Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2013 | Page 98

Winter Southern Style Outrigger Resort This charming paradise offers an abundance of golf, tennis, and water sports. The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel U nspoiled white sand beaches, exotic wildlife and lush subtropical foliage are the distinctive characteristics for which travel agents book their guests from around the world to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Known as Florida’s “tropical island getaway,” this charming paradise offers an abundance of golf, tennis and water sports as well as some unusual attractions. The 31st Annual Taste of the Town, November 4th, features samplings from more than 40 local restaurants from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The largest food and entertainment festival in Southwest Florida with more than 15,000 people attending, it also features live music, a rock climbing wall, giant slides, and other children’s entertainment. Come enjoy some Christmas spirit at the Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade! Last year we had nearly 30 boats participating and this year promises to be even 96 FOOD TRAVELER | WINTER 2013 more exciting. The parade will pass by such establishments as Big Game Waterfront Grill, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, Matanzas, Nervous Nellies, Doc Fords and Bonita Bills where you can kick back and enjoy the fun. RESTAURANT PICK SWEET MELISSA’S CAFE 1625 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 239.472.1956 Fort Myer