Artifacts and memorabilia from Pine Island’ s history, including the Calusa Indians and the fishing industry, provide insight into the culture and evolution of the island and its community.
Randell Research Center, 283-2157 13810 Waterfront Drive, Pine Island www. flmnh. ufl. edu / rrc
Learn about the environment and the mighty Calusa culture at this Pine Island site, where the region’ s first natives thrived for centuries. The Calusa Heritage Trail with interpretive signage takes visitors around the outdoor archaeological site, which also has a book and gift shop. The facility is a research program of the Florida Museum of Natural History. Selfguided tours are available from dawn to dusk. Guided tours are offered at 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from January through April.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 333-1933 2301 First St., Fort Myers SBDAC. com
The renovated historic Federal Building now serves as a cultural center in Fort Myers, hosting art exhibitions, theater and music performances, social events and more. Stop by in the evening to see the intriguing lighted sculpture outside.
Southwest Florida Museum of History, 321-7430 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers SWFLMuseumofHistory. com
Housed in a restored railroad depot in downtown Fort Myers, the museum traces Southwest Florida history from the time giant sloths roamed the peninsula. Visitors can explore a 1929 private Pullman car and a replica of a Cracker house, and enjoy traveling exhibits, downtown walking tours and special events.
Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library, 541-8704 4820 Leonard St., Cape Coral SWFMM. org
This Cape Coral museum is dedicated to honoring America’ s military, preserving and displaying military artifacts and memorabilia to educating visitors about the nation’ s military heritage, spanning from the Revolutionary War through the
Afghanistan conflict. It is a community hotspot for all veterans, serving fresh coffee and donuts at 9 a. m. each day.
Southwest Florida Symphony, 418-1500 8290 College Parkway, Ste. 103, Fort Myers SWFLSO. org
This professional symphony orchestra and youth chorus perform classical and pops concerts at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and other venues in and around Cape Coral.
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox Spring Training, 334-4700;( 617) 482-4SOX JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers RedSox. com; LeeGov. com
The Red Sox play Major League Baseball matches at the new Fenway South ballpark in south Fort Myers each spring.
Bowland Cape Coral, 772-1661 42 Mid Cape Terrace, Cape Coral BowlandCenters. com
Boasting 33 lanes and automatic scoring, Bowland Cape Coral draws bowlers of all skill levels and hosts leagues, open bowling and special events. On Friday and Saturday nights, the lights are turned down and the music and lasers turned up for Extreme Glow Bowl.
Cape Coral Rowing Club Cape Harbour CapeCoralRowing. com
The Adult Masters program is open to rowers 18 and older. Programs are available for all levels, from beginning rowers to competitive teams. Learn-to-row programs for adults, a Scholastic Program for students and sculling workshops are offered.
Coral Oaks Golf Course, 573-3100 1800 N. W. 28 th Ave. CoralOaksGolf. com
This 18-hole, Arthur Hills-designed municipal course, now in its 25 th year, is open to the public, in addition to it pro shop and Knickers Pub. Annual passes, memberships and facility rentals are available. Daily greens fees vary depending on season and time of day. Discounts are available to Cape Coral residents. Call or go to the website to schedule your tee time.
Florida Everblades, 948-7825 Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero FloridaEverblades. com
Southwest Florida’ s own hockey team heats up the ice from October through April.
Florida Tarpons, 674-3100 Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero
Southwest Florida’ s professional indoor football team, a member of the Ultimate Indoor Football League, brings football action in the spring to Germain Arena.
Germain Arena, 948-7825 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero GermainArena. com
Home to the Florida Everblades hockey team and Florida Tarpons indoor football team, this arena houses an ice rink pro, league and recreational skaters. A restaurant and bars are open to the public.
HeadPinz Entertainment Center, 574-3611 1899 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral HeadPinz. com
This 50,000-square-foot entertainment center has 28 bowling lanes, the all-day Nemo’ s Sports Bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a game zone with more than 40 premier arcade games.
Minnesota Twins Spring Training,( 800) 338-9467 Lee County Sports Complex 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers Minnesota. Twins. MLB. com
The Minnesota Twins bring Major League Baseball to Southwest Florida each year for spring training camp.
Miracle Baseball, 768-4210 Lee County Sports Complex 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers FortMyers. Miracle. MILB. com
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