Night Time Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Paddle out at night on a standup paddle board or kayak lighted underneath for fabulous views of starfish, sponges and other sea life.Parks That Teach
Occurs the third Wednesday of every month, the program is a series of guided tours of the Punta Gorda Pathways by Master Gardeners.Florida Tracks & Trails
An outdoor megaland with four motocross tracks, 22 miles of ATV trails, over 80 acres of paint and speedball fields, a fresh-water beach, concessions and more.Valspar Championship – PGA Tour
The top players on the PGA compete in this annual tournament, which occurs March 8-11, 2018. Held at the illustrious Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead) in Palm Harbor.
Firestone Gran Prix of St. Petersburg
Held March 9-11, 2018, the annual event features three days of 13 races culminating with the Verizon IndyCar Series, where Indy-class cars careen along the streets of downtown St. Petersburg.Sebring International Raceway
The auto racing facility is located near Sebring, Florida and is one of the oldest continuously operating race tracks in the U.S. Offering full and short course races, it often features drag racing but the track is known for the annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.4-17 Southern Speedway
A short track that races multiple car classes on a weekly basis from V8 Bomber, Pro Truck, Street Stock, Mini Stock, Open Wheel, Kid Kart, Midget, Lawn Mower and more.Charlotte Sports Park
The 82-acre complex is home to the Tampa Bay Rays during Spring Training and the Charlotte Stone Crabs, the Rays’ High-A affiliate. The facility also features a pedestrian concourse, child’s play area, practice fields, batting cages and can seat 7,500.
Babcock Ranch
When it comes to wildlife viewing, the first thing that usually comes to mind are water-bound tours of the area’s playful dolphin community, which there are many. But Bobcock Ranch Eco Tours provides 90-minute tours across four ecosystems where you can travel through a working cattle ranch, view alligators and other wildlife like Saylow, their resident cougar, in their natural habitat.Shell Factory & Nature Park & Fun Park
Offering hours of family fun with its many museums, zip lines, bumper boats, miniature golf and much more. It boasts one of the largest collections of shells and coral under one roof and its Nature Park and Botanical Gardens has over 400 different types of animals to view from alligators to zebras.Imaginarium Science Center
IMAG is a hands-on science and aquarium museum in Fort Myers with over 60 interactive exhibits that include dinosaur fossils, “Sea to See” touch tanks and a 3,200-gallon aquarium that was featured on Animal Planet’s Tanked.Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival
Occurs March 10-11, 2018. The popular event features a 5k fun run, parade, food & crafts expo, and of course, its world-famous Lions shrimp dinners.
Sanibel Island
The perfect getaway location, the island is just a short drive from Fort Myers and known for its sunsets and lighthouse. Also popular on its 15 miles of unspoiled beaches is shelling, where you can search for over 250 types of seashells. Travel & Leisure ranked the island number one on its Top 10 Best U.S.Peace River Wildlife Center
The center is nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education center and is open to the public for tours everyday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., including holidays.Gasparilla Island State Park
Located in Boca Grande, which is on a chain of Gulf Coast barrier islands, the park’s centerpiece is a restored lighthouse originally built in 1890. The area’s untouched beaches are popular spots for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and nature study. Shelling is known to be good in the winter months.