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FT MYERS BEACH SUBTROPICAL VACATIONS WITH TOMMY

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Attractions in Ft Myers Beach

Ft Myers Beach is a barrier island (Estero Island) located just off the coast of southwest Florida. There international airport, Regional southwest (rsw) services the local area which includes Sanabel/Captiva, Naples, Bonita Springs and Marco Island.

Estero Island is about 7 miles long, one to two blocks wide and offers a business district on the north end (times square) and a state preserveon the south end. the beach is sugar white sand, shallow and verylittle surf, therefor is referred to as "America's Safest Family Beach".

Our favorite 'day trips" are to Old Naples, Tin City, Sanabel/Captiva islands, The boat to key west, the everglades tour, the boat to cabbage key, or across "alligator alley" to Miami Beach.

Getting around the beach is easy either by walking, jogging, biking, the auto, a local trolly and many small moterized rental vehicles.

For the best shell collecting on the beach we recommend the Giant Sand Bar on the south end of the island.

Remote, simi private beaches are available in the state preserve on Lovers Key just across a small bridge on the south end.

Naples: approx. 30 minutes drive south. Featuring Tin City, Old Naples, an exotic shopping district rivaling Rodeo Drive, and some beautiful marinas. Naples has the 2nd highest per-capita income in the United States, and is home to some of the world's wealthiest people.

City of Ft Myers: approx. 30 minutes drive north. Visit the summer home of Henry Ford & Thomas Edison, where you will find the country's largest banyan tree, with a circumference of over 400 feet! See the laboratory in which Edison worked, as well as many of his inventions. Stop by children's Imaginarium (a hands-on museum/science center) , the Ft Myers Historical Museum, and the Gatorama Exhibit. Catch a Broadway Musical at the beautiful Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall, or visit the Cultural Park Theatre, hosting local talent in stage productions.

Cape Coral & Pine Island: approx. 20 minutes north, you will find Greenwells Family Fun Park, with go cart tracks, mini golf, batting cages, & bumper boats. For more family entertainment, visit Sun Splash Waterpark! You may enjoy Four Mile Cove Ecological Perserve, and island hopping on the Jug Creek Cruise Boat, or go fishing on a 90 ft. yacht 'Great Getaway'. For the golfers, there is Royal Tee, a 27 hole Champion Golf Course, to which the public is welcome.

Sanibel Island & Captiva Island: approx. 30 minute drive north, with yet another Golf & Tennis Club. Captiva Cruises offers a ½ day Cruise to Cabbage Key or Useppa Island, where you can enjoy an island lunch. Captiva is also known for the excellent Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. For a unique experience, visit Morgan's Forest restaurant with reproductions of a South American Forest inside the eatery. On Sanibel, be sure to see the Multi million dollar World Class yachts and cruisers docking at South Sea Resort Marina.

Everglades: 20 minute ride. View the alligators sunning along the canals of Alligator Alley, try the day long eco-tour safari, or fossil expeditions. Babcock Wilderness Adventures takes you on a 1 ½ hour ride on a swamp buggy. Several air-boat ride companies in this area as well.

Approximate driving mileage to major Florida cities from Ft Myers Beach:

To:	Miles:
Ft Lauderdale	139
Miami	144
Naples	34
Orlando	160
Palm Beach	125
Sarasota	72
St Petersburg	109
Tampa	125

Tommy's Restaurant Recommendations:

1. Charley Brown's Steak House, 6225 Estero Blvd. Known for excellent steak, gigantic salad bar. A bit pricey, but well worth it.

2. Vincenzo's, Bonita Beach Road. Totally authentic Italian Cuisine, not typical psuedo-Italian style meal. Nice bay water front water view, excellent service. A bit pricey, but worth the experience.

3. Duval Street, 26051 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. 239-949-8513. Our favorite seafood restaurant, favorite new restaurant.

4. Tommy Bahama's, 1220 3rd Street, Old Naples. Our favorite sidewalk cafe, named of course after Tommy (not really).

5. Bubble Room, 150001 Captiva Dr, Captiva Island. 239-472-5558. It's so unusual! Fabulous Food & Zany "Bubble Scouts" Amid 30s and 40s memorabilia.

6. Channel Mark, 19001 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach. 239-463-9127. The first time we stopped there a couple was leaving. I asked them, "Is the food any good?" They responded, "We eat here every night when we are in town." We agree.

Golfer's paradise on the gulf coast

****50 golf courses in the immediate South Gulf Coast area!****

Here are just several well worth considering:

Fort Myers Country Club (The fort), designed by renowned golf course architect Donald Ross, with only 35 bunkers.
(239) 936-2457

Eastwood Golf Course, designed by Robert VonHagge. Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the best public facilities in the USA. (239) 275-4848

Gateway Golf & Country Club (239) 561-1010

Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, on Caloosahatchee River. Features 83 bunkers. (239) 433-4211

Pelican Sound, designed in conjunction with PGA player Mike Hill. Very challenging course. (239) 498-9979

Bonita Springs Golf Club, (239) 992-2800

Bonita Fairways An Executive course (239) 947-9100

Country Creek Club An Executive course (239) 947-3820

Stoneybrook Country Club , nearby on Corkscrew Road, designed by Gordon Lewis, this course has 7 sets of tees, ranging from junior players to champions. (239) 948-3933

Gateway Golf and Country Club, just minutes from the airport. Designed by Tom Fazio, and recipient of a 4-star ranking with Golf Digest. (239) 561-1010

Lochmoor Country Club, beautiful scenery, and site of two previous LPGA events. (239) 995-0501

Beachview Golf Club, Sanibel Island Championship Course
(239) 472-2626

The Dunes, Sanibel Island Championship Course
(239) 472-2535

Cypress Lake Country Club, where 81 year old Patty Berg still practices several times each week. Patty was a founding member of the LPGA Tour, and won 57 tournaments.

Sports

BASEBALL TRAINING CAMPS

The Boston Rex Sox Spring Training camp is located at the City of Palms Park at 2201 Edison Ave. in Ft Myers. For schedule and tickets, www.redsox.com. Or, call (239) 334-4700

Minnesota Twins Spring Training is located at 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Ft Myers. For schedule or tickets, call (239) 768-4210, or www.twinsbaseball.com.

BASKETBALL

Florida Sea Dragons, games played at TECO Arena. This sports facility is located just off Rt 75 at Corkscrew Road, next to the Miromar Mall. www.floridaseadragons.com For tickets, call (239) 948-7825.

HOCKEY

Florida Everblades, on NHL size hockey rinks. Played at TECO Arena. www.floridaeverblades.com Phone (239) 948-7825

SKATING

Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway, Ft Myers. 72,000 square foot family entertainment center. Ice skating , in line skating. Also offers LASER TAG and a Video Arcade. Rentals are available. www.fortmyersskatium.com Phone (239) 461-3145.

Area Attractions

Below are some local enterprises: these are not in any particular order. If you are planning on coming to Florida in high season, we suggest you make reservations for your desired entertainment well in advance.

Island Fun Scooter Rentals: bikes, roller blades and baby strollers (239)463-8844

Dolphin Watch: Nature and Sunset Cruises: (239)489-1626

Paradise Parasail: (239)463-7272

Parasail & Watersports: (239)542-5511

JetSki, Parasail, Kayaks, Sailing: (239)947-4460

Everglades airboat tours: 1-800-282-9194

Everglades - airboat tours: 1-800-998-4448

Everglades - airboat tours: 1-800-368-0065

Everglades - airboat tours: Lg & sm craft 1-800-432-3367

Deep Sea Fishing: 72' fishing yacht, 1/2 day. (239)765-7786

Deep Sea Fishing: 1/2 day (239)463-4166

Fishing Charter: 1/2 and full day, (239)466-3525