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What To Do the week of Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2024
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Monday, Aug. 26
Mindfulness walk, Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs
When: 9:15 a.m.
Cost: $10 plus admission
Where: Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs
More info: wondergardens.org
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Tuesday, Aug. 27
Mighty Mussels vs. Clearwater Threshers baseball game, Lee Health Sports Complex, Fort Myers
When: 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $13
Where: Hammond Stadium at Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
More info: milb.com/fort-myers
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Wednesday, Aug. 28
All ages pirate adventure, Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise, Fort Myers Beach
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $29-$45
Where: Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach
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Thursday, Aug. 29
Caloosa Comedy Night, Rosalita's Cantina, Sanibel
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Where: Rosalita's Cantina, 975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel
More info: eventbrite.com
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Friday, Aug. 30
Jimmy Buffett Day, Margaritaville Beach Resort, Fort Myers Beach
When: Events begin at 1 p.m. and go through Sunday at 10 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend, open to the public
Where: Margaritaville Beach Resort, 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach
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Saturday, Aug. 31
Meditation Wet Walk, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers
When: 9-11:30 a.m., more dates, times and themed wet walks available through September & October
Cost: $35
Where: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers
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Saturday, Aug. 31
BaconFest walking pub crawl, Cape Coral
When: 7-11 p.m.
Cost: $30
Where: Various south Cape Coral hot spots. Check in at Big John's Plaza at 1215 Cape Coral Pkwy. or Dolphin Key Resort at 1502 Miramar St., Cape Coral
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Sunday, Sept. 1
"13: The Musical," Players Circle Theater, Fort Myers
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: $15-$25
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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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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: Stories of the Stones Cemetery Tour, 10 a.m., third Wednesday of month; Haunted History Tour 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; Downtown History Tour at The Luminary Hotel 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Reservations required. Cost: $24 Where: True Tours, 2200 First St., Fort Myers, Downtown History Tour leaves from The Luminary Hotel lobby located at 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers Phone: 239-945-0405 More info: truetours.net
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Performing arts and exhibits
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Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers
- Painting with Terry Lynn, Aug. 27
- Hula, Aug. 29
- "Stabilized Not Controlled," Aug. 30
- "Beetlejuice" screening, Aug. 31
- Exhibit: Allegories and Illusions, through Sept. 28
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-939-2787, artinlee.org
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Arts Bonita, Bonita Springs
- Introduction to pointed pen calligraphy class, Aug. 26
- Extreme functional pottery class, Aug. 26
- Stone carving class, Aug. 27
- Intro. to stained glass, Aug. 29
- Zach Bartholomew, Aug. 29
- Buffalo Nichols, Aug. 30
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, artsbonita.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
- "Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap," through Sept. 21
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
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Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Fort Myers
- "I Spy a Murder," through Sept. 29
Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Colonial Station, 2805 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-275-8487, semgulf.com
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, downtown Fort Myers
- Captiva Spirits Karaoke, Aug. 28
- Friday Nights at Sidney's Presents: DJ Skubii, Aug. 30
- Exhibit: The Artful 8, through Aug. 29
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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