Address: Performances at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and public venues throughout the area

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 60878 Fort Myers, FL 33906

Phone Number: 239-‐277-‐1700

Website: www.GulfCoastSymphony.org


Contact Name: Marta VanderStarre

Title: Marketing Director

Admission Price Info: tickets from FREE to $75

Attraction Summary: Southwest Florida’s premiere community orchestra, the Gulf Coast Symphony performs a variety of concerts each year – from classical to pops, traditional to innovative – and offers other events and programs that are both entertaining and informative.

Gulf Coast Symphony

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Address: 1375 Monroe Street Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9204 Fort Myers, FL 33902 Phone Number: 239-‐321-‐8120 Fax Number: 239-‐344-‐5926 Website: www.harborsideevents.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Susan Robbins Title: Event Coordinator Directions: Harborside Event Center is conveniently located along the banks of the

Caloosahatchee River in historic Downtown, Fort Myers, Florida. Our street address is 1375 MONROE STREET. We are accessible from I-‐75 and US-‐41, which are the main roadways running from as far East as Miami and North of Tampa. Located just 20 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport and the Sanibel/Captiva Islands, finding Harborside Event Center is simple, convenient and picturesque.

Attraction Summary: Whether you are a promoter, meeting planner, event coordinator or business owner, our skilled event team will work with you to assure your event is a success. From tradeshows and meetings to black-‐tie galas and weddings, we customize menus to suit your every need and ensure that each and every detail is handled with the greatest of care.

At Harborside Event Center, entertainment, trade, education and commerce all come together in a vibrant riverfront environment. Couple this with our professional event team dedicated to achieving the highest levels of customer and guest satisfaction and you'll clearly understand why Harborside Event Center is the perfect venue for your next event.

The uniqueness of the Center is apparent in the flexibility of the venue. Harborside Event Center offers the opportunity to host large exhibitions, concerts and sporting events to the most intimate of gatherings. Harborside Event Center offers 42,000 sq. ft. of exhibit and event space and is fully wired to accommodate the networking needs of our clients. Our versatile seating configurations and exhibit space comfortably accommodate multiple and simultaneous events.

From the most important business events to the most awe-‐inspiring performance, we invite you to use your imagination and our skills to enhance your event's potential. In other words, think large, small and everything in between. We look forward to your next visit!

Harborside Event Center

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Address: 2000 Cranford Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33916 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: (239) 321-‐7420 Fax Number: (239) 344-‐5915 Website: www.i-‐sci.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginariumfortmyers Twitter: imag@sci E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Shelby Baucom Title: Assistant Director Admission Price Info: Adults $12

Students with ID (2 & older) $10 Seniors (55+) $8

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,

Sundays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Directions: Located in historic downtown Fort Myers, four miles west of Interstate 75 at Exit 138

and two blocks east of Fowler Street at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Cranford Avenue.

Currency Accepted: Cash, AMEX, VISA, MasterCard, US traveler’s checks Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: 1½ hours Attraction Summary: Guests of all ages will explore science through hands-‐on exhibit experiences, Hands-‐

On Fun Shows, and 3-‐D movies. Get blown away in the Hurricane Experience, touch a cloud, and broadcast live from the new IMAG-‐TV Studio. See alligators, snakes, and more in the Animal Lab, then feed the fish, turtles, ducks and swans in the Fisheye Lagoon. Explore new outdoor spaces including the interactive Caloosahatchee Experience, walk the Backyard Nature Path surrounding it, and take a break in the new Lipman Family Courtyard under the Water Tower. Score in the virtual Sport Science Arena, build your own roller coaster, and explore energy and motion. Dig up a dinosaur. Feed a stingray or hold a horseshoe crab in the SEA-‐to-‐SEE touch tanks. Tiny Town early-‐childhood area offers age-‐appropriate exploration stations.

Imaginarium Science Center

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Address: 1200 Main Street Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2460 Fort Myers Beach, FL 33932 Phone Number: 239-‐463-‐5733 Fax Number: 239-‐463-‐5833 Website: www.keywestexpress.us E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Linda Miller

Admission Price Info: One Way & Roundtrip Fares. Advance purchase discounts. Group rates and Motorcoach rates available.

Hours of Operation: Year round departures from Fort Myers Beach Seasonal departures from Marco Island Available for specific locations online or by consulting with reservationist Directions: Take last left before Fort Myers Beach Bridge (Main St.)– proceed to end at

Salty Sam’s Marina. Currency Accepted: U.S. dollars, cashiers checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and

Discover Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: Homeland Security Rules and Regulations apply. Valid photo ID in form of Drivers License or passport for all passengers 18 years of age or older. Average time to see Attraction: Day trips or multi-‐day trips available from all locations Attraction Summary: Getting there & back is half the fun aboard modern and spacious jet-‐

powered vessels offering high speed service to the vacation spot of pirates, poets, presidents and partygoers. Enjoy a tropical drink from the bar or a bite to eat from the galley. Watch any of the many big screen satellite tv’s, lounge in one of the climate controlled cabins or take in the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico from the sundecks.

Additional Info: Household pets & bicycles allowed for an additional fee.

Key West Express

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Address: 1200 W. Retta Esplanade

Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 941-‐639-‐2628 Fax Number: 941-‐639-‐0808 Website: www.kingfisherfleet.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Capt. Ralph Allen Admission Price Info: $13.00 and up depending on service Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days per week Directions: Located at Fishermen’s Village Marina and waterfront shopping mall in Punta

Gorda. Take I75 to exit #164, turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp, then travel three miles to Fishermen’s Village which will be on the right hand side of the road.

Currency Accepted: U.S. cash, traveler’s checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and personal checks Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: One hour to all day, depending on the activity

Attraction Summary: The King Fisher Fleet in Punta Gorda offers the best of Florida -‐ both for sightseers and for fishermen. Sightseeing cruises to the out islands, eco-‐tours, full and half day cruises, sunset cruises and harbor tours will keep your camera clicking at dolphins and other wildlife. Fishermen will be thrilled with deep sea charter fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or with back bay fishing in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve. Our tour boats offer a variety of regularly scheduled, inexpensive sightseeing cruises and are also available for hire privately for weddings, parties, conventions, meetings, dinner cruises, or just about any other type of event.

The 200-‐plus square miles of water in Charlotte Harbor teems with marine life of every shape, size and description. There are nearly 300 species of fish, 100 species of birds, sea turtles, alligators, manatees and the most popular animal of them all, Flipper! Charlotte Harbor is home to scores of Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphins (sometimes mistakenly called porpoises). These beautiful, graceful animals delight in playing with our boats. They enjoy body surfing in the wake we create as we motor along, so make sure you have plenty of film in your camera.

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Address: 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33912 Phone Number: 239-‐533-‐7600 Fax Number: 239-‐485-‐2409 Website: www.twinsbaseball.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/twinsbaseball Twitter: @twins Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Patty Creem Title: Administrative Assistant Admission Price Info: $13.00 -‐ $43.00 Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. until one hour after games Directions: Exit 131 off of I-‐75, head West on Daniels Parkway approximately 2 ½ miles,

turn left onto Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, stadium will be located ½ miles on the right.

Currency Accepted: USD Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: Approximately 3 hours Attraction Summary: 16-‐17 baseball games

Minnesota Twins Baseball Club

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Address: 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy Fort Myers, Florida 33912 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐768-‐4210 Fax Number: 239-‐768-‐4211 Website: www.miraclebaseball.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortmyersmiracle Twitter: @miraclebaseball E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Terry Simon Title: Senior Director of Corporate Sales & Marketing Admission Price Info: Box Seats $8.50 each (lower level, closer to field, individual seats) General Admission $6.50 each (upper level, bench style seats)

Add a $1 for day of game ticket purchases. Groups, children, and senior discounts available.

Hours of Operation: Monday thru Saturday game times: 7:05p.m. Sunday game times: 1:05p.m. Special Event game times may vary Directions: Exit 131 off of I-‐75, head West on Daniels Parkway approximately 2 ½ miles,

turn left onto Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, stadium will be located on the right. Currency Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Cash and Travelers Checks. ATM on site Wheelchair Accessible: Yes (ramps and elevator) Average time to see Attraction: Games last 2 – 2 ½ hours Attraction Summary: Miracle Baseball Club is a professional minor league baseball team. They are

Single A minor league team of the Minnesota Twins. “See the stars of tomorrow today”. Additional Info: The stadium is also the Minnesota Twins spring training facility during the

month of March. For Twins or Miracle group ticket information, please call the Miracle at (239) 768-‐4210.

Miracle Professional Baseball Club

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Address: I-‐75 and Corkscrew Road/Miromar Outlets Blvd., Exit 123

Mailing Address: 10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite 199

Estero, Florida 33928 Phone Number: 239-‐948-‐3766 Fax Number: 239-‐948-‐0814 Website: www.miromaroutlets.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] [email protected] Contact Name: Jeff Staner Shelley Starner-‐Pritt Title: Vice President Assistant General Manager Admission Price Info: Free Hours of Operation: Monday -‐ Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. -‐ 6 p.m.

Directions: I-‐75,Exit 123, Corkscrew Road/Miromar Outlets Blvd. Midway between

Naples and Fort Myers. Currency Accepted: Cash and most major credit cards Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Located at the Mall Office or the Visitor’s Information Kiosk Average time to see Attraction: Spend the day Attraction Summary: Voted “Best Factory Outlet Shopping Center” for fourteen years in a row,

Miromar Outlets offers an unparalleled collection of more than 140 top designers and brand name outlets offering savings of up to 70% off retail prices. Mediterranean architecture, majestic fountains, koi ponds and courtyards, lush landscaping and covered walkways provide the perfect Florida environment for a pleasurable shopping experience. A lakeside restaurant piazza offers full service or casual dining indoors or outdoors. There are several other dining options throughout the mall. Services include an ATM, gift cards, complimentary wheelchairs, an on site BP gas station, two on-‐site banks (Bank of America and Wells Fargo) and Playland, a fun area for children from toddlers to twelve. Plus, we are “Dog Friendly”!

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Address: 2805 Colonial Boulevard

Fort Myers, FL 33966 Mailing Address: 4110 Centerpointe Drive Suite 207 Fort Myers, FL 33916 Phone Number: (239) 275-‐8487 Reservations Fax Number: (239) 275-‐0581 (Office) Other: (239) 275-‐6060 (Office) (239) 340-‐2210 (Cell) Susan Jane Fay, VP & Group Sales Website: www.semgulf.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Robert H. Fay Title: Vice President Admission Price Info: $74.00 + tax and tip Saturday on Dinner Train Theater

$69.00 + tax and tip Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday on Dinner Train

Group rates available. Call for details Hours of Operation: Reservation Office: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday & Tuesday Wednesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Directions: I-‐75 to Exit 136, west on Colonial Boulevard to Lee County Public Education

Center on right, left to back of building for Depot. Currency Accepted: U.S. cash, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, Travelers checks Wheelchair Accessible: Limited Availability. Please call for details. Restrictions: Standard, non-‐super wide wheelchairs Average time to 3 ½ hours on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train see Attraction: Attraction Summary: Enjoy our tableside Murder Mystery Show & Nostalgic Train Trip as our On-‐

board Chef prepares your delicious five course dinner. Five nights per week, year round plus additional holiday specials. Full service bar on board.

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Address: 550 Port-‐O-‐Call Way Naples, FL 34102 Phone Number: 239-‐649-‐2275 Fax Number: 239-‐649-‐7357 Website: www.naplesprincesscruises.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Jenny Foegen Title: Sales and Marketing Director Admission Price Info: $25 -‐ $56.95 per person Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Sunday; Sunset may change times Directions: Located off US 41, South of Tin City, behind Kellys Fish House in downtown

Naples. Port-‐O-‐Call Marina Currency Accepted: All Major Credit Cards, Cash, Checks Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: 1 ½ -‐ 2 hours

Attraction Summary: Welcome Aboard the most elegant yacht in Southwest Florida. Relax in air-‐conditioned comfort or relax outside on the 3rd level sundeck. Enjoy anyone of their many sightseeing, lunch, hors d’oeuvres or sunset dinner cruises with food prepared fresh daily on board. The Naples Princess is also great for special occasions, corporate functions and weddings.

Additional Info: Cruising year round.

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Address: 1010 Sixth Avenue, South Naples, Florida 34102 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐262-‐7300 Fax Number: 239-‐236-‐1708 Website: www.experience-‐naples.com E-‐mail: [email protected] Contact: Randy Smith Title: General Manager Admission Price Info: Trolley: $25 for adults; $13 for children (ages 4-‐12) Full-‐Day Everglades Excursion: $129 adult; $85 children (ages 4-‐12) Half-‐Day Everglades Excursion: $89 adult; $60 children (ages 4-‐12) Segway: $74 ages 14 and older Hours of Operation: Daily 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes into the Visitors Center (not Trolley or vehicles) Average time to see Trolley Tour run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attraction: Everglades Excursion – Full Day and Half Day Tours Segway Tours – 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Attraction Summary: Trolley Sightseeing fully narrated. Hop-‐on-‐hop-‐off – 2 hour tour. Everglades Excursion – Full or half day tours fully narrated. Don’t just visit the Everglades – experience the Everglades! Additional Info: Segway of Naples – the most innovative way to tour Beautiful downtown

Naples. Fully narrated 4.5 mile tour, 2 hour tour.

Naples Trolley Tours Everglades Excursion – Segway of Naples

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Address: 2500 Main Street Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐765-‐7272 Fax Number: 239-‐463-‐3947 Website: www.PiecesOfEight.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact: Glee Ann Agius Title: Marketing Director Admission Price Info: $29.95 Adults (14 and older), $24.95 children (2 to 13), Free – under 2 Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily Directions: From I-‐75, take exit 131 and follow Daniels Parkway west to Summerlin Road

then turn left. Next, turn left on San Carlos Boulevard and then turn left on Main Street at the foot of the Matanzas Bridge. Pieces of Eight is located on C-‐Dock at Salty Sam’s Marina at the end of Main Street.

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: No Smoking Average time to see Attraction: Standard cruise time is 90 minutes Attraction Summary: Pieces of Eight is a magnificent 65 foot replica Spanish galleon pirate ship

pillaging and plundering the Gulf of Mexico from the shores of Fort Myers Beach. Come aboard and enjoy the show for an authentic 90-‐minute pirate themed cruise and voyage back through the Golden Age of Piracy. You are guaranteed to have a jolly roger of a good time on this “fun for all ages” attraction. Let our friendly and sometimes downright scurvy crew of costumed pirates entertain you while enjoying a sail around the area’s intracoastal islands and pristine beaches.

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Address: 1200 Fifth Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐263-‐4949 Website: www.PureNaples.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact: Robin Rosario Title: Group Sales Manager Admission Price Info: $15.00 -‐ $75.00 per person Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily Directions: Docked in historic Tin City/Naples Currency Accepted: USD Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: 1 ½ hour cruises Attraction Summary: Cruise Naples can take you on a beautiful sightseeing cruise along the

Gordon River and Naples Bay where you can see dolphins and local foliage. If you are on the more adventurous side, Adventure Naples has you covered with Southwest Florida’s newest Eco Thrill Ride Jet boat Naples aboard ODIN. We look forward to having you join us on the water and see Naples like you have never seen it before.

We also offer private charters, where you can have a captain and vessel all to yourself. We will take you, your family and/or friends on a custom adventure of your choice. If you prefer jet skis or fishing, we still have you covered. Whether that be on our deep sea vessels or calm Back Bay, whatever your choice, Cruise/Adventure Naples has something for everyone.

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Address: 300 Tower Road Naples, FL 34113

Phone Number: 239-‐417-‐6310 Fax Number: 239-‐417-‐6315

Website: www.rookerybay.org Email: [email protected]

Contact Name: Amelia Horadam

Title: Environmental Learning Center Manager

Admission Price Info: $5 Adults; $3 Children (ages 6-‐12); FREE for Children 5 and under as Friends of the Rookery Bay members

Hours of Operation: November 1 – April 30 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday; May 1 – October 30 the center is closed on Saturdays.

Directions: Located just south of the intersection of US 41 and CR 951, on the way toward Marco Island, just prior to the Prime Outlets.

Currency Accepted: USD Cash, MasterCard & Visa


Average Time to see Attraction: 2-‐3 hours

Attraction Summary: The two-‐story Environmental Learning Center features aquariums, touch tank, interactive children’s exhibit such as a replica of a boat and a Book Nook, research labs where guests can watch Reserve scientists, a series of three half-‐mile trails with observation platform over water, art gallery, nature films, two daily programs with a naturalist (topics include shells, manatees, snakes and plants), butterfly garden, exhibits about the Everglades and SWFL’s history, and nature store. Fee-‐based programs include kayak trips, boat tours, art & photography classes, birding workshops, and lecture series. Annual special events include Southwest Florida Nature Festival (mid-‐January), and National Estuaries Day (late September). Other holidays and events are celebrated.

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center

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Address: 506 South First Street Immokalee, FL 34142


Phone Number: 800-‐218-‐0007

Fax Number: 239-‐658-‐0181

Website: www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com


Contact Name: Chris Barkhurst

Title: Promotions Manager

Admission Price Info: Free

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Directions: From Fort Myers: Take I-‐75 to exit 138 east (Highway 82) and follow about 30 miles to Highway 29 (Main Street – Immokalee). Turn right on Highway 29, proceed to the fifth traffic light (First Street) and make a right. The Casino is located approximately three blocks down on the left.

From Bonita Springs: Take I-‐75 to exit 123 east (Corkscrew Road) to State Road 82. Turn right on 82 until Highway 29 (Main Street – Immokalee). Proceed to fifth traffic light (First Street) and make a right. The Casino is located approximately five blocks on the left.

From Naples or Marco Island: Take I-‐75 to exit 111 (Immokalee Road), which is approximately 30 miles. The Casino will be on the right as you enter the town of Immokalee. Note: Driving time from most areas of Fort Myers, Bonita, Naples, and Marco Island is approximately 25-‐45 minutes.

Currency Accepted: MasterCard, Visa, US and Foreign Currency (please call for specifics)


Restrictions: 18 years or older to play poker. 21 or older to play slots and table games.

Attraction Summary: Seminole Casino Immokalee has over 1,200 Vegas Style Slots including high paying progressives and many new favorites. 1st Street Deli is an authentic New York style deli; features fresh baked breads shipped daily from the Big Apple. All your deli favorites are served with nostalgic authenticity and an attitude to remember. “EE-‐TO-‐LEET-‐KE” Grill. There is always something delicious waiting. Expect a modern twist on your favorite classics including authentic Seminole Fry Bread you won’t find anywhere else in town.

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Address: 17450 San Carlos Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20055 Bradenton, FL 34204

Phone: 239-‐466-‐5855

Fax: 941-‐322-‐9290

Website: www.smugglersgolf.com


Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Currency Accepted: USD, Credit Cards

Average Time to

See attraction: 1-‐2 hours

Attraction Summary: Smugglers Cove is an 18-‐hole adventure style miniature golf course voted best in Florida for 5 years in a row. Smugglers Cove has a live educational alligator exhibit that features gator feeding.

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

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Address: 2301 Jackson Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐321-‐7430 Fax Number: 239-‐344-‐5914 Website: www.museumofhistory.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/swfluseumofhistory E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Shelby Baucom Title: Assistant Director Admission Price Info: Adults -‐ $9.50; Seniors -‐ $8.50 (55+); Students with ID -‐ $5 (2&older)

Includes inside tour, bilingual Audio Tour, Fort Myers film, Cracker House & Pullman rail car. Does not include tax.

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Directions: We are located one block south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Jackson Street in

downtown Fort Myers. Please visit our website for specific directions from north and south and a map.

Currency Accepted: Cash, Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard and American Express only), /US Travelers checks Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Average time to see Attraction: 1 ½ hours Attraction Summary: Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the Museum is home to the history of

Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers are just a few of the people you will meet as you view our exhibits. A new Audio Tour with oral histories is available in English and Spanish at no extra charge!

Discover the new Florida Changing Sea levels interactive water table in Paleo Florida, meet the

12 foot Giant Sloth and Saber Tooth Cat, experience the life of the Calusa tribe, peek inside a pioneer “Cracker” house to see what life was life on the frontier, see a 1926 La France fire pumper, and step aboard a 1929 private Pullman rail car with three staterooms, a dining car for 8 and Cuban Mahogany and brass fixtures.

Visitors to the museum will also be treated to a lovely stroll in front of the museum thanks to

a new park planted by the city and a memorial to fallen comrades in arms by the Combat Infantryman’s Association.

In addition to an annual traveling exhibit, the museum also offers Escorted Day Trips to other cultural and historical site around South Florida December – April and downtown Walking Tours of Fort Myers January – April every Wednesday and Saturday where people will learn about the history and people that built Fort Myers.

Southwest Florida Museum of History

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Address: 26600 Jones Loop Road Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Mailing Address: 3941 Tamiami Trail, Unit 3157-‐234 Punta Gorda, and FL 33950

Phone Number: 239-‐940-‐0777

Website: www.swflvisitor.com


Contact Name: Angela Reigelman

Title: Visitor Center Manager

Admission Price Info: FREE for Visitors: Affordable “all-‐inclusive” annual programs for tourism organizations, associations and businesses.

Hours of Operation: 6 am – 11 pm, 365 days a year

Directions: I-‐75 at Exit 161

Attraction Summary: The mission of the Southwest Florida Visitor Center is to help visitors have better vacations by providing current, relevant information about area attractions, activities and accommodations. Whether in person at Interstate location, through our publication or on our Website, we strive to provide a complete picture of the Southwest Florida destination.

The facility is designed intuitively for self-‐service use with a huge wall locator map, informational signage and literature displays directing visitors to best things to see and do. Visitors have access to the literature and information they are seeking more than 6,200 hours annually. The facility is staffed by hospitality professionals during peak travel times of the day and season.

Strategically located at the gateway to Southwest Florida, the Visitor Center is supported by Convention & Visitor Bureaus in Charlotte, Lee, Collier and Sarasota Counties, as well as the Florida State Park Service, County Parks & Recreation Departments in Lee, Collier and Charlotte and a growing list of more than 150 attractions, activities and accommodations.

The Visitor Center publishes the Charlotte Harbor Guide & Map and enRoute Southwest Florida, which is distributed at Visit Florida Welcome Centers, every FDOT Rest Area along I-‐75 and hundreds of other locations heading to Southwest Florida.

Southwest Florida Visitor Center

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Address: 14810 Metro Parkway

Fort Myers, FL 33912 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐768-‐2686 or (800) 743-‐1480 Fax Number: 239-‐768-‐9255 Other: 239-‐768-‐2686 (Administrative offices) Website: www.SunHarvestCitrus.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sunharvestcitrus E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Dave Nicely Title: Director of Sales & Marketing Admission Price Info: Free Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Directions: Corner of Six Mile Cypress and Metro Parkway, about one mile east of US 41 Currency Accepted: U.S. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: None Average time to see Attraction: Open year-‐round. Attraction Summary: While in the Fort Myers area, Sun Harvest Citrus is a must stop to sample the

“Best of Florida!” Tourists and locals alike frequent the packing-‐house and retail store in pursuit of fresh citrus fruit, juices squeezed on the premises, and a broad array of unique gifts, candies, and gourmet food products. Watch as fresh squeezed juice is being made and enjoy free samples of juice and fruit. The retail store also offers a long line of baked goods, orange and vanilla soft-‐serve ice cream, and smoothies. Citrus gift fruit shipping is also available November thru May.

Additional Info: Those looking for a place to mail a postcard will want to take advantage of

the full service U.S. Post Office, located in the rear of the retail store. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Address: 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33991 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 150027 Cape Coral, FL 33915-‐0027 Phone Number: (239) 574-‐0557 Fax Number: (239) 574-‐0525 Other: (239) 574-‐0495 Group Sales Number Website: www.sunsplashwaterpark.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Sandra Greiner Title: Waterpark Manager Admission Price Info:

2012 Daily Admission Rates*

Adult (13+ yrs) $17.95

Child (2-‐12 yrs) $15.95

Seniors (60+ yrs) $15.95

After 2pm Adult $13.95

After 2pm Child $11.95

Family Fun Night (All ages) $9.00 Aqua Theatre Nights $10.00 Hours of Operation: Sun Splash is open from March 9 until September 29, 2013. Call 239-‐574-‐0558 for specific

hours or visit the website. Directions: Located 2.5 miles north of Veterans Parkway on Santa Barbara Blvd. From I-‐75, turn west at

exit 136 (Colonial Blvd) and cross Midpoint Memorial Bridge (toll) and follow Veterans Memorial Parkway to Santa Barbara Blvd. (approx. 2 miles from toll booth). Turn right on Santa Barbara and travel approximately 2.5 miles. The entrance to Sun Splash is on the left (west) side of the divided boulevard.

From Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel: Go north on San Carlos Boulevard to Summerlin Road. Turn right (north) on Summerlin (from Sanibel, stay on Summerlin). Continue to Colonial Boulevard. Turn left (west) on Colonial Boulevard. Proceed over the Midpoint Memorial (toll) Bridge and continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway to 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard. The entrance to Sun Splash is on the left (west) side of the divided boulevard.

Currency Accepted: Cash, VISA, MasterCard or American Express Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the waterpark. Height restrictions for some

of the attractions. No shoes, hats, shirts, or sunglasses are permitted on any of the body slides. Changing rooms and showers are available at no additional charge. Children 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Must wear proper swim attire.

Average time to see Attraction: 3-‐4 hours

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Attraction Summary: Soak up the fun in Southwest Florida’s biggest, wettest water park. Plunge down pitch-‐black enclosed body slides, 6 story drop slides, pint-‐sized slides for young adventurers, and slides from family friendly to adrenaline thrilling. With fourteen action-‐packed acres, sixteen water slides, a family pool with a beautiful sandy beach, the mainstream river tube ride and dancing water fountains, there’s aquatic fun for everyone! When you’re looking for fun in the sun, Sun Splash Family Waterpark is one of a kind in Southwest Florida. The little ones will have a great time at the Rain Tree and the Tot Spot. Teens and the young at hear enjoy acres of tunes, tunnels, slides and pools. The Electric Slides has winding twists and turns beginning five stories high and drop 457 feet to deliver you to the welcoming pool below. Cape Fear, the Zoom Flume, Fun-‐L-‐Tunnel and drop slides are perfect for thrill-‐seekers. Test your dexterity on the Sand Dollar Walk or enjoy a leisurely ride aboard a tube in the gentle current of the Main Stream River. The little one love playing in the Tot Spot, an interactive recreational area with shallow pools and waterspouts. Satisfy your hunger and thirst at the Calypso Cafe and Tiki Express. We’ve even got you covered with sunscreen and swimwear at the Sun Splash gift shop.

Additional Information: Sun Splash Family Waterpark is fun for families and friends, and is the only aquatic facility in

the state of Florida that has a 5 star rating by Starfish Aquatics. Substantial discounts are available to groups of 20 or more. Whether you’re planning a company outing, youth or church group event, family reunion or just want to have an exciting day with a bunch of friends, group discounts are a great way to save while you play. Our Pavilion is available by reservation for casual daytime picnics or gala after-‐dark affairs. We even host weddings, with a romantic starlit ceremony. Birthday parties at Sun Splash always make great memories. Park admission, picnic lunch, birthday cake and a reserved party area are rolled into one bountiful birthday package. And, the birthday child receives a special Sun Splash souvenir as a reminder of his or her special day.

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Address: 20350 Summerlin Road, Suite 4145

Fort Myers, Florida 33908 Phone Number: 239-‐454-‐1974 Fax Number: 239-‐454-‐6004 Website: www.tangeroutlet.com/fortmyers Facebook: www.facebook.com/tangeroutlets Twitter: @TangerOutlets Email: [email protected] Contact Information: Sara Holderfield Title: General Manager Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Directions: Exit 131 off I-‐75. Go west on Daniels Parkway, through US 41 to major

intersection of Summerlin Road. Take a left on Summerlin – located on Summerlin Road 2 miles before the Sanibel Causeway in Fort Myers. Directions from Fort Myers Beach: Exit island on bridge to San Carlos Boulevard, at Summerlin Road take a left, 2 miles ahead on the right. Tanger is 5 miles from Fort Myers Beach.

Currency Accepted: U.S. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Attraction Summary: Shop Tanger Outlets in Fort Myers and save! More than 40 brand name

outlet stores including: Loft, UnderArmour, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coldwater Creek, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, Brooks Brothers and many more. Check website for special events and sales. Feature a brand new children’s play area and center-‐wide free Wi-‐Fi.

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Address: 16498 Tortuga St. Bokeelia, FL 33922 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 627 Bokeelia, FL 33922 Phone Number: 239-‐283-‐0015 Fax Number: 239-‐283-‐7255 Website: www.tropicstarcruises.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Lynne Thorsen Admission Price Info: Two Island Tour $30 PP One Island Tour $25 PP Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 365 days a year! Directions: On Pine Island. Take Pine Island Road West to Stringfellow RD, north to

Tortuga Street, take to the end of the road. Currency Accepted: USD Wheelchair Accessible: Yes with advance notification Average time to see Attraction: 2 – 7 hours; Depending on Half or Full-‐Day Tour Attraction Summary: Really good old Florida nature cruise to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State

Park. Shelling trip to Cayo Costa State Park & Nature Cruises.

Tropic Star of Pine Island, Inc.

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Address: 17455 Summerlin Road

Fort Myers, FL 33908 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐481-‐9666 Fax Number: 239-‐481-‐1018 Website: www.zoomersamusementpark.com Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Tonya Schrott Title: Marketing Manager Admission Price Info: Free Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11 am –

11 pm Directions: Located on Summerlin (near Sanibel, Captiva, and Fort Myers Beach) Currency Accepted: American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and Cash Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: Some age and height restrictions apply for rides Average time to see attraction: 2-‐3 hours Attraction Summary: Zoomers Amusement park is an affordably priced 18 acre park that offers fun

and excitement for children and adults of every age. Featuring two go-‐cart tracks, 18-‐hole mini golf, an arcade center, mini bowling, bumper boats and amusement rides for all ages.

Zoomers Amusement Park

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Address: 10050 Gulf Center Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐332-‐4747 Fax Number: 239-‐332-‐4748 Website: www.courtyardfortmyers.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: John Mesaros Title: General Manager Hours of Operation: 24/7 Directions: Exit 128 off I-‐75 – Gulf Coast Town Center Mall Currency Accepted: All U.S. Currency Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: No pets Attraction Summary: Situated in the heart of the Gulf Coast Town Center, Courtyard by

Marriott is within easy walking distance to a broad array of upscale shops, restaurants, a world-‐class fitness facility and many entertainment venues. Located off Alico Road and I-‐75, our guests are within easy reach of Florida Gulf Coast University, Germain Arena, the international airport and our beautiful beaches. With all the latest hotel amenities to please any business or leisure traveler, the award-‐winning Courtyard by Marriott at I-‐75 in the Gulf Coast Town Center is THE place to stay in Fort Myers.

Courtyard Gulf Coast Town Center

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Address: 13051 Bell Tower Drive Fort Myers, FL 33907


Phone Number: 239-‐482-‐2900 Fax Number: 239-‐482-‐4668 Website: www.crowneplaza.com/ftmyersfl Facebook: www.facebook.com/crowneplaza.fortmyersFL Twitter: www.twitter.com/CPFtmyers E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Stacey Lohr Title: Crowne Meetings Director Hours of Operation: 24/7 Directions: Located at the Bell Tower Shops. From I75, take Daniels Parkway west approximately 4

miles to Bell Tower Drive and turn right. We are just north of the movie theater. From North Fort Myers, follow US 41/Cleveland Avenue south. Turn left on Big Pine Way to Bell Tower Drive. From Estero/Bonita Springs, follow US 41 North to Big Pine Way and turn right to Bell Tower Drive.

Currency Accepted: Cash and all major credit cards Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Summary: The Crowne Plaza Fort Myers -‐ The Place to Meet is the ideal hotel choice when visiting the Fort Myers area. The hotel is adjacent to the fabulous Bell Tower Shops anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue. The Bell Tower Shops also includes an abundance of boutiques, 8 restaurants and a 20-‐screen movie theater. Located only 6 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers hotel is the closest full-‐service hotel to the airport, which serves Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral and Port Charlotte.

The Crowne Plaza Fort Myers hotel is five miles from Cape Coral and nine miles from Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. Fort Myers attractions such as the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Lee County Sports Complex and City of Palms Park are all within six miles. We offer a variety of golf packages featuring several nearby championship Southwest Florida golf courses. The Crowne Plaza Fort Myers-‐ The Place to Meet offers complimentary wireless, high-‐speed Internet access throughout the hotel, complimentary airport transportation and complimentary local phone calls. Guestrooms feature refrigerators, voice mail, data ports, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards and hair dryers. A concierge level is available for extra privacy, services and comfort.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Myers offers the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program, a doctor endorsed sleep program featuring 7 layers of comfort on the beds, sleep amenities such as lavender linen spray, eye mask, drape clip and night light, and guaranteed wake up call. The Meetings Success program offers your personal Crowne Meetings Director, daily meetings debrief and 2 hour response guarantee.

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Address: 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive Estero, FL 33928 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐949-‐4222 Fax Number: 239-‐949-‐0505 Website: www.fortmyers.embassysuites.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Jennifer Pfenninger Title: Sales & Catering Manager Hours of Operation: Open Daily 24 hours a day Directions: I-‐75, Exit 123 Currency Accepted: Cash and all major credit cards Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Attraction Summary: The Embassy Suites Ft. Myers-‐Estero is the only Upscale, All Suites, Full-‐Service Hotel. We offer all the comforts of home; In Room Microwave, Refrigerator & Coffee Maker. Minutes from SWFL International Airport, Miromar Outlets – SWFL Largest Outlet Mall, Beach, Golf, Fishing, Local Area Attractions and More. Our hotel offers a FREE Daily Cooked-‐to-‐Order Breakfast Buffet with Omelet Station. Relax at our FREE Manager Reception serving beer, wine, and single liquor mixed drink accompanied with light snacks. Our 24-‐hour Business & Fitness Center is equipped for all your needs. FREE high-‐speed internet in all guest rooms and hotel. FREE Shuttle Service within 5 miles of hotel. Over 4,000 sq.ft. of flexible Banquet/Event/Meeting Space. We can come up with the perfect combination to accommodate your needs and budget.

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Address: 10611 Chevrolet Way Estero, FL 33929


Phone Number: 239-‐947-‐5566

Fax Number: 239-‐947-‐5454

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hamptonestero


Contact Name: Jessica Mendoza

Title: Sales Manager

Admission Price Info: From $94.00

Hours of Operation: 24 hours

Directions: I-‐75, Exit 123


Attraction Summary: Stroll the beaches or explore the nearby islands when you visit Fort Myers, offering family-‐friendly seaside fun, ecological explorations, and a thriving nightlife. The Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Myers/Estero, FL, located off I-‐75 at exit 123, is the closest hotel to Germain Arena. Only a few minutes drive from Southwest Florida International Airport, our hotel is within 5 minutes of Miromar Outlets and Florida Gulf Coast University. Enjoy complimentary airport and area shuttle service from our Estero hotel, nestled between Fort Myers and Naples.

Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-‐Estero

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Address: 12600 University Drive Fort Myers, FL 33907 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐790-‐3500 Fax Number: 239-‐790-‐3501 Website: www.fortmyers.stayhgi.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Susie Carter Title: Director of Sales Price Info: Call for current rates Hours of Operation: 24 Hours Directions: I75 to Exit 131 (Daniels Parkway changes into Cypress Lake Drive when you cross US 41)

Head west to Summerlin Road and make a right (north). Continue 1 mile, hotel is on the right.

Currency Accepted: Cash, Check or Credit Cards Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Attraction Summary: The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, Florida hotel is in the southwest business suburbs, just 9 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport and downtown Fort Myers. Sanibel and Captiva Islands are only 15 minutes away from our Fort Myers hotel. General Electric, Lee Memorial Hospital, Chico's, Sony and Gartner Group are among the nearby corporate offices.

Deluxe accommodations, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere await our guests visiting our Fort Myers, Florida hotel. Certain to please the busy executive or leisure traveler to our Ft. Myers hotel are our array of special amenities including complimentary high-‐speed Internet access with secure PrinterOn® remote printing, an in-‐room hospitality center with microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, two dual-‐line phones with voicemail and data ports, a large work desk, ergonomic chair, On Command® video, complimentary HBO® and complimentary USA Today® each weekday morning. The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and 24-‐hour complimentary business center. The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers hotel offers 3,500 divisible total square feet of meeting space that accommodates up to 120 people as well as catering services.

The Great American Grill® Restaurant serves freshly prepared breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner to our Ft. Myers, Florida hotel guests. The Pavilion Pantry has a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items perfect for in-‐room preparation. A number of restaurants are also nearby.

The hotel is within walking distance of the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The Fort Myers, Florida area offers varied shopping including Bell Tower Shops, Tanger Factory outlets and the Edison Mall. Come enjoy a taste of Florida hospitality and exceptional service at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers hotel.

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Address: 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913


Phone Number: 239-‐561-‐1550

Fax Number: 239-‐561-‐9999

Website: www.hiftmyersairport.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/holidayinnfmyar Twitter: www.twitter.com/holidayinnfmyar


Contact Name: Ani Farrell

Title: Sales Manager

Admission Price Info: Rate Ranges: $99 -‐ $299

Hours of Operation: 24 hours/7 days

Directions: Exit 128 on I-‐75 East on Alico Road to hotel on left

Currency Accepted: USD


Attraction Summary: Full service 169 room hotel with lake views, free Wi-‐Fi, 2 miles from RSW airport with free airport and area shuttle. Large guest rooms with large walk-‐in showers, refrigerator and microwave, in-‐room safe. Oasis Restaurant and Bar with outdoor lake-‐side patio with fire pit. 7000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport at Gulf Coast Town Center

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Address: 1520 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone Number: (239) 337-‐3446 Fax Number: (239) 332-‐0070 Website: www.hotelftmyers.com www.broadwaybistroftmyers.com www.skybarftmyers.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtownfortmyershotelindigo E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Kayla DaCosta Title: Director of Marketing Rate Info: Call for current rates Hours of Operation: Open Daily 24 hours a day Directions: Located downtown Fort Myers on Broadway between First Street and

Monroe Street. Currency Accepted: Cash, traveler’s checks, and all major credit cards Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Attraction Summary: Historical hotel located in Downtown Fort Myers’ River District. Hotel

features 60 guest rooms, 7 suites, rooftop pool and sky bar. Hotel features unique restaurant – Broadway Bistro, seafood, chops, and spirits.

Hotel Indigo Fort Myers Downtown Historic District

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Address: 23120 Via Villagio Estero, FL 33928 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐495-‐1395 Fax Number: 239-‐495-‐1583 Website: www.coconutpoint.place.hyatt.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/hyattplacecoconutpoint Twitter: www.twitter.com/hyattconcierge E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Yajaira D Torres Title: Director of Sales Rate Info: Please contact hotel directly for rates and availability Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday, 24/7 Directions: Directions from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): Terminal

Access Road becomes the terminal exit. The terminal exit becomes Midfield Terminal Road. Turn left onto Treeline Ave/SCR 885 South. Turn right onto Alico Road. Take the ramp towards I-‐75 Naples/Tampa. Merge onto I-‐75 South towards Naples. Merge onto Corkscrew Road Exit 123 toward Estero. Turn left onto S. Tamiami Trail/US 41. Turn left onto Village Shops Way. Enter the next roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Via Villagio Parkway.

Currency Accepted: USD Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: Hyatt Place Coconut Point is a 100% Non-‐Smoking hotel Summary: Hyatt Place Coconut Point is conveniently located between Naples and Fort

Myers, Florida, only 13 miles south from the Southwest Florida International Airport. Designed for the busy lifestyles of today’s multi-‐tasking business traveler, Hyatt Place features a selected range of services aimed at providing casual hospitality in a well-‐designed, high-‐tech and contemporary environment. Signature features of Hyatt Place include The Gallery, which offers a coffee and wine bar, a 24 hours a day, seven days a week guest kitchen with freshly prepared snacks and entrees, and daily complimentary hot breakfast.

Hyatt Place Coconut Point

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Address: 2038 West First Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone Number: 239-‐332-‐2048 Fax Number: 239-‐461-‐0056 Website: www.legacyharbourhotel.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Sheila Turregaro Title: Manager Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily Directions: I75 Exit 141 to downtown Fort Myers Currency Accepted: US Dollar Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Restrictions: Smoke-‐free. No pets allowed. Business Summary: Located on the Caloosahatchee River near downtown Fort Myers,

Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites offers one and two bedroom waterfront suites complete with kitchen, living room area, full-‐size refrigerator, cook top stove, microwave, free internet, solar heated swimming pool and sun deck.

Combine these amenities with a 5,000 square foot deck overlooking the beautiful Legacy Harbour Marina and the Caloosahatchee River, Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites is the perfect lodging experience for whatever brings you, your family or your organization to Fort Myers and Lee County, Florida.

Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites provides for the vacation or business traveler a basic hotel room option when a suite is not required.

For more information about suites, hotel rooms and meeting/conference rooms, (239)332-‐2048.

Legacy Harbour Hotel & Suites

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Address: 2960 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33966 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐936-‐0110 Fax Number: 239-‐936-‐4144 Website: www.residenceinnfortmyers.com Email: [email protected], [email protected] Contact Name: David McNeil Title: General Manager Directions: Exit 136 from I-‐75. Head west on Colonial Blvd 3 ½ miles. Left on Metro

Pkwy, then a quick right into our parking lot.

Attraction Summary: Newly renovated. All brand new lobby and rooms. Complimentary hot buffet daily. Monday – Thursday social hour. Outside grill with fire pit. Pet friendly, near to downtown and many unique attractions.

Residence Inn by Marriott

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Address: 9501 Market Place Road Fort Myers, FL 33912


Phone Number: 239-‐561-‐1803

Fax Number: 239-‐561-‐1892

Website: www.springhillsuitesfortmyers.com

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Contact Name: Margarita Lamboy

Title: General Manager

Directions: Intersection of Daniels Parkway and I-‐75

Currency Accepted: US


Restrictions: No Pets

Attraction Summary: The 106 room all suite hotel is located 3 miles from the Lee County Sports Complex, 1 mile from Jet Blue Red Sox Park and 6 miles from RSW International Airport. We offer complimentary hot breakfast, high speed wireless internet connection and complimentary airport shuttle.

Springhill Suites Fort Myers Airport

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Address: 2201 Second Street, Suite 600 Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: (239) 338-‐3500 Fax Number: (239) 334-‐1106 Other: (800) 237-‐6444 Website: www.Fortmyers-‐Sanibel.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Jovina Huber Title: Tourism Sales Manger Hours of Operation: Monday -‐ Friday 8 am – 5 p.m.; Closed holidays Directions: Downtown Fort Myers Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Business Summary: The mission of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau is to market

the area globally, and to facilitate travel to Lee County for the continual benefit of its residents, the economy, and the travel and tourism industry.

Additional Info: The Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) is the official destination

marketing organization for Lee County. The VCB works to increase tourism and awareness about Lee County as a vacation, group tour and meeting destination.

Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Visitor and Conventions Bureau

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Address: 2051 Cape Coral Pkwy Cape Coral, FL 33904 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: (239) 549-‐6900 Fax Number: (239) 549-‐9609 Website: www.capecoralchamber.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Mike Quaintance Title: President Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9 a.m.-‐ 5 p.m. Directions: Located at the foot of the Cape Coral Pkwy Bridge. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Summary: The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral is a Welcome Center. We

provide information all about Cape Coral, whether you are a tourist or thinking of relocating to Cape Coral. We sell maps of Cape Coral for $2. The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral’s mission statement is to promote and serve business and community. We provide business memberships to companies of all sizes.

Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral

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Address:

Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands Visitor and Conventions Bureau

18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502 Port Charlotte FL 33948

Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: (941) 743-‐1900 Fax Number: (941) 743-‐2245 Website: www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Rebecca Allen Title: Public Relations Manager Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Directions: From Interstate 75, take Exit 179 West toward Port Charlotte onto

Toledo Blade Road. Proceed approximately 2-‐3 miles until your first traffic light. At this light, turn left onto Tamiami Trail (Highway 41). Continue for approximately 1.5 miles turning right onto Murdock Circle. The Sun Trust building is immediately to your right. 5th Floor.

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Business Summary: The Charlotte County Visitor’s Bureau is responsible for coordinating a

countywide program of tourism promotion and development for the area’s travel and tourism industry and for implementing its national and international marketing, advertising and public relations programs. It provides resource information on attractions, accommodations, camping, parks, boating, fishing and recreational opportunities along with maps, calendar of events, CD press kits, and image bank offerings. Planning assistance is available for sporting events, small meetings and conferences, and military and other reunions. The Bureau’s Film Office provides location and production assistance and assists with permitting procedures.

Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands

Visitor and Convention Bureau

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Address: 8891 Brighton Lane #126 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Phone Number: 239-‐390-‐8239 Cell Number: 239-‐603-‐9992 Fax Number: 239-‐390-‐1920 Website: www.Utuchit.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Rick Perry Title: Florida Zone Manager Business Summary: CITYiLIST’s UTUCHit digital kiosks are located at name brand hotels and

high-‐traffic locations throughout Lee and Collier counties. The UTUCHit promotes local attractions, entertainment, restaurants, transportation, local services and What’s hot to thousands of hotel and visitor center guests every day. As UTUCHits are strategically placed at the hotel front desk, lobby or Concierge desk, UTUCHit is where the “Go Decision” is made. Consumer’s will Touch, Find and Go. UTUCHit has logged over 1.3 million touches by Southwest Florida visitors, and forecasted to hit 2 million touches in 2011. The network of UTUCHits continues to expand throughout Lee and Collier counties.

UTUCHit information on local touch screen kiosks is timely, relevant and

targeted, and inspires immediate action. UTUCHit is elegant, quietly sophisticated, and is very easy to use. UTUCHit users are searching for specific information and have a high likelihood of acting upon the targeted information they receive. We offer an integrated QR Code and an integrated Texting (Smart Code Text) as a media validation and digital couponing option to provide discounts to customers. We also offer the hotel room key or code word program where hotel guests show their room key for a discount at local attractions, restaurants and entertainment venues in Southwest Florida.

CITYiLIST, LLC – UTUCHit Touch Screens Digital Signage and Digital Ads

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Address: 17200 San Carlos Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: (239) 454-‐7500 Fax Number: (239) 457-‐7910 Other: (800)782-‐9283 Website: www.fmbchamber.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Business Information: We eagerly look forward to working with you and promoting your

business. Please call for any additional information about Chamber membership. Your cards and pamphlets will be displayed in our Tourist and Information Center that receives about 70,000 visitors a year. You will also be listed on our website, which is on display in our Lobby. Links to your website are available, as well as assistance in creating your own site. Most importantly, located in the Center is the excellent, back-‐lit advertising Dura-‐Tran space, with free telephones connected directly to your office, available to members only.

Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

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Address: 2310 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9289, Fort Myers, FL 33902 Phone Number: (239) 332-‐3624 or Membership Line (239) 332-‐2930 Fax Number: (239) 332-‐7276 Other: (800) 366-‐3622 Website: www.fortmyers.org E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Colleen DePasquale Title: Executive Director Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday -‐ Friday

Directions: River District, Fort Myers Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Additional Info: The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc. represents over 400 businesses, professionals, and individuals in Lee County, Florida.

Chamber members are located in Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Naples and many other areas.

Chamber Information Centers provide tourist and relocation information about the Lee County Area.

We have an extremely active membership and a calendar of events that

is always full of networking opportunities and social activities. Keep up to date with what is happening on our online calendar.

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Address: 1528 Jackson Street Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9285 Fort Myers, FL 33902

Phone Number: 239-‐278-‐5236

Website: www.happeningsmagazine.net


Contact Name: Jamie Kuser

Title: Publisher

Attraction Summary: Monthly arts and entertainment magazine serving Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties since 1995. Available at 500 locations.

Happenings Magazine

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Address: 2305 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 33901 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐344-‐5201 Fax Number: 239-‐344-‐5202 Contact Name: Jeff Mielke Title: Executive Director

Lee County Sports Organizing Committee

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Address: 2310 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Address: 4109 Lee Boulevard Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 757 Lehigh Acres, FL 33970 Phone Number: (239) 369-‐3322 Fax Number: (239) 368-‐0500 Website: www.lehighacreschamber.org E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Oliver B. Conover Title: Executive Director Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Additional Info: Lehigh Acres is an ever changing and diverse community of approximately

50,000 residents who have exchanged their more structured lifestyles in other states, other areas in Florida and around the globe for the enviable quality of life here. Originally planned and developed by Lehigh Corporation, this 60,000-‐acre community offers living to suit most any lifestyle, including single family homes, condominiums, apartments, townhouses and golf course villas. The mix of retirees and young families offers a well balanced community of friends and neighbors. Just 12 miles east of Ft. Myers and two-‐thirds of the way down the Florida peninsula; Lehigh Acres offers ponds, lakes and canals. The Gulf of Mexico is just 30 miles west, which means less than an hour to some of Florida's finest beaches at Bonita Beach, Ft. Myers Beach, Captiva and Sanibel Islands. The Caloosahatchee River stretches north and east to Lake Okeechobee, from which boat enthusiasts enjoy a direct channel west to the Gulf of Mexico and east to the Atlantic Ocean and north to mid-‐state Florida. Lehigh Acres is situated on the highest ground in Lee County, ranging from 27 to 30 feet above sea level. Within the community, residents enjoy year round freshwater fishing, golf at five championship courses, biking, tennis, walking and numerous activities at the various clubs and organizations. Travel to and from Lehigh Acres is easily accomplished on Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road. In addition to a state of the art 88 bed fully accredited hospital, superior rated congregate living and nursing centers, and five modern schools, Lehigh Acres offers expanding shopping facilities, specialty shops, a number of banking institutions and top supermarkets.

Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

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Address: 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive N Naples, FL 34104 Phone Number: 239-‐252-‐2384 Fax Number: 239-‐252-‐2404 Website: www.ParadiseCoast.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Jack Wert Title: Director Alternative Contact: Jennifer Leslie, Director Sales and Marketing Email: [email protected] Business Summary: The Paradise Coast includes more than 30 miles of white sand beaches,

arts and culture, distinctive dining and vast stretches of coastal estuaries. Welcome to Paradise!

Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

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Address: 3323 North Key Drive, Suite D1 North Fort Myers, FL 33903 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐997-‐9111 Fax Number: 239-‐997-‐4026 Website: www.northfortmyerschamber.org E-‐Mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Directions: From US 41 (Cleveland Avenue) turn west on North Key Drive (1st traffic

light north of Caloosahatchee River). Turn right into Plaza 41 Commons. Chamber is the first building in the second row.

Business Summary: Discounts and directions to local, regional and Florida attractions

North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce

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Address: 1159 Causeway Road Sanibel, FL 33957 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐472-‐1080 Fax Number: 239-‐472-‐1070 Website: www.sanibel-‐captiva.org E-‐Mail: office@sanibel-‐captival.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Including Holidays) Directions: 2nd Driveway on right when arriving on Sanibel Island Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Business Summary: Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is your “one-‐stop” for all the

information about our beautiful islands. Annual Events: Luminary

Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce

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Address: PO Box 7126 Naples, FL 34101 Phone Number: (239) 593-‐2000 (Norma Gershen, President) Fax Number: (239) 254-‐3300 Website: www.southwestfloridaconcierge.com E-‐Mail: [email protected]

SWFL Concierge & Guest Services Association

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Address: 1945 Ortiz Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33905 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐337-‐0999 Fax Number: 239-‐337-‐1017 Website: www.floridatravel.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/southwestfloridatravelguide Email: [email protected] [email protected] Contact Name: Eric Graff Title: Sales Representative

SWFL Distributing, Publishing, & Mailing

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Address: TRAVELHOST Southwest Florida Magazine 975 Partridge Circle, Unit 102 Naples, FL 34104 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐643-‐1656 Cell 239-‐595-‐0489 Website: www.Travelhost.com/SWFlorida E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: David Atkinson Title: Publisher Business Hours: Monday -‐ Friday 8:30 a.m. -‐ 5:30 p.m. Business Description: SW Florida's #1 In-‐Hotel-‐Room Visitor Guide / Distributed at 104 Hotels,

Resorts, and Visitor Welcome Centers. Business Summary: Travelhost is the #1 in-‐hotel-‐room publication in Southwest Florida,

reaching travelers across all platforms; guestrooms with TRAVELHOST magazine, online with travelhost.com, and now on the go with mobile devices such as our new TRAVELHOST iPhone app. We are the Traveler’s Host when they are away from home – the recognized and trusted resource guide to a wide array of attractions, places to shop, where to dine, what to see and do, what is happening… always helping the traveler when they arrive here in Southwest Florida.

Travelhost Magazine

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Address: 4940 72nd Avenue, Suite 200 Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: (888) FLA-‐MAPS (352-‐6277) Fax Number: (727) 528-‐6439 Other: (727) 521-‐6277 Website: www.WelcomeGuide-‐Map.com E-‐Mail: GordonReigelman@WelcomeGuide-‐Map.com Contact Name: Gordon Reigelman Title: Director of Marketing + SWF Publication Manager Price Info: FREE! Hours of Operation: 24/7 – 365 Days a Year Summary: The Welcome Guide-‐Map offers visitors and people in the Hospitality

Industry the best information to “Find the Fun”! in Southwest Florida. Utilizing the BEST maps of the area, the Guide-‐Map is updated every quarter to be fresh and accurate.

Featuring the region’s top attractions, restaurants, shopping

destinations, visitors can count on a fun-‐filled vacation experience with this reader-‐friendly publication. More than 1.1 million copies are published annually and available FREE at more than 750 locations throughout the Southwest Florida area. Every issue contains “Valuable Money-‐Saving Coupons” to help stretch the visitor’s vacation budget.

In addition to the Southwest Florida publication, Welcome-‐Guide-‐Maps

are available for the Sarasota/Bradenton, Tampa Bay, Gulf Beaches and Central Florida areas.

CJ Publishers always strives to be a good corporate citizen and also is

active member of Visit Florida, Inc., the Florida Attractions Association, the Florida Restaurant Association and Concierge Associations throughout the state.

Give us a call...or fax.......or e-‐mail...and we’ll quickly deliver to your

door.

Welcome Guide-‐Map

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Address: 10878 Metro Parkway

Fort Myers, FL 33966 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐694-‐5177 Fax Number: 239-‐332-‐5177 Website: www.caloosatent.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/caloosatent Contact Name: Cheryl Komnick Title: Owner ours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Currency Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Attraction Summary: Tents and anything for a party-‐rental

Caloosa Tent & Rental

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Mailing Address: 5325 SW 10th Avenue Cape Coral, FL 33914 Phone Number: 239-‐281-‐3691 Fax Number: 239-‐541-‐2683 Website: www.eventfulinc.com E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Lori Cook North Title: President Attraction Summary: The Eventful Company ha provided professional event and meeting

planning services for clients in South Florida since 2004. With over 40 years of experience, Eventful has partnered with clients to provide comprehensive and collaborative event experiences. We take a client’s vision and create exceptional events. Our vast knowledge of events includes destination management, corporate events, sporting events, weddings and fundraisers. Our service area covers Tampa Bay to Miami, and throughout all Southwest Florida. We have managed and coordinated over 100 exceptional events, blending superb logistics, organizational skills, creativity, and attention to details. Make your next event not only successful, but EVENTFUL!

The Eventful Company

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Address: P.O. Box 622573 Orlando, FL 32862-‐2573 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 407-‐925-‐5066 Fax Number: 407-‐306-‐8310 Website: www.floridahia.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/floridahia Twitter: @floridahia E-‐Mail: [email protected] Contact Name: Keith Charlton Title: CEO Admission Price Info: Individual Membership is $30 per year Currency Accepted: U.S. Dollars Attraction Summary: “Serving Florida’s Hospitality Employees”. Florida HIA is a benefits

supplement for people employed in the Florida Hospitality and tourism industry. Members receive exclusive offers from partners that appreciate their service to our visiting guests. Members save $$$ around the state for attractions, hotels, restaurants, golf and services. Discounts are available for company memberships.

Florida HIA (Hospitality Industry Association)

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Address: 4940 Bayline Drive North Fort Myers, FL 33917


Phone Number: Office 239-‐995-‐2106 Cell 239-‐822-‐8708

Fax Number: 239-‐995-‐7459

Website: www.goodwillswfl.org


Contact Name: Jennifer Nelson

Title: SR Director Donation Acquisitions & Green initiatives

Admission Price Info: Free

Goodwill Industries of SWFL Festival of Trees

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Address: 4408 Corporate Square

Naples, FL 34104 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐643-‐3430 x330 Fax Number: 239-‐643-‐3458 Website: www.intechprinting.com Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Michelle Morgenstern Title: Account Executive

Intech Printing & Direct Mail, Inc.

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Address: 16451 HealthPark Commons Drive Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33908 Mailing Address: Same Phone Number: 239-‐343-‐6059 Fax Number: 239-‐343-‐6991 Website: www.leememorial.org Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Patti Chlipala Title: Director of Development

Lee Memorial Health System Foundation

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Address: 4300 Ford Street Ext. #100B Fort Myers, FL 33916

Phone Number: 239-‐437-‐4370

Fax Number: 877-‐488-‐1492

Website: www.rob-‐adv.com

Email: martin@rob-‐adv.com

Contact Name: Martin Pahnke Karen Pahnke

Title: Account Executive Customer Service and Design

Attraction Summary: Roberts Advertising supports Southwest Florida Attraction Association Members and other area businesses with custom logoed merchandise and marketing tools. Our ideas around custom imprinted items are used to complement all kinds of events, to increase sales, to thank customers and business partners and to enhance general brand awareness with tangible, long-‐lasting items.

On Target ~ On Time ~ On Budget

Roberts Advertising

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