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What To Do the week of March 11-17, 2024
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Boston Red Sox Spring Training home games, JetBlue Park, Fort Myers
When:
- Monday, March 11 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Tuesday, March 12 at 1:05 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Friday, March 15 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Minnesota Twins
- Saturday, March 16 at 1:05 p.m. Spring Breakout: Braves prospects at Red Sox prospects
- Sunday, March 17 at 1:05 p.m. vs. New York Yankees
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Where: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
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Minnesota Twins Spring Training home games, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When:
- Wednesday, March 13 at 1:05 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Thursday, March 14 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays
- Saturday, March 16 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Where: Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
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Tuesday, March 12
Calusa Blueway Speaker Series: John Connelly, North Fort Myers Recreation Center, North Fort Myers
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
More info: leegov.com/parks
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Wednesday, March 13
Nature Speaker Series: Cuban Rancheros, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Fort Myers
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Where: Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
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Thursday, March 14
Paint & Wine, Bonita Bills Waterfront Cafe, Fort Myers Beach
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $39
Where: Bonita Bills Waterfront Cafe, 702 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach
More info: eventbrite.com
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Friday, March 15
Sunset kayak tour, Gulf Coast Kayak, Cape Coral
When: 4 p.m. Cost: $44-$64
Where: Tarpon Point Marina, 6179 Black Marlin Lane, Cape Coral
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Saturday, March 16 - Friday, March 22
Global Food & Farm Festival, ECHO Global Farm, North Fort Myers
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $10-$40
Where: ECHO Global Farm, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers
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Saturday, March 16
Estero Fest, Estero Community Park, Estero
When: 1-9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where: Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero
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Sunday, March 17
Vintage Base Ball game, Edison and Ford Winter Estates at Terry Park, Fort Myers
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $5
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Adventures in Paradise Cruises and Tours, Fort Myers When: 5 p.m. nightly Cost: $39-49 Where: Adventures in Paradise, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers More info: adventureinparadiseinc.com
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Butterfly House tours, Cape Coral When: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Friday, Saturday Cost: Donations accepted Where: Rotary Park, 1340-1372 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral Phone: 239-549-4606 More info: ccfriendsofwildlife.org
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History tours, Burroughs Home & Gardens, downtown Fort Myers When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Cost: Docent guided tour $25, self-guided tour $15, children $8 Where: Burroughs Home & Garden, 2505 First St., Fort Myers Phone: 239-337-9505 More info: burroughshome.com
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Everglades Day Safari, Fort Myers When: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily Cost: $185 per person Where: Departs from Fort Myers and Estero. Call for pick-up locations. Phone: 239-472-1559 More info: ecosafari.com
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Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers When: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily Cost: $15-$50 Where: Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Phone: 239-334-7419 More info: edisonfordwinterestates.org
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Lakes Park Miniature Train, Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. weekends Cost: 5 years and under $2, all others $6 Where: Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers Phone: 239-267-1950 More info: rrmsf.org
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Pickleball, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel When: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily Cost: Starting at $20 Where: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island More info: pickleball@sundialresort.com
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Tarpon Bay Explorers tours, Sanibel Island When: Kayak tours 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tram tours 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays Cost: Tram tour $18 adults, $10 children, kayak tour $40 adults, $35 children Where: Tarpon Bay Explorers, 900 Tarpon Bay Road., Sanibel Phone: 239-472-8900 More info: tarponbayexplorers.com
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True Tours, River District History Tours, Fort Myers When: New Tour: Stories of the Stones Cemetery Tour. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. History tour 10:30 a.m. first and third Saturday of the month, Haunted History tour 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays Cost: $20 Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers Phone: 239-945-0405 More info: truetours.net
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Shell Crafters, The Community House, Sanibel Island When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays Cost: $5-10 Where: The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island Phone: 239-472-2155 More info: sanibelcommunityhouse.net
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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, March 12
- Wednesday night market, March 13
- Family ArtLab, March 16
- ACMA presents: Songwriters in the Round, March 17
- Exhibit: 38th Annual All Florida Exhibition, through March 30
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Americana Country Music Association, Fort Myers
- ACMA Songwriters at the Plaza, March 12
- Shawna Caspi, March 16
- ACMA @ Alliance Songwriters in the Round, March 17
Americana Country Music Association, for locations and more information visit americanacma.org
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Bayside Park concert series, Fort Myers Beach
Bayside Park, Corner of Old San Carlos Blvd. & 1st St., Fort Myers Beach, fortmyersbeach.org
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- "Beautiful, The Carole King Musical," through April 6
- "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, through April 14
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Centers for the Arts, Bonita Springs
- Glazing, March 11
- Fluid art series, March 12
- Pottery, March 15
- Exhibit: Selected works of Ramon Chirinos, through April 11
Two locations, both in Bonita Springs: Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road and Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Famous author lecture and lunch: Bob Morris, March 11
- Wednesday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Don Fresh, March 13
- Mama Said String Band, March 15
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: The Freecoasters, March 15
- Exhibit: FMHS IB Visual Arts, through March 28
- Exhibit: Time Kills, through March 28
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers, 239-333-1933, sbdac.com
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Shellcast, the award-winning podcast of the Lee County VCB
Listen in, soak up some virtual sun and hear what makes Southwest Florida so special. Shellcast is available wherever fine podcasts are downloaded and at VisitFortMyers.com/shellcast
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The Sanibel Captiva Guide Podcast
Sanibel residents Nick and Lori Adams, and son Max, interview the people who make Sanibel and Captiva special. They celebrate the history and experiences of the islands. thesancapguide.com/category/podcast
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Otocast audio guide features Fort Myers historic sites
Available in the App Store and Google Play, Otocast features a tour of more than 30 historic sites in Fort Myers. otocast.com
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