Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral has added a 12,000-gallon wave pool to its list of features. The Paradise Cove Wave Pool promises No sand. No salt. Just plenty of fun. The largest water park in Southwest Florida, Sun Splash also offers various slides, pools, flumes, a wave pool, ...

The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, a not-for-profit environmental education organization is nestled on 105 acres/. The center houses a museum, three nature trails, a Planetarium, butterfly and bird aviaries and picnic areas. The jam-packed calendar of activities offers such events as ...

New attractions are being added to the lineup of things Southwest Florida residents can do to keep cool and enjoy some water fun with two now open. Great Wolf Lodge (Now open) Great Wolf Lodge opened in Naples with a vast array of fun for all ages. The lodge includes a 92,000-square-foot ...

The Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs offers several enhanced guest experiences for up-close and personal encounters with a selection of their 300 rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable animals at the 86-year-old attraction. “There’s always something interesting at the gardens, with ...

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are honoring and supporting local nonprofits, not-for-profit organizations and public service industries at every Thursday home game throughout the 2025 season. The first two "Mussel Up for the Community Night" events in April drew an average of nearly 2,700 fans ...

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is raising the curtain on its 33rd sensational season, bringing Southwest Florida another year filled with music, laughter, drama, and unforgettable dining experiences. The 2025–2026 season features eight spectacular main stage productions, five productions in the ...

Single Tickets for Florida Repertory Theatre's 28th season are now on sale. The professional season includes nine shows playing in the Historic Arcade and ArtStage Studio Theatres and opens to previews on Sept. 30, 2025 and runs through May 10, 2026. The line-up includes musicals, comedies, ...

Kristen Coury, Founder, CEO and Producing Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse, is thrilled to announce the complete 2025-2026 season. Performances begin Oct. 21, 2025. As the only fully professional LORT (League of Resident Theatres) theatre company in Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse will ...

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890, is a popular site to visit at the south end of the island. The lighthouse is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday from November through June. The months of June through October – except August when it is ...

One of the most enchanting aspects of secret or secluded beaches is the sense of discovery that comes with finding them. Unlike popular beaches that are often crowded and overdeveloped, hidden beaches offer a sense of exclusivity and intimacy that is hard to come by elsewhere. For those willing ...

The undisturbed pristine island offers nine miles of beautiful beaches, as well as acres of pine forests, oak palm hammocks and mangrove swamps. The island is only accessible by private boat or through ferry service. The regular park hours are from 8 a.m. to sundown all year round. There are a ...

Algiers BeachGulf Side City Park, SanibelParking (Metered), Picnic Area, Refreshments, Restrooms, ShellingBarefoot Beach State PreserveUS 41 to Bonita Beach Road and then West, Bonita BeachHandicap Access, Paid Parking (Entrance Fee), Picnic Area, Restrooms, Shelling, Trails/PathsBoca Grande ...

Bonita Springs/EsteroBarefoot Beach, Bonita Beach Road, then WestBonita Beach, Hickory Blvd at Bonita Beach RdLovers Key, County Road 865, EsteroDog Beach, County Road 865, Estero

Carson Trania, his dad Robert, and Carson’s girlfriend, Alyssa Chetti, fished 20 miles west of New Pass on Thursday morning, July 22. They used cut-bait and squid to catch and release 15 red grouper shorts to 19 inches, two lane snapper shorts, and four yellowtail snapper shorts. They boxed ...

We closed out July with extremely warm days and this will continue into August as we are in the meat of summer. The water temperature is very warm, often in excess of 90 degrees by mid-day. Most days the better fishing comes over the morning hours as the water is at its coolest. If you don’t ...

Bonita Springs Yacht Clubs & MarinasFish Trap Marina4794 Bonita Beach Road239-992-6055 Charters, fishing equipment and baitCape Coral Yacht Clubs & MarinasCape Coral Yacht Club5819 Driftwood Parkway239-574-0809Tarpon Point Marina6041 Silver King Boulevard239-549-4900Overnight dock, ...

Captiva Yacht Clubs & MarinasJensen's Twin Palm Resort & Marina15107 Captiva Drive, Captiva239-472-5800South Seas Resort & Yacht Harbour5400 Plantation Road, Captiva239-472-5111'Tween Waters Inn & Marina15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva239-472-5161

Fishermen's Village Yacht Basin: Located at the Peace River Marker No. 3, 941-575-3000.Punta Gorda Marina: Located at 25096 Marion Ave. in Punta Gorda, just west of the U.S. 41 Bridge at the north end of Charlotte Harbor, 941-639-2750.Burnt Store Marina: Located at Burnt Store Marker No. 2. ...

Fort Myers Yacht Clubs & MarinasCity of Fort Myers Yacht Basin1300 Lee Street239-334-8271Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club14490 Vista River Drive239-437-0881Jack's Marine South2200 Marina Park Drive239-694-2708Mullock Creek Marina18501 Mullock Creek Lane239-267-3717Sanibel Harbour Yacht ...

Unique parks and recreational areas are scattered throughout Lee County. They offer visitors a chance to soak up the area’s special natural landscape and they each offer something different. Before visiting, be sure to check lightning alert widgets and practice lightning safety. All parks are ...

The latest episode of Shellcast, the podcast that’s a beach break for your ears, visits Manatee Park in Fort Myers. Episode 9, “When I get older, I want to be a manatee,” includes an interview recorded in February with Laura Carr, Lee County Parks & Recreation specialist. Carr talks ...

In the middle of Estero Bay nestled between the Estero River and Big Carlos Pass is an archaeological wonderland called Mound Key. The main trail, known as the Eco-Archaeo Trail, divides the island and is a 15-20 minute hike from one end to the other. It will leave visitors amazed, ...

Cape CoralArt Studio/Rubicond Park4533 Coronado ParkwayArt classes and gallery, exhibits and gift shops, recreation center, restrooms and volunteer programsBurnt Store Boat Ramp230 Burnt Store Road, SouthBoat ramp (freshwater access), concession and restroomsBurton Memorial Park1502 NE 3rd ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. Through the UF/IFAS “Florida Critter of the Month” series, we’re highlighting native animals that wildlife watchers are likely to ...

CROW, or the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, is a teaching hospital and visitor education center dedicated to saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, education and conservation medicine. Each year, CROW cares for approximately 3,500 wildlife patients ...

Lee County abounds in wildlife - everythng from nesting birds to creatures of the sea.Among them:Burrowing OwlThe burrowing owl, previously Cape Coral's unofficial mascot, was named the city's official bird in September 2005. It stands nine inches tall and weighs in at about four ounces, but ...