Things To Do In SW Florida

Because we have so many beaches close by we really enjoy taking our dogs to the beach. Weather you’re enjoying a beach day on a hot summer day or taking a walk not the beach with your dog on the cooler winter months there are a few things that you should take into account if you’re taking your dog to the beach. 

A day at the beach can be a great way to enjoy time with your pet. But heading to the beach with your dog without preparing first may make things more difficult than enjoyable. Before taking a beach trip with your dog, consider these five simple tips for taking your dog to the beach.

Look For Dog Friendly Beaches 

The first thing to think about if you are taking your dog to the beach is to make sure that the beach you are heading to is dog friendly. There are a lot of dog friendly beaches in Southwest Florida but there are also lots of local beaches that do not allow dogs at all. It’s always best to check online first as most beaches, even if they are dog friendly, may have some restrictions.

Most beaches will require your pooch to be on a leash.  And many local Southwest Florida beaches require your dog to be on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet, that means that you should not bring your retractable leash to the beach. Make sure to check out our favorite Southwest Florida dog-friendly beaches. read more

From glowing easter egg hunts, Easter parades and Easter coconut hunts to breakfast with the Easter bunny and Easter dolphin cruises celebrate Easter in Southwest Florida by joining in one of these fun Easter family activities! We have included the best Easter events in southwest Florida for families in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples and everywhere in between. 

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Best Egg Hunts and Family Easter Events in Fort Myers

Easter Fest & Non-Stop Egg Hunt

• At: Springtime Farms Adventure Park

• When: April 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 

• Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Address: 10761 Aqua Vista Lane, North Fort Myers

Celebrate spring with the Easter Bunny as he gets things hopping around the Farm! This

friendly event features all your favorite farm attractions, Non-Stop All Day Egg Hunts (Over 30,000 Eggs), Scavenger Hunt, Egg Painting, Food Truck and you will meet some of our brand new sweet fuzzy baby animals. It’s an EGG-citing way to start the spring season! Easter Bunny meet-and-greets take place each hour throughout the event. www.Springtimeplantfarm.com

Easter Bunny Parade & Party

• At: Edison Mall
• When: Saturday, April 6 
• Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon
• Address: 4125 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers

Oh hoppy day, the Easter Bunny is on his way! Edison Mall is welcoming the Easter Bunny April 6th! Join us for a bunny parade and party! Sensory-friendly bunny arrives on April 7. 239-939-5464 read more

Dolphin watching is definitely one of the favorite things to do for anyone living in or visiting Southwest Florida. There are lots of places where you can watch dolphins from Sanibel to Naples from dolphin cruises to watching these playful animals from the Fort Myers or Naples piers.

But if you’re looking to get really close and personal with dolphins and you love excitement a Waverunner dolphin tour in For Myers Beach is the way to go. There’s really no experience like this.  This dolphin tour lets your drive your own JetSki and get really close and personal to the dolphins in Estero Bay.

We’ve lived in Southwest Florida for over 10 years and the Waverunner dolphin tour is one of our favorite experiences so far. This fun and exciting tour is ideal for adults and families with older children. 

 

We saw so many dolphins and got so close to them. The advantage of the Waverunner is that you are able to get really close to the dolphins. We stopped a few times when we spotted them and once we had stopped they would usually approach us and play around the wave runners. It was really amazing!  read more

We’ve compiled some of the best New Year events in Southwest Florida. From New Year’s dinner cruises in Fort Myers and free firework shows in Fort Myers Beach and the Naples Pier to family friendly New Year events in Cape Coral and noon balloon drops for kids. You’re sure to find a fun and memorable way to ring in 2020 in Southwest Florida.

If you’re still looking for something to do New Year’s Eve in Southwest Florida, check out the list below wich include events in Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Naples and Sanibel.. Most your favorite Southwest Florida restaurants will also be hosting events and price-fix menus so don’t delay on making reservations now if you haven’t already.

Ring in 2020 with a bang and don’t forget to stay safe.

 New Year Events in Fort Myers

Fort Myers Downtown Countdown – The annual celebration in downtown Fort Myers will include five live bands, a DJ, a junior balloon drop, and a ball drop all starting at 8pm.

New Year’s Eve Champagne Toast & Dinner Cruise – Enjoy a 3.5 hour cruise with J.C. cruises on the Caloosahatchee River. With a buffet dinner, music for dancing, party favors, cash bars and a champagne toast at midnight! read more

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Edison Mall.

On November 2nd Edison Mall in partnership with the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce brought the Dia de los Muertos tradition to life. From 2 pm through 6 pm the parking lot in front of the entrance to the mall transformed into a fiesta filled with music and color.  

This event was a celebration of Mexican culture and brought together families of all backgrounds from across Southwest Florida. 

What is Dia de los Muertos?

Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. On Dia de los Muertos it is believed that the border between the spirit world and the real world dissolves. The souls of the dead reawaken and return to the living world to drink, feast, dance, and time with their loved ones. In turn, the living family treats the deceased as honored guests in their celebrations and leave the deceased’s favorite foods and other offerings.

On this day families remember their loved ones who have passed away. It’s a day of joy and of celebrating the people we love who are no longer with us.  Much different to Halloween, which is all about whiches, ghouls and monsters the Dia de los Muertos is a joyful celebration of life.  It’s a great opportunity for families to come together and keep the memory of loved ones who have passed away alive. read more